Statkraft

Seminar: The Consequences of Massive Deployment of Renewable Energy in Europe

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Where: Reception Area, Norway House, Rue Archimède 17, 1000 Brussels

When: 29 November 15:00 – 17:30 (followed by a reception)

Moderator: Simen Ekern, Journalist, Dagbladet

Programme
14:30:Registration & coffee/tea
15:00:Welcome
Oda Helen SLETNES, Norwegian Ambassador to EU
15:05:EUs renewable agenda – latest developments,
Marie DONNELLY, Director, DG ENER, European Commission
15:25:Wind power development in the UK – present and future plans,
Einar STRØMSVÅG, General Manager Scira Offshore Energy Ltd.
15:45:The North Sea offshore grid - a distant dream or soon reality?  Christian KJÆR, CEO, EWEA
16:05:Smart Grids – a quick-fix or the solution in the longer term?
Hans TEN BERGE, Secretary General, Eurelectric
16:25:Norway – A Rechargeable Battery for Europe?
Steinar BYSVEEN, EVP, Statkraft AS

16:45:

Panel discussion: 
Christian KJÆR, CEO, EWEA
Hans TEN BERGE, Secretary General, Eurelectric
Steinar BYSVEEN, EVP, Statkraft AS
Frauke THIES, EU Energy Policy Adviser, Greenpeace

17:30:

Reception hosted by Statkraft

19.30:Jazz concert at BOZAR sponsored by Statkraft:BUGGE WESSELTOFT



Statkraft is Europe's leader in renewable energy. The group develops and generates hydropower, wind power, gas power and district heating, and is a major player on the European energy exchanges. Statkraft has more than 3,200 employees in more than 20 countries.