9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Opening address
Mr. Jorge Barredo, President of UNEF
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM Analysis of the new Royal Decree of Self-Consumption in Spain
Mr. José Donoso, UNEF General Director
9:30 AM–10:00 AM The commitment to using photovoltaic in electrification programs in Mauritania
Mr. Mohamed Salem Ould Bêchir, Minister of Oil, Energy and Mining in Mauritania
10:00AM–10:30AM Nueva York, an example of sustainability and energy efficiency
Ms. Christina Palmero, Chief, Renewable Energy and the Environmental at New York State
Department of Public Service
10:30AM–11:30AM What does the photovoltaic sector demand from the new Government of Spain?
Senior executives from some of the major companies in the industry discuss the expectations the
photovoltaic industry faces due to political changes.
Modera: D. Manuel Planelles, El País newspaper
Mr. Jorge Barredo, CEO of Gestamp Solar
Mr. Miguel Pérez, Head of Asset Management & Transactions of Vector Cuatro
Mr. Íñigo Olaguibel, Member of the Fotowatio Board of Directors
Mr. Javier Coloma, Managing Director of Ingeteam
11:30AM–12:00PM COFFEE BREAK
12:00 PM–1:00 PM What are the proposals from the political parties regarding photovoltaic energy for the new
legislature?
A few days before the general elections, the political parties will present their energy proposals and their
specific commitments for photovoltaic energy development and any investments made.
Moderator: Mr. Víctor Martínez, Economic and World Markets Editor in El Mundo
Ms. Pilar Lucio, National Representative and federal secretary of climate change and sustainability of
‘PSOE’
Mr. Rodrigo Moretón, Circle of Economy, Energy and Ecology of ‘Podemos’
Mr. Enrique Veloso, Spokesman for ‘Ciudadanos’ in Madrid
Ms. Eva Sempere, Andalusian Coordinator of the Area of Territorial and Environmental Planning of
‘Izquierda Unida’
Mr. Pablo Matos, Deputy for Santa Cruz de Tenerife, ‘Partido Popular’*
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Does photovoltaic energy generate new business models for power companies?
We invite the major electric companies to debate the integration of photovoltaic energy in their business
models.
Moderator: Mr. Rubén Esteller, Editor in Chief and Director of the magazines Water and Enviroment in
El Economista Newspaper
Mr. Gaëtan Masson, Operating Agent Task 1, IEA PVPS
Mr. Álvaro Otaolaurruchi, Assistant Director of Strategy and Business Development at Endesa
Mr. Jorge Morales, Managing Director at GeoAtlanter
Ms. Angie Soto, Manager of Renewable Energy Producer in Nexus Energía
Ms. Raquel Blanco, Director of Efficiency and Energy Services in Iberdrola
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM LUNCH
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Can international arbitrations be won?
The major leaders in the field will analyze whether the proceedings of the European Community can
influence the resolutions of the open litigation and arbitrations.
Moderator: Mr. Ramón Roca, El Periódico de la Energía CEO
Mr. Carlos Vázquez Cobos, Partner in Gómez-Acebo y Pombo
Mr. Piet Holtrop, Parter at Holtrop S.L.P. Transaction & Business Law
Mr. David Díez, Partner at Watson, Farley & Williams Spain, S.L.U.
Mr. Hermenegildo Altozano, Partner at Bird & Bird L.L.P.
Mr. Luis Castro, Partner in Osborne Clarke
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM What is the role of the Regional Governments when it comes to promoting photovoltaic energy?
What is the current role of photovoltaics in communities and municipalities and what areas are
improvement exist for its development.
Mr. Antonio Cerrillo, La Vanguardia newspaper
Mr. Manel Romero, representative of UNEF Catalonia
Mr. Joan Groizard, Director General of Energy and Climate Change at Govern de les Illes Balears
Mr. Alfonso Gómez, Department of Energy in Autonomous Community of Aragón
Mr. Adrián Mendoza, Vice Councillor for Industry, Energy and Comerce in Canarias
Ms. María José Mira, Regional Secretary of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Comerce and
Work in Generalitat Valenciana*
9:00 AM–10:00 AM What is the potential for new photovoltaic applications?
We will analyze the developments in photovoltaic R & D + i: New products with high added value, new
market niches, new materials and integration in buildings. With the collaboration of Fotoplat, Spanish
Photovoltaic Technology Platform.
Moderator: Ms. Rocío Pérez, El Confidencial newspaper
Ms. Nuria Martín, expert in CIEMAT building integration
Mr. Mariano Campoy, CSIC Investigator in the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales of Barcelona
Mr. José María Vega de Seoane, Solar Area, Energy and Enviroment Division, Tecnalia
Mr. Francisco Estela, Director of Denerser
Mr. Óscar Aceves Torrents, Manager and Area Chief, ComsaEnte
Mr. Alessandro Caviasca, Executive Director and Founding Partner, SIARQ Advanced Solar Design
10:00AM–11:00AM How does the new Royal Decree of Self-Consumption affect to the new photovoltaic market niches in
Spain?
We will analyze the new opportunities for development in the photovoltaic self-consumption market, with
an important focus on isolated facilities for the agricultural sector.
Moderator: Mr. Iñaki de las Heras, Europa Press
Mr. Andrés del Campo García, President of FENACORE
Mr. Pablo Alonso Aguilar, Managing Director of Irradia Energía
Mr. Gerhard Meyer, Commercial Technician of AS Solar
Mr. Sergio López de Castro, Fronius España Solar Energy Sales Responsible & Technical Advisor
Mr. Luis Collantes, CEO of Hydraredox Iberia S.L.
11:00AM –11:30AMCOFFEE BREAK
11:30AM–12:30PM Is self-consumption established in the world as an alternative source of energy?
Mr. Santiago Carcar, Bez Daily
Mr. Carlos Sampaio, President of APESF (Portuguese Association of Photovoltaic Energy)
Mr. David Pérez, President of CREARA
Mr. Gianni Chianetta, Director of The Green Consulting Goup; Italian Government
Mr. Luc de Marliave, Responsible for Institutional Relations in Total S.A. and Member of SER (Syndicat
des Énergies Renouvelables).
12:30 PM–1:30 PM Are new batteries profitable?
With the help of industry leaders, we will analyze the potential of the latest advances in batteries and
what their role will be in the development of self-consumption in the coming months.
Moderator: Miguel Ángel Patiño, El Confidencial newspaper
Mr. Andrés Seco, REE General Operations Division
Mr. Guillermo Borque, Senior Manager Advisory Services at Ernst & Young
Ms. Nieves Vela, Chief of Photovoltaic Energy Unit in CIEMAT
Mr. Albert Pasaret, NP & Military Sales Manager Spain at Exide Technologies
Mr. Patricio Peral, Strategic Projects Manager & Business Development at Albufera Energy Storage
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LUNCH
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Which markets are most committed to photovoltaic energy?
Moderator: Mr. Javier Martínez, Ecogestiona Director
Mr. Leonardo Wester, Secretary of Energy of the Brazilian Embassy*
Mr. René Alfredo Soto Rivera, Managing Director of Energy, Government of Honduras
Mr. James Watson, SolarPower Europe CEO*
Ms. Valvanera Ulargui, Director of the Spanish Office for Climate Change*
Mr. Alfredo Samayoa, Councillor for Economic and Financial Affairs of the El Salvador Embassy*
Turkish Government*
Indian Government*
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM What must be done and what must be avoided when financing international projects?
The ICEX, the major international financial institutions and leading companies in the industry, discuss the
most interesting options available for financing the different photovoltaic projects abroad.
COFIDES
Mr. Duarte Libano Monteiro, Country Manager Iberia in Ebury
Mr. Carlos Jácome, Energy Specialist, Representative in Honduras of the IDB
Mr. Joaquín Monfort, CFO of Gestamp Solar
Ms. Maite Martin-Crespo, Head of the Enviroment and Climate Change Area in AECID
Mr. David González García, Senior Energy Specialist in European Investment Bank
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM What are the best practices for the development of international projects?
Mr. Pablo Cuesta, Managing Director of Praxia Energy
Mr. Juan Riestra, Alten Renewable Energy Group, Business Development Director
Mr. Javier Solís, Director of Communication at Cox Energy
Mr. Hugo Galindo, Grenergy CEO
6:00 PM
Closing and conclusions
Mr. José Donoso, Managing Director of UNEF
Date:
3 - 4 November 2015
Location:
Rafaelhoteles Atocha, 30 Méndez Álvaro Street (Madrid)
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