Solar, Wind and Biomass: power for the people

Wednesday 13 June 2012 from 5:30-9 pm at Maple House in central Birmingham, UK

This inclusive event gives participants the opportunity to discuss the energy alteratives, low carbon technologies and efficiency systems, to build new connections between researchers, investors and business executives, and to debate the way forward in this central sector for the UK economy. 

The UK's investment in renewable energy projects such as wind farms, biomass power plants, and solar installations during 2012 will reach £2.5bn, providing support for 12,000 jobs according to DECC.  

However, this remains well short of the record £7.1bn invested here in 2009, due to in large part to continued policy uncertainties and barriers to investment such as planning delays.

Progress incudes a 27% increase in renewable energy consumption from 2008 to 2010, now representing 3.3 per cent of total energy consumed, but still a long way short of the 15 per cent target imposed by the EU for 2020.

We will be exploring questions including:

"How can deployment of solar, wind and biomass infrastructure be accelerated?"

"How should we inform development of effective policies and financial frameworks for low carbon energy?"

"How can the UK deliver what all the world desires to have - low carbon POWER?"

[Please send additional questions to michael@sciencecapital.co.uk]

Scientists and engineers are invited to present their disruptive new technologies and business plans for FREE private round table discussion with a select panel of top legal, financial and investment advisors who are experienced in developing commercialisation strategies.

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Speakers:

Brendan Bilton, Consultant on Energy Infrastructure & End Use at E.ON UK, which is partnering with Aston University and Birmingham City University to support low carbon research. He was previously CEO of Ceram HyD, where he helped commercialise membrane materials for hydrogen production via electrolysis, and CEO of St Andrews Fuel Cells and Ceramic Fuel Cells (Europe) Ltd.

Tim Jones, Chief Technology Officer at Molecular Solar Ltd, a spinout company from the University of Warwick and 2011 Lord Stafford Award winner, will present on third generation organic photovoltaic cells which yield record voltage and are being devolved for a wide range of commercial uses. 

Andreas Hornung, Professor at Aston University and Head of the European Bioenergy Research Institute, is establishing a platform of bioenergy systems, and is developing pyrolysis, gasification and combustion systems for combined heat and power production.

Graham Hygate founded Sustayn and Fine Energy, and manages major change programmes for organisations in Government,  the broadcast media and financial services. A research physicist by training, he now collaborates with the University of Birmingham, and operates renewable energy schemes, raising revenues from the sale of electricity and the UK's feed-in tariff.

Des Correia is chairing, and is the regional leader for Arup's Midlands operations, having experience in heading multi-disciplinary teams in the strategic planning and delivery of capital projects in areas including high speed rail, nuclear power and Olympic bids.

Panel discussion

Join in the debate with leading research and business experts following a set of engaging short talks, discuss new developments and present your view.

Present your plan

Obtain feedback on your business idea and explore new partnerships.  Scientists, engineers and SMEs are invited to present their plans for a free private 45 minute consultation during the afternoon with a panel of legal, business, financial and investment advisors. 

Places are limited. Contact michael@sciencecapital.co.uk for details or to submit your 2 page summary.

Schedule

People will gather at 5:30pm for a canape and drinks reception, to view posters and exhibitor stands, and meet colleagues. 

Talks begin at 6pm, and are followed by lively panel discussions. Dinner will be served from 8pm. 

Location

Our Maple House venue is located in the Birmingham City Centre on Corporation Street overlooking Old Square. Just minutes from New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations. Parking is also available at a number of nearby NCP car park. See detailed directions.

Sponsorships are available and offer a variety of benefits including exhibitor space, inclusion in the business plan session, and complimentary passes.

For more information contact Michael Overduin at

email: michael@sciencecapital.co.uk

phone: 07810 444 960 or see

www.sciencecapital.co.uk