The annual conference of Ocean Energy Europe is a high level event, bringing together the leading actors of the ocean energy sector at European level. October 1 – Day One 09:00 – 09:30 Keynote Session: Collaborate, Innovate, Accelerate As the first successful prototypes have started delivering energy, the sector is now gearing up for the next phase: constructing pilot projects. Commercialisation in the medium-term (post 2020) will only be achieved after the successful deployment of early arrays. Serious interest at the EU level is helping to foster collaboration. Recent geo-political developments have highlighted the importance of new energy sources for energy security; and driven ocean energy higher up the Brussels agenda. In this context, this keynote session views the EU’s changing energy landscape, the policy response coming from the European Commission and from Member states. Speakers explore the potential impacts of these issues for renewable ocean energy in the years to come. Introduction: Dr. Sian George, CEO, Ocean Energy Europe Keynote Address: András Siegler, Director for Energy, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission 09:30 – 10:45 Opening Session: Europe – Delivering the World’s First Pilot Arrays 10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 – 11:35 TP Ocean – Getting Technical Priorities Straight 11:35 – 12:35 Technology Showcase 1: Tidal Energy Showcase 12:35 – 13:45 Networking Lunch 13:45 – 14:45 Technology Showcase 2: Wave Energy 14:45 – 15:30 Technology Showcase: Ocean Thermal Energy 15:30 – 17:45 Ministerial and CEO Session: Where Politics Meets Industry 17:45 – 18:45 Drinks Reception 20:00 – 23:00 Gala Dinner Event October 2 – Day Two 09:00 – 9:15 Keynote Address – Driving Ocean Energy Forward Scotland has played a strong strategic role in developing the ocean energy industry, in particular wave and tidal stream projects. Political will, streamlined consenting, funding support coupled with exceptional resources have helped ensure that Scotland is a highly desirable market for the industry. Demonstrating the commitment to a coordinated approach with the rest of Europe, the Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism of Scotland will deliver his keynote speech on the morning of Day 2. Keynote Address: Fergus Ewing, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Scotland 09:30 – 10:45 Finance 1: Funding an Emerging Industry 10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 – 12:30 Finance 2: National Support Frameworks 12:30 – 13:30 Streamlining Project Development: Reducing the Financial Burden of Permitting 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch 14:30 – 16:00 Infrastructure: Connecting Prototypes and Commercial Projects 16:00 – 17:00 Supply Chain: Driving Down Costs 17:00 – 17:15 Conference Conclusions http://oceanenergy-europe.eu/index.php/en/attend |
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