RENEWABLE ENERGY 2007 Edited by Professor Ali Sayigh

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CONTENTS

Foreword

• Worldwide Achievement in Renewable Energy
  Prof Ali Sayigh, BSc, DIC, PhD, FEI, FIEE, CEng Chairman of World Renewable Energy Congress, Director General of WREN
• WREC 2008
  Tenth World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition

General and Policy Issues - Finance, Insurance and Consultancy

• Energy Research in the European Commission
  Barry Robertson and Gilles Lequeux European Commission DG RTD, Directorate K, Energy Theme
• Preparation for a European Strategic Energy Technology Plan
  Iñigo Sabater Eizaguirre, European Commission Directorate General for Energy and Transport, Innovation and Technological
• Development in Energy Driving Solutions For a Sustainable Energy Future
  Elisabeth H Tørstad, Director for Cleaner Energy and Utilities, DNV
• The “Art Building” Adventure
  House Design Integrating Energy Efficiency and Solar Power Technologies
  Christian Pietschiny, Architecture-Artist
• EIB’s Support for Clean Energy Projects
  European Investment Bank
• Development of the European Renewable Energy Markets - The Way Forward to Achieve Targets
  Fiona Santokie, Natsource Europe Limited
• Climate Change and Financing Renewables in the Developing World
  Jonathan Johns, Partner and Head of Global Renewable Energy, Ernst & Young
• The EBRD - Supporting Renewable Energy in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union

Technology

• European Renewable Energy Policy
  Alfonso González Finat, Director Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, European Commission
• South Tyrol - On the Way to Independence From Fossil Fuels
  Dr Michael Laimer, Minister of Regional Planning, Environment and Energy, Rittnerstraße 11, I-39100 Bozen/Bolzano, Italy and Dr Walter Huber, Director of Department of Regional Planning, Environment and Energy Rittnerstraße 11, I-39100 Bozen/Bolzano

Biomass and Biofuel

• Biofuel Issues in the Proposed European Legislation on the Promotion of Renewable Energy
  Nadine McCormick

Wind Energy

• Renewable Energy Opportunities - is Wind Really Best?
  Professor David Elliott, Open University
• Renewable Energy Investments: An insight by Zorlu Energy Group
  Salim ARSLANALP-EE M Sc General Manager Zorlu Energy Elec. Gen. Co. Inc.

Solar Energy

• Solar Power
  Bob Noun, Executive Director, External Affairs National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Vertical Integration - the Path to Success in a Competitive Market
  Trina Solar Ltd
• Schüco and Energy2 - Saving Energy, Generating Energy
  Schüco International
• Experts in Solar Radiation Measurement
  Kipp & Zonen B.V.
• WACOM, A Specialist of Light Source and Lighting Device
  A leading Solar Simulator Manufacturer
• Solar Water Heating
  Tony Book, Managing Director, Riomay Ltd., Winner of the Installer of the Year Award for Quality and Excellence

Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells

• Denmark Powers Hydrogen Energy Development
  Oil-dependent Denmark is placing great hope in its first hydrogen energy plant, known as the Lolland Hydrogen Community, which was opened in May 2007. It will also be the European Union’s first full-scale facility for residential Fuel Cell Combined Heat and Power (CHP). Renewable Energy’s Lamide Akinsanya reports

Sustainable Hydropower

• Sustainable Hydropower - A Low-cost Option for Rural Electrification
  Dr Arthur A Williams, Electrical MSc Course Director, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham

Geothermal

• Geothermal Energy Facts and Expectations
  Thorsteinn Sigfusson, Professor of Physics, University of Iceland

Regional Outlook and Country Focus

• Renewable Energy Activities in the Gulf Co-operation Countries (GCC)
  W E Alnaser, Physics Department, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain, and Chairman, Arab Section, International Solar Energy Society, Germany
• Renewables in Germany: A Success Story
  Stephan Kohler, Chief Executive, Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) - the German Energy Agency
• Germany’s Support for Renewable Energy Reaping Long-Term Benefits
  Invest in Germany
• Lahmeyer International - Renewable Energy Investment Technical Adviser
  Dr. Andreas Wiese, MSc.,
  Richard Lawless
• Denmark Strives for 30% Renewables
  Director General, Ib Larsen, Danish Energy Authority
• Spain Renewable Energy
  Ignasi Nieto, Secretary General for Energy, Ministry of Industry, Tourism & Commerce
• Abengoa, a Leader in Technology Solutions for Sustainable Development
  Abengoa and Renewable Energy
• EPC Contractor of Renewable Power Plants
  IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA Y CONSTRUCCIÓN
• Renewable Energy in Jordan
  Eng Ziad Jibril Sabra, Director of Renewable and Energy Efficiency Department, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
• Grameen Shakti Provides Power and Empowerment in Bangladesh
  Grameen Shakti (GS)
• Indian Renewable Energy Programme
  Shri Vilas B. Muttemwar, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi
• India’s First Waste to Energy Plant
  Shriram Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy Development in the United Kingdom
  Willy Rickett, Director General Energy Group Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
• The Scottish Highlands and Islands: a Pioneer in Renewable Energy
  “The Highlands and Islands is uniquely placed to take advantage of the full gamut of renewable resources,” says HIE’s director of Business Growth and Research, Jackie Wright
• Renewable Energy Development in the United States
  Steven G. Chalk, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy

 

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