Renewable Energy Roundtable
Brussels, Belgium
Tuesday, 21st April 2020
The Renewable Energy Roundtable is a strategic level meeting for key stakeholders to discuss the future of renewable energy in Europe. Members of European Parliament, representatives from the European Commission, regulators, energy companies, academics and technology providers, will meet in Brussels to share their views on gaps and opportunities in renewable energy policies and technologies.
Agenda
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10.15
Welcome address
10:15 – 11:00
Introduction, current policy and regulation
• The Renewable Energy Directive
• National Renewable Energy Action Plans
• Clean Energy and its implications
• What can we learn from the latest EU statistics?
• Countries and industry sectors: Who is leading the way and who is lagging behind
• Identifying key gaps and opportunities for regulators
11:00 – 11.30
Coffee break and Speed Networking
11:30 – 13.00
Deployment, cost savings and ROI
Improving the speed of deployment in member states
• Getting consumer buy-in to renewable energy alternatives
• Cost savings and ROI – what are the real figures and what can we learn from it?
• What can be done to ensure renewable energy becomes ‘mainstream’?
• Improving integration and networks
• Community Energy projects – key benefits and cost savings
13:00 – 14.00
Networking lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Current and future technologies
- Innovation in hydro power, solar power, wind power, geothermal and biomass energy
- Advancements in storage and distribution technologies
- Making renewable energy more affordable
- Looking beyond 2030
- Assessing Nanotechnology applications
- Exploring Smart Energy solutions
15:30 – 16:30
Afternoon coffee and exhibition
16:30 – 17:00
Closing remarks and conclusion
17:00 – 19:00
Evening reception
Who will be attending?
Members of European Parliament
Senior Representatives from the European Commission
Regulators
Energy Companies/Suppliers
Technology Providers
Academics
NGOs & Charities