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What past attendees said

“Good venue, good presentations” – Graham White, Garrad Hassan Pacific


“There was a good level of information and people were willing to engage” – Patrick Ibbotson, Blake Dawson


“Good content and networking opportunity” – Jim Trenerry, Investec


“It was quite informative and diverse in the topics covered” – David Mutch, Monadelphous


“The intimate atmosphere allowed relaxed conversations with the interesting contacts at the conference” – Tobias Geiger, Westwind Energy
 
 

Agenda

 
Day One: Monday, 12th December 2011
| Day One | Day Two |
8.30
Registration and coffee
9.00
Welcome from the Chair
The Australian Wind Energy Market 2011/2012
9.10
Opening Keynote Address | Delivering Australia’s Clean Energy Future
  • Opportunities for Australian Manufacturers and Workers
The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC MP, Cabinet Secretary and Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
9.40
Keynote | Wind Energy 2012 – Where are we heading?
Scott Taylor, Group General Manager – Australia, Infigen Energy
10.10
The impact of carbon pricing on the economics of power generation
  • The long-run marginal cost of power generation technologies
  • How to assess technologies given market conditions
  • The impact of carbon pricing on altering the economics of different power generation technologies
Tim Nelson, Head of Economic Policy and Sustainability, AGL Energy Limited
10.35
An update on the RET from a vertically integrated participants perspective
  • Perspective on the scheme from a vertically integrated participants perspective
  • Insights into what factors TRUenergy takes into account when making commitments in the market
Ross Edwards, General Manager, Generation Development, TRUenergy
10.50
Morning refreshments and networking break
Power and policy – Potential effects of the new planning guidelines for wind farms in Victoria
11.20
Wind energy – A bleak future?
  • What the new Victorian Government policy means for the future of the wind energy industry in Australia.
  • Is the Victorian Government blazing a trail or killing off the future?
  • How did we get to this mess and how do we get out?
Brian Tee, Shadow Minister for Planning and Shadow Minister for Sustainable Growth, Australian Labor Party
11.45
Panel discussion | First experiences of new planning guidelines for wind farm in Victoria
  • Consequences of the shift of power in the approval process from state government to local amenity
  • Victoria first – other states next?
Brian Tee, Shadow Minister for Planning and Shadow Minister for Sustainable Growth, Australian Labor Party
Greg Barber, Parliamentary Leader, Victorian Greens
Further panelists to be advised.
Wind Farms Australia and New Zealand 2012 – New projects and project updates
12.00
Case Study | CERES Project – Clean Energy from the Yorke Peninsula
  • Community instigated wind farm
  • Up to 600MW of wind and other potential renewable energy sources
  • Connecting directly into the Adelaide grid via a HVDC link across Gulf St Vincent
Chris Judd, Director - Sales and Marketing, REpower Australia
12.20
Lunch and networking break
13.20
Case Study | Hydro Tasmania – An outlook on current and future projects
David Mounter, Manager Wind Asset Development, Hydro Tasmania
13.40
Case Study | Meridian Energy – Future perspectives of renewable energy in New Zealand
Adam Muldoon, NZ Wind Development Manager, Meridian Energy
Wind farm development and approval
14.00
Case Study | Windfarms – Can community, council and developer priorities be compatible?
Pat Griffin, Mayor, Moorabool Shire Council
14.30
Case Study | Legal aspects of a wind farm project in establishing a wind farm
  • A Case Study on the Capital Wind Farm
  • Authorizations, environmental and land issues
  • The construction contract – getting the wind farm built
  • Financial close – securing construction and term finance
Emanuel Confos, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
15.00
Afternoon refreshments and networking break
Key strategies in securing financing and funding – Providing investors with greater certainty
15.30
Speeding up the development of renewable energy – The new role of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in the targeted funding process
  • Establishment process and timings
  • Overview of the legislation and transitional arrangements
  • Future funding
Nicola Morris, General Manager, ARENA Establishment Clean Energy Division, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
15.50
Case Study | Energy Risk Management for Wind Farm generators
  • Securing suitable revenues for wind farm projects in traditional PPA’s and through merchant operation
  • Managing output risk for intermittent renewable generation
  • Case study and analysis of financial performance of wind farms in Australia
Warwick Forster, Energy Markets Manager, Union Fenosa Wind Australia
Getting it to the grid – Network planning, capability and grid integration for wind farms
16.20
The role of wind in 100% renewable electricity scenarios
  • Technology mixes and reliability of 100% renewable electricity scenarios
  • Busting the myth that base-load is needed
  • The roles of gas turbines, storage and demand management
  • Is there a role for off-shore wind in Australia?
Dr Mark Diesendorf, Associate Professor and Deputy Director Institute of Environmental Studies, University of New South Wales
16.50
Case Study | Grid connection and integration of large-scale Wind farm projects
  • Experience to date in South Australia and across the NEM
  • Future opportunities
Rainer Korte, Executive Manager Network Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, ElectraNet
17.20
Closing remarks from the Chair and networking drinks
 
Day Two: Tuesday, 13th December 2011
| Day One | Day Two |
8.30
Coffee and networking
Global Perspectives in the Wind Energy Market
9.00
international Keynote I | The world renewables development is racing ahead – Can Australia catch up?
  • Wind generation is a leading world growth area in this rapid growth of renewables
  • Australia has the resource, but can we utilise it?
  • Will Tasmania’s proposed RE development strategy succeed?
The Hon Peter Rae AO, Senior Vice President, World Wind Energy Association; Honorary Chairman, International Renewable Energy Alliance and Chairman, Tasmanian Renewable Energy Industry Development Board
9.30
A global equity market perspective of the wind industry
  • Wind installation growth by region
  • Market share changes for wind companies
  • Key international trends (turbine size, pricing, offshore)
  • The valuations of wind companies

The Wind Energy sector has struck massive headwinds post the GFC, and valuations are hitting all time lows. However, impressive gains are still being made and there are real opportunities.

Tim Buckley, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Arkx Investment Management
10.00
international Keynote II | Current developments in China in 20
  • The new global leader in renewable energy

By providing a clear target, framework and transparent renewable energy policy, China became the largest wind power country and a new global leader in renewable energy. The high power demand of the country, the need to control Co2 discharge, as well as the pressure to diversify away from a highly concentrated coal power structure also pushes the country to move towards renewable energy. China is on its way to being a leader in renewable energy but many challenges also remain.

Maofeng Luo, Vice President, IR & International Business, China Wind Power
10.30
Morning refreshments and networking break
Against the Wind? – Securing a Community Engagement for Wind Farm development
11.00
Case Study | Community risks – what are we learning about communities and wind farms?
  • What are community risks?
  • How do community and stakeholder engagement processes need to respond?

Community risks commence from the earliest phase of project development and continue throughout the planning, construction and operational life of wind farms. Engagement processes must effectively understand, assess – and respond to – community risk to ensure success at each stage of the project lifecycle.

David Clarke, Senior Manager Stakeholder and Community Relations, ACCIONA Energy
11.20
Case Study | Community Engagement and wind farms: The NSW Renewable Energy Precincts Program
  • Experiences of the REP program
  • Upcoming activities
Dr Chris Briggs, State Coordinator - Renewable Energy Precincts, Office of Environment and Heritage, Premier and Cabinet
11.40
Case Study | The Hepburn Community Wind Farm – A community that built their own wind farm
  • The Hepburn community’s journey
  • The importance and opportunity of community ownership
  • Next steps for community energy in Australia
Simon Holmes Court, Chairman, Hepburn Wind and Embark Australia
12.00
INTERNATIONAL Case Study | The view from the other side: A council perspective on community consultation
Murray Brass, Planning and Environment Manager, Clutha District Council (New Zealand)
12.20
Case Study | Wind Farm Siting Disputes: designing alternative approaches to avoid and resolve conflict
  • A qualitative review of dispute planning and resolution processes used by Proponents for siting dispute
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution methodologies and Dispute System Design approaches which are recommended to be considered for use in Proponents wind farm siting dispute planning
Michael Dawson, Business Development Manager, Renewable Energy, RPG AUSTRALIA
12.45
Panel discussion | Engaging with the unwilling – Dealing with community sentiment that wind farm activity is fundamentally incompatible with their region

How do you seek engagement where stakeholders are not interested in coming to the table? In this session, delegates will share experiences and perspectives on how to manage this sensitive challenge.

Cam Walker, National Liaison Officer, Friends of the Earth Australia
Vicki Askew-Thornton Major Projects Liaison Officer, Moyne Shire Council
Dr Chris Briggs, State Coordinator - Renewable Energy Precincts, Office of Environment and Heritage, Premier and Cabinet
13.15
Lunch and networking
Ill wind?! – Wind farms and potential human health effects
13.45
Is there anything that wind turbines don’t cause? Psychogenic aspects of ‘wind turbine disease’

While wind farms have existed for over 30 years, allegations of their causing both acute and chronic illness are far more recent, suggesting strong psychogenic and sociogenic factors are relevant in understanding the phenomena of complaint. After listing and categorizing a very long list of complaints that have been leveled at wind farms, I describe some classic psychogenic features of the history of wind farms.

Dr Susie Burke, Board Member, Climate and Health Alliance; and Senior Psychologist, Public Interest, Environment and Disaster Response, Australian Psychological Society National Office
14.30
Panel discussion | How to respond to health issues associated with wind farms?

Scientifically proven or not – the growing health concerns surrounding wind turbines are topical and controversial issues facing industry and government alike. In this panel discussion, presenters and delegates will share experiences on mediating public concerns and explore what this means for the future of the wind energy industry.

Sandi Keane, Environment Correspondent, Independent Australia
Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia and Chair Senate Community Affairs References Committee
15.00
Design of wind farms relative to noise constraints
  • The objective of a developer is to maximise energy production whilst respecting the noise constraints
  • Understanding of wind conditions on the site are vital to both noise and energy production
Dr. Graham Slack, Manager - Analysis and Design, GL Garrad Hassan
15.30
Closing remarks from the Chair
15.45
End of the conference; afternoon tea and networking
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