Offshore Wind and Transmission Congress

Introduction:

1.5GW of offshore wind projects are in operation today and a further 100GW are being planned and developed. Once executed, these projects will have the potential to produce 10% of Europe’s electricity. The key challenges now are to create a policy framework that supports the development of offshore wind and to develop a successful approach for the operation of a transnational grid.

The 2nd annual Offshore Wind and Transmission Congress will examine the key aspects of offshore wind development, drawing on case study experiences from operational farms and will include a special focus on transmission and grid integration.

Hear from key influential speakers including 9 developers, the EC and industry leaders including:

Andy Kinsella, Chief Executive Officer, Offshore, Mainstream Renewable Power
Mark Porter, Regional Director, Nordic, Eon Climate & Renewables (Rodsand 2)
Goran Loman, Project Manager – Kriegers Flak, Vattenfall (Sweden)
Dr Werner Gotz, Managing Director and Chief Operation Officer, EnBW (Germany)
Pieter Tavenier, Managing Director, Evelop (Eneco)
Henrik Morup Lehman, Project Manager, Dong Energy (Horns Rev 2)
Antonella Battaglini, Senior Scientist, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Niels Andersen, Electrical Engineer, SEAS-NVE (Nysted Wind Farm)
Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive Officer, RenewableUK
Dr Jun Qiao, Strategy Manager, Energy Technologies Institute
Jerome Guillet, Energy Director, Dexia Bank, France
Dennis van Alphen, Head of Renewables, NIBC Bank N.V. Infrastructure & Renewables
Melchior Karigl, Loan Officer, “Action for Growth” European Investment Bank
Heiko Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Bard Engineering

Key reasons to attend:

• Policy and regulatory framework updates from the European Commission
• Case studies from leading offshore developers on early deployments
• Finance strategies for offshore and the development of a European transnational offshore grid
• Updates on how to resolve the technical challenges of erecting a deepwater wind park
• Analysis of the current supergrid initiatives
• Turbine manufacturers will showcase the latest in technological developments
• Interactive roundtable discussions
• Parallel strategy and technology sessions

Hear what attendees of ‘Offshore Wind Power Congress’ had to say:

“Great job chaps.  It was a well-rounded event; wouldn’t change a thing. Brilliant!” (PM, NRG Bluewater Wind)

“You had a more diverse set of attendees, many of whom we had not seen at similar conferences” (JL, Deepwater Wind)

“Excellent” (JM, Renewable Power Solutions/Great Lakes Offshore Wind Council)

“The speakers were first class” (AW, Principle Power)

“After seeing the list of confirmed speakers, I immediately knew that this conference would attract the top players in the offshore wind community.  And it did!” (SB, University of Delaware)

(Attendees at Offshore Wind Power North America, Feb 2010, Philadelphia)

Agenda outline:

Day One

Keynote Session: The Outlook for Offshore Wind in Europe

• Latest developments in Europe’s offshore wind markets
• Plans for offshore wind in Germany and potential collaborations with EU member states
• The impact and effects of the proposed offshore wind projects on industry and economy
• Outcome from UK Round 3

Offshore Wind Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

• EU member state national action plans and targets
• The need for a coherent offshore transmission build-out policy
• Long term planning and policy updates for a transnational grid
• Updates in legislation and policy

Creating a Transnational Offshore Power Grid

• North Sea and Baltic Sea grid plans
• Setting up key collaborations to drive forward the super-grid
• Outlining the commercial impact of a super-grid
• Optimal grid management and integration into the electrical network
• Ensuring HVDC transmission is as cost efficient as possible

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Day Two

Stream A - Strategy:
Developments in Offshore Wind Strategy Across Europe

Case Studies: Developments in Kriegers Flak (Baltic Sea)

• International collaboration between Norway, Sweden and Germany
• How are/were environmental assessments carried out for the permitting process?
• Managing timelines for projects between three nations while retaining a collaborative approach

Winners of Round 3: Outlining the Business Case and Project Plans for Deepwater Wind Farms

• Developing a business case which is attractive to financiers
• Design considerations for harsher conditions
• Understanding and mitigating offshore project risks
• What impact will the current financial climate have?

Stream B – Technology:
Resolving the Technical Challenges of Erecting a Deepwater Wind Park

Managing Deepwater Marine Operations and Port Logistics

• Spatial planning to reduce conflict with other ocean industries
• Resolving planning and supply chain issues – streamlining the supply chain
• Synergies with installations in the oil and gas industry
• Permitting, testing and transmission with fossil fuel technology

Foundation Options and Impact on Cost

• What are the different foundation options and what are their impacts on cost?
• Understanding the foundation installation process for deepwater

Ensuring Port Facilities Meet the Demands of Erecting Deepwater Wind Parks

• Improving port facilities to ensure greater demand for deepwater wind farms
• Ensuring adequate storage facilities at ports

Panel Discussion: Evolving O&M Strategies to Reduce Costs

• Analysing the O&M aspects of a deepwater wind park
• Wind park layout
• Failure rates of components
• Reducing O&M costs for deepwater wind parks

Plenary session resumes

Latest Technological Advances to Drive Forward Deepwater Offshore Wind

• What are the latest innovations in offshore wind turbine manufacturing?
• What is the right turbine size and style?

Panel Discussion: Financing and Investing in a European Transnational Offshore Grid

• Where are the equity investment opportunities in the offshore wind industry?
• Understanding and mitigating their perceptions of the risks and challenges with the use of independent project certification
• The availability of different financing methods
• Incentives to impact the final price of electricity

Offshore Wind "101" - 29 March 2010

A one day primer for non-engineers.

Course objectives:

This one-day training course ensures you are up-to-speed with the key, fundamental aspects of offshore wind power. You will learn about wind energy
resources, how wind turbines operate and connect to the grid, plus the factors which deciding the commercial success of wind as a power source.

The course, run in a manner allowing maximum time for discussion and questions, provides an excellent way to introduce yourself to or refresh your knowledge of wind power before attending the "Offshore Wind" conference on the following days. Although scientific and technical principles will be included, no prior knowledge is required.

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Who you will meet:

• Wind technology developers and manufacturers
• Wind farm owners and project developers
• Utilities
• Regulators/policy makers
• Consultants and law firms

Last year’s attendees included representatives from:
ABO Wind, SeaEnergy Renewables, Acciona Windpower, StatoilHydro, RES, RWE Innogy, RWE nPower, Electrabel, GDF SUEZ, Iberdrola Renovables, Crowne Estate, Imera, National Grid, Novatec-Biosol,  PMSS,  European Commission, RBC Capital Markets, Dexia Bank, Viscom Investments, Siemens Transmission ABB, Econnect, A2Sea, Euoprean Investment Bank, American Superconductor, Baltex-Energia Wiatrowa, Borzen Power Market Operator, Coli Schiffahrt & Transport, Cue Dee, Dredging International, EGL Elektrik Toptan Ticaret, Eurosolar Turkey,  Fehily Timoney & Company, Global Energy Services, Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung, Hansen Transmissions International, IBS Research & Consultancy, IFP, International Power, Jannenisa, KFW Ipex Bank, La Compagnie Du Vent, Lime Rock Partners, Marmatek Muhendislik, Mercon Steel Structures, Model Ruzgar Turbini ve Uretim, Moshanir Power Engineering, Nexans, Nordex, Normed Shipping, Pettifer Associates, Power Wind, Repower Systems, Siag Schaaf Industrie, Skykon,  Turkish Competition Authority, Verbrugge, WestLB Istanbul, Windcarrier, WinWind, Yilmaz Ulusoy Holding

Speaking opportunities:

If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Hema Chowdhury
Email: hema.chowdhury@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities:

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre attendees this event provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers from across the region under one roof.

First class business opportunities
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Nick Chantrell for further details:
Tel: +44 (0)20 3355 4203
Email: nick.chantrell@greenpowerconferences.com

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Venue:

Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg
An der Alster 72-79
20099
Hamburg, Germany

www.kempinski.atlantic.de