Chairman’s Welcome

Feasibility of a CSP power generation system for Spain

• Hear the technical analysis of renewable generation mixes to match power demand and conclusions of Greenpeace proposals on the role of CSP in 100% renewable generation systems
• Examine the cost analysis of CSP electricity generation in 2050 compared to today and compare CSP costs with other renewable and non-renewable technologies
• In depth analysis that will help your decision making on investment options, support schemes and planning for your CSP plant

José Luis García Ortega, Energy Project Campaigner, Greenpeace Spain

Improved molten salt tube receiver design on a 4 MW module

• Hear how Ciemat and Sener designed and developed an improved receiver that can attain higher operational conditions
• Find out how 4MW thermal prototype was installed in the CESA1-PSA tower to test the receiver in real conditions; to validate the feasibility of the new design and thermal performance for future projects
• See how this new technology can bear solar fluxes of up to 1MW/m2 and thermal efficiencies of up to 88% to ensure you get the best materials and structure

Félix Téllez, Head of High Solar Concentration Technologies, CIEMAT
Jesús María Lata, SENER

Towards Andasol-2. A case study

• Find out how Andasol-1 will be the first commercial plant using thermal storage for more than 7 hours, and how this R&D will improve the ROI for Andasol-2 and further CSP plants- including yours
• Hear how COBRA/SENER are working together with main suppliers of the key components of the Solar Field to optimise the collector design. Understand how future collector designs will heavily influence its performance
• New developments update- find out how joint projects between Schott and Cobra/SENER are evaluating design alternatives that improve performance and reduce costs- and how you can do the same

Alfonso Targhetta, member of the committee of the COBRA- SENER consortium, for the development and execution of CSP projects, Consortium COBRA-SENER

Panel Session: Policy in Spain, RD661/07

The Royal Decrete 661/07 has been introduced this year, with clear targets to be achieved for renewable energy in the medium term.
Find out what changes and opportunities that it will bring to your CSP plant to the future of your investment in Spain!

Are you involved with on Spanish policy for concentrated solar power? Call me today to discuss participation +44 207 37 57 555

Receiver technology and market expectations

• Get an overview of current and future receiver technology, including molten salt and direct steam generation; and find out how future equipment will massively improve your electricity output
• Discover the global market expectations for parabolic trough technology and understand where the business opportunities really are

Nikolaus Benz, Business Segment Solar Thermal, SCHOTT

The key to successful financing for CSP 

• Hear how SI Capital have deployed ‘Enerstar’ (a CSP specific project in Valencia) and understand how you can identify the most profitable CSP projects to invest in
• Get in depth knowledge of the role debt-equity plays, and discover how you should distribute the risks and returns between equity and debt for maximum efficiency
• Measure the impact that costs on equity returns have on your business and the implications of current oligopoly in the CSP market 

Parabolic trough performance forecasts

• Your essential update on the ‘Assessment of Parabolic Trough and Power Tower Solar Technology Cost and Performance Forecasts’ report  commissioned by the Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory 
• Identify and quantify key cost reduction options to determine the key business strategies that will place you ahead of your competitors
• Analyse the cost and performance projections for CSP technology, based on technology R&D progress, economies of scale, economies of learning from increased deployment, and empirical cost reductions

Robert P. Charles, Principal Consultant, Sargent & Lundy

Turnkey provision of thermal solar power plants

• Find out how definitions, specifications and detailed design are vital from construction to operation and maintenance – and learn how to implement them straight away
• Get an insight into the accumulated experience on the integration of components and equipment, and get valuable tips that will lead your project to optimised performance
• Understand how comprehensive guaranties and warranties will enable your project to become a bankable package right from the beginning

Kenny Kleinerman, Business Development, Solel Solar Systems

The cost reduction Super Panel

Want to hear what commercial companies with operating plants in the CSP and the main heliostat suppliers have to say about cost reduction? Acciona and Shott gather for this cost reduction panel, to discuss design, technology and future expectations!

Listen to both points of view for an overall understanding of the main issues- and the best solutions!

José Manuel Nieto, Acciona
Luís Solá, Schott

Chairman’s Welcome

Small (5 MW) and medium (50 MW) sized power stations using linear fresnel mirrors

• Compare the cost of linear fresnel mirrors and parabolic troughs, from production to installation; considering heat efficiency, land use and maintenance costs
• Learn from past successes on desalination projects using Fresnel mirrors, avoid common pitfalls and take away best practices that will make your business a success

Successful heat transfer fluids

• Heat Transfer Fluids could be the source of significant savings. Compare different Heat Transfer Fluids to learn how to specify the most economic alternative for your project.
• Discover the critical items to save operational costs and to extend the fluid life time
  

Christof Lang, Performance Fluids Development Leader, DOW Chemical

How to save 25% on your parabolic trough collectors  

•  Hear how new structures will deliver savings of 25%  on your parabolic trough collectors by simplifying the assembly process, saving time and reducing costs 
• Learn how new skeleton structures offer higher rigidity with less materials, saving you money by containing the parabolic platform within the construction process

Hölle Erwin,Managing Director, Carpe Diem Solar
Klemens Jakob, Managing Director, Carpe Diem Solar

Practical engineering knowledge of solar thermal power plants

• Hear about the development of Dish/Stirling systems from two 50 kW prototypes in Saudi Arabia to advanced 10 kW systems ready for market introduction.
• Get an overview over design and testing of the parabolic trough collectors now being used at the 50 MW AndaSol-1 CSP plant

Dr. Gerhard Weinrebe, Senior Solar Engineer, Schlaich Bergermann and Partner

Coffee Break

Roundtables

Lunch

Concentrated solar power in the future

Iberdrola has announced the construction of a solar plant at Puertollano, Ciudad Real, a 50 MW plant, and its departments of development, research and innovation are studying how the direct steam generation and the development of the components of solar plants will be in them

• Look how Iberdrola is going to promote and further 13 solar plants whose cylindrical parabolic technology gives a total power output of 650 MW
• Listen to how has adopted the decision to start the promoting activities of the concentrated solar power industry following the Renewable Energies plan 2005-2010 and the Royal Decree 661/2007 where the economic conditions of the sector have been established
• Discover how Iberdrola has already been installing meteorological stations with the objective of being able to decide which are the viable locations for these 13 plants

How do you capitalise on the surge of interest for CSP in Australia  

• Get the latest update on the SolarGas and solar ORC technologies and find out why the Australian market is a great investment opportunity
• Cost saving designs: optical performance analysis of the world’s closest packed heliostat field
• Evaluate future directions and mutual benefits of cross industry cooperation,  to ensure the CSP industry thrives

Wes Stein, Renewable Energy Manager, CSIRO Energy Centre

Hybrid low power systems for desalination

• Hear an analysis for concentration PV + grid power + reverse osmosis desalination process and what this means to your business
• In depth cost analysis for both solar thermal concentration and MED process to compare the options that will really improve your bottom line
• There is huge interest in CSP in Mexico- find out how to grab the opportunity before it is too late

Measures to reduce the cost of SPT

• Your in-depth guide to component savings, including: lubricants, heliostat brackets, reflectors, modular design, advanced cleaning methods and thermal storage
• Hear how different wind loads can vary the performance of your heliostats and understand which are suitable for your project
• Understand why changing the welded cabinet to a molten cabinet will make a significant difference to your bottom line, by reducing costs using cheaper materials and saving on welding expenditure