4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA Brochure

Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Conference Bag Sponsor:Bronze Sponsor:Supporting Sponsosr:Exhibitors:ThE vEry BEST CSP speaker line-up anywhere in the worldConcentrated Solar Power Summit USA4th Annualresearched & Organized byJune 23rd - 25th // Parc 55 // San Franciscosave $400 register before February 26thNorth America’s premier CSP meeting place that shows you how to deliver a profitable, productive & commercially successful CSP business• Government perspectives on CSP development - Discover the latest regulation, legislation, incentives and support for the development of CSP in North America• Experiences learned from CSP plants in the ground - Starting up, successful testing, and O&M experiences • Is project finance a mission impossible? - An honest appraisal from the banks on the situation in 2010 and beyond • Storage developments - Unique analysis into Andasol I data and the very latest technological developments such as concrete and PCM • Emerging markets - From state by state analysis to a broader global perspective discover the most profitable geographical markets for your CSP business • Technology and innovation - Exclusive insights and updates into the very latest designs and components for CSP you have created ThE MUST-ATTEND conference for the solar thermal crowd. We will be there next year. Arnold Leitner, CEO, SkyFuel FACTNOrTh AMEriCA’S PrEMiEr CSP EvENT6 reasons why you must attend this summit1 50+ Expert Speakers 2 600+ Conference & Exhibition Attendees 3 35+ Exhibition booths 4 Multiple Focused Conference Tracks 5 CSP Industry Awards Ceremony 6 CSP Site Visit The 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit Why yOU CAN’T AFFOrD NOT TO BE hErEThe CSP industry in North America is poised for massive growth and development as renewed regulatory, certification, permitting and financial support comes into play this year. Such as the Bureau of Land Managements “Fast Track” scheme that could see 1000’s of Megawatts worth of projects move through the pipeline and into the ground by December 2010. representing what some analysts have called a “perfect storm” for CSP development & a unique window of opportunity that if your business gets right could secure yourself a massive slice of this industries market set to be worth over $200bn.This is a tipping point for the CSP industry in North America, and what’s clear is that if you want to ensure you don’t miss out on this massive opportunity you need to get up to speed fast on the very latest regulatory, transmission, siting, permitting, finance, technology, storage and project development issues affecting your business’s success in this market. responding to these challenges, CSP Today have created the 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit, North America’s premier CSP event that shows you how to create a profitable, productive and commercially successful CSP business.Meet 600+ of your peers, stakeholders and business rivals at this agenda-setting event The 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit is North America’s premier CSP event. Quite simply, it is the industry’s most highly regarded meeting place for learning, networking and setting up deals. Every year, over 600 global CSP leaders converge on San Francisco, representing leading developers, key material and component suppliers, influential financiers, government organizations and agencies. in fact, the question isn’t: “Who’s attending?” it’s: ‘Who’s not attending?” 50 world class speakers sharing their knowledge – and answering your questionsSuch is the importance of this event that more than 50 of CSP’s most influential figures, thought leaders, innovators and hands-on experts are joining forces to address the Summit. The key organizations they represent include ESTELA, SEPA, Protermosolar, California Energy Commission, Arizona Corporate Commission, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, FERC and the Western Area Power Administration. As the two days of keynote presentations, panel debates and in-depth workshops unfold, you’ll be learning from the best. it’s by no means one-way traffic… come armed with your questions, issues and challenges, because you’re certain to get perceptive, intelligent and enormously authoritative answers – along with proven solutions – to take back to the office.REGISTRATIoN IS qUICk AND EASy Cick here to register securely online nowWe look forward to meeting you in stunning SAN FRANCISCo oN 23-25 JUNE 2010For The Latest Updates visit www.csptoday.com/usyoU set the summit agenda – we guarantee itit’s not what we want to talk about at the 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit – it’s all about what you want to discuss. Which means you won’t waste a single second at sessions that bear no relevance to your professional concerns. We’ve spent six months interviewing more than 100 CSP executives, drilling down with them into the issues that matter most. The result? A tailor-made agenda that reflects the prime day-by-day challenges you’re up against in eight business-critical areas: > Finance > Storage > Permitting > Transmission > regulation > Siting > Legislation > Project DevelopmentRoad test the latest CSP solutions in this year’s bigger-than-ever Expo HallOur CSP Exhibition has proved so successful, we’ve outgrown our previous venue. Last year we brought you over 20 leading component and solution providers. This time, you can scrutinize 35+ exhibitors in our brand new – and much larger – Expo hall. But it’s not only about size. Selection is even more important. Every exhibitor has to pass our ‘relevance test’. Which ensures you don’t have to wade through a maze of Pv stands in order to pinpoint the CSP solutions you need. instead, you’re certain to see what’s on offer from the world’s leading CSP suppliers, all together under one roof. it’s your chance to examine and assess the very latest technology, materials and services for the CSP industry. What’s new this year?Successful though we are, we’re not resting on our laurels. This year’s Summit will have more delegates, more expert speakers, more exhibitors, more choice, and even more networking than before. We’ve also incorporated three brand new features:1. Focused Workshops: These are open to all delegates. They give you the time and space to explore core issues in a relaxed, intimate environment. Topics to date are CSP Financing and CSP Technology. More information will become available over the next few weeks, so be sure to keep your eye on the Summit Agenda.2. The 1st US CSP Today industry Awards: Destined to become the benchmark for excellence in CSP, the Awards present you with the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and gain the attention of future clients, potential investors and industry peers. 3. Exclusive CSP Site visit: CSP Today in association with ausra are pleased to offer you the opportunity as part of this years summit to go on a site visit to their 5MW Kimberlina plant in Bakersfield. For more information please turn the page.Two reasons to register todayAll three Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summits to date have sold out. And given the level of interest in 2010, this year will be no exception. in order to be fair to everyone, we take applications strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. So eliminate the risk of being waitlisted by registering right away. you can also turn necessity into a virtue by registering before 26th February 2010 (assuming we haven’t already posted the Sold Out sign) as you’ll save $400 with an Early Bird Bonus.Conference program at a glance23rd June SiTE viSiTDepart for Kimberlina PlantArrivE BACK iN SAN FrANCiSCO Morning aFTernoon eveningFor The Latest Updates visit www.csptoday.com/usExclusive CSP Site visityour Chance To See CSP In Action As part of this years Concentrated Solar Power Summit 2010 we are please to offer you an exclusive chance to visit one of the most groundbreaking CSP sites in the world. you will get to see for yourself, up close and personal some of today’s most exciting CSP technology that’s actually in the ground and producing power. AUSRA kIMBERLINA 5MW CSP PLANTThanks to the cooperation of Ausra we are offering the chance to visit their new 5MW linear fresnel CSP plant in Bakersfield California. The Kimberlina plant is the first CSP development in California in over twenty years. We will visit the plant so that you can see for yourself how this pioneering technology looks and works in the field. This one-of-a-kind CSP experience is only available to delegates of the 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA 2010. Places are limited and will sell out fast so book your ticket todayFor information on registration please have a look at the registration form towards the back of this brochure. The Most important CSP Event Of The year24th June PLENAryCSP Leaders PerspectivesCSP Market USA NETWOrKiNG DriNKS PArTyCSP industry Awards Ceremony25th June CSP Markets WorldwideProject Finance For CSP Plants SUMMiT CLOSESFor further questions please email sitevisit@csptoday.comTrACK ONESite selection TransmissionProject DevelopmentTrACK TWOregulationEngineering Procurement & Construction KiMBErLiNA SiTE viSiTTrACK ONEThermal StorageTrACK TWO TechnologyNorth America’s largest Concentrated Solar Power Conference & ExhibitionExhibitionRoad test the latest CSP solutions in this year’s bigger-than-ever Expo HallOur CSP Exhibition has proved so successful, we’ve outgrown our previous venue. Last year we brought you over 20 leading component and solution providers. This time, you can scrutinize 35+ exhibitors in our brand new – and much larger – Expo hall. But it’s not only about size. Selection is even more important. Every exhibitor has to pass our ‘relevance test’. Which ensures you don’t have to wade through a maze of Pv stands in order to pinpoint the CSP solutions you need. instead, you’re certain to see what’s on offer from the world’s leading CSP suppliers, all together under one roof. it’s your chance to examine and assess the very latest technology, materials and services for the CSP industry. 3 Top reasons To Attend1. enhance your Product Knowledge The 4th Annual CSP Summit Exhibition is a “can’t miss” opportunity to see new products and share insight with industry peers. you will be able to see, understand and experience the latest solutions - all under one roof and in the span of just 2 days. 2. meet the most influential People in the CsP ecosystem: The exhibition is the only Concentrated Solar Power focused exhibition in North America. it puts you in the same room as more than 600 key decision makers from right across the value-chain so you can mingle and network with companies releasing innovative products and solutions. 3. Face-to-Face networking is Key to survival in 2010: The exhibition is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with over 600 CSP professionals and build relationships that can assist you with future business challenges. Be the first to meet leading developers, key material and component suppliers, influential financiers and government organizations and agencies. Sponsorship/ Exhibiting opportunitiesEvery Sponsor and Exhibit Campaign will be customized to meet your specific objectives so call Jim Cohen today on 917-270-4603 to discuss your best options.if you sell and market CSP related products or services then this event will dramatically increase your universe for sales in 2010 and 2011, if you need our speakers, sponsors and delegates as partners or clients, this is a big opportunity for you to meet, greet and interact with them in person.Sponsoring, exhibiting or advertising with us is one the best and most cost effective ways to prospect, generate interest, move companies through your pipeline and ultimately make deals. it gives you a unique and valuable opportunity to build relationships and imprint your company name on the summit attendees and all of the 40,000+ industry we’ll be promoting to for the next 26 weeks. if your company is looking to be one of the leaders in the concentrated solar power space then call today for more information on exactly how we can help you.FOr MOrE iNFOrMATiON CONTACT:Jim CohenBusiness Development Director North America, New Solar TodayT: +1 917-270-4603 F: +1 646-478-9007 E: jcohen@newsolartoday.com W: www.csptoday.com/usi’ve made some very good contacts and actually come out of it with business, so it’s very worthwhile.Paul heye, Sales representative, hyspanit is a great opportunity to meet our customers and future partners.renaud Jourdan, Product Marketing Manager, Dow ChemicalThis is a great event to present ourselves, our company and to see what our competitors are doing.Torsten Andersch, Global Director of Business Development, SPXreserve Your Place Today - Call 1800 814 3459This is the who’s who of the CSP industryLet’s put it this way... who’s not attendingCSP Developers/CEO, CTO, COO, Managing Director, Business Dev ManagerCSP Engineers,EPC’s, ConsultantsCSP Solution ProvidersGov. Agencies & Bodies,NGO’s, AcademicsCommerical & Marketing DirectorsPressit was great to see over 650 potential clients, you will definitely see us here next year.Foster Wheeler Corporationyou have created ThE MUST-ATTEND conference for the solar thermal crowd. We will be there next year. SkyFuelLast year’s CSP conference afforded us a chance to meet with many of the key industry players.Solar reserveThe World’s Best CSP industry Networking OpportunitiesThink Linked in for the CSP industry Through our brand new online networking facility as a delegate of the event you’ll have the exclusive opportunity 2 weeks out from the event to:• Connect with all registered delegates and sponsors 2 weeks out from the event• Arrange meetings early, and ensure you get the face to face time you need from those important clients and contacts• Evaluate which vendors you want to meet and spend time with• Identify companies from different global regions to connect with• Enhance your overall conference experience by building relationships both before and at the summit.ONLiNE PrE EvENT NETWOrKiNG Taking place on the evening of June 24th, CSP Today welcomes all delegates to our Annual industry Networking Drinks Party. your opportunity to network with over 650 of the leading players in the CSP industry from around the world. CSP iNDUSTry NETWOrKiNG DriNKS PArTyBrand New Networking Features For this yearALL the major players will be at the show and so should your business. We guarantee that you will meet people who you can do business with. At last years summits - hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of business was done on site.For The Latest Updates visit www.csptoday.com/us PlatformAn Award presents an opportunity to stand out from the crowd and gain the attention of future clients, potential investors, and industry peers.PrestigeThe CSP Today Awards are an industry accolade that is recognized on a global scale.Publicityreceiving a CSP Today Award guarantees media attention and will provide powerful channels for promoting your product or service.The CSP Today Awards are designed to recognize and to reflect the hard work, talent and potential in bringing to fruition real products and real advances in CSP.in addition, the awards are a unique opportunity for the industry to gather, celebrate and highlight the achievements of the past year. CSP Today therefore encourages contributions across the industry and across all markets of the world.The Awards are judged by independent industry experts and are open to all companies in the CSP eco-system that develop and provide compelling products, services, and content.The must-attend awards show of the year. Nominate now and ensure your company is globally recognizedBRAND NEW To THIS yEARAwArdsCSP iNNOvATiONCSP COMPETiTivENESSBEST iNCrEASED DiSPATChABiLiTy SOLUTiONBEST APPLiED rESEArCh AND DEvELOPMENT iN CSPBEST COMMErCiALizED TEChNOLOGiCAL iNNOvATiONA CSP Today Award is your path to ultimate industry recognition What are you waiting for? NoMINATE yoUR CoMPANy NoWWhy NOMiNATE? The Global CSP Today Awards is officially open for entry now if you want your company/product to be recognized and be known as a trailblazer in the ever-competitive and evolving CSP industry then you need to nominate your company now WhO CAN NOMiNATE? We invite all companies that operate within the CSP space to nominate themselves. Whether you work for a start-up company or a multinational conglomerate, we want to hear from you and we want you to nominate your company for ultimate industry recognition NOMiNATiON DEADLiNE Nominations will close on April 19, 2010. Make sure you nominate your company now in order to get an edge-above the competition The presentation of the awards will take place during a industry drinks reception on June 24, 2010. WhO PiCKS ThE WiNNErS? Finalists for each category are selected by a panel of industry experts. The winners of each category are then chosen at the event by popular vote.CATEGoRIES FoR 2010World Class Speaker Line Upreserve Your Place Today - Call 1800 814 3459Christy herigregional Director for the Eastern USSEPAJose Alfonso NebreraPresidentESTELALuis CrespoSecretary GeneralProtermosolarGilbert. E. CohenSenior vice President AccionaJonathan SilverExecutive Director, Loan ProgramsUS Department of Energyray BradyManagerBureau of Land ManagementFrank WilkinsSolar Thermal r&D Team LeaderUS Department of EnergyDaniel Duncan vice President & General ManagerSiemens EnergyCedric PhilibertSenior ConsultantInternational Energy AgencyEileen AllenManager, Siting and compliance officerCalifornia Energy CommissionDr hatice GecolDirectorNevada State Energy officeKristy MayesCommissionerArizona Corporate CommissionMarc SpitzerCommissionerFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionJim BaakPolicy Director for Utility Scale SolarVote SolarSpeaker to be confirmedPosition tbcWestern Area Power Administration Nathaniel BullardSenior AnalystNew Energy FinanceJose MartinCEOSENERAntonio Gomez zamoraGeneral DirectorACS CobraDaniel Calderoninvestment ManagerMasdarKelly BeningaGlobal Director, renewable EnergyWorleyParsonsBechtel PowerBill GouldCTOSolar Reserve Fred MorseSenior Advisor of US OperationsAbengoa S.AMark MehosManagerConcentrating Solar Power, NREL (invited)Charles BenjaminDirectorNevada office, Western Resource AdvocatesCarl zichellaDirector of Western renewable Energy ProgramsThe Sierra ClubNada CulverSenior CounselThe Wilderness SocietyJordan MacknickEnergy and Environment AnalystNational Renewable Energy LaboratoryJohanna WaldSenior CounselNatural Resources Defense CouncilDareen van’t hofvice President SolarUS BancorpNatalia KulichenkoSenior Energy SpecialistWorld BankMelisa Lewis WilsonSenior vice PresidentUnion BankMit BuchananManaging Director, Energy investmentsJP Morgan Capital CorporationAnne GillettePolicy Analyst, renewables Portfolio Standard ProgramCalifornia Public Utilities CommissionGrant rosenblumregulatory CounselCalifornia Independent System operatorsrich FergusonCo-ordinatorCEERT (tentative)Michael DeAngelisManager, Ar&DGT ProgramSacramento Municipal Utility DistrictBrad Friesenvice President, renewable Business LineFluorShirish GiraudCo-ordinatorThe Energy and Resources InstituteAdrian PanowDirector Energy investmentDept. of Primary Industriesvisit The Website - WWW.CSPTODAy.COM/USConcentrated Solar Power Market AnalysisCSP Leaders Perspectives• A detailed guide to the advances of the CSP industry in the last 12 months • The CSP industry ‘to do’ list - understand the primary challenges all players must address if the industry is to continue to thrive and grow - including; raising efficiency, reducing costs and scaling up production • Beyond subsidies and feed in tariffs - see realistic projections of grid parity • Take away each experts own assessment of the most exciting short and longer term commercial CSP opportunities Christy herig, regional Director for the Eastern US, sePaJosé Alfonso Nebrera, President, esTeLaLuis Crespo, Secretary General, ProtermosolarCedric Philibert, Senior Consultant, international energy agencyGlobal Concentrated Solar Thermal Industry overview• Get an exclusive overview of the market challenges and opportunities for concentrated solar thermal Globally • Understand the latest projects in the pipeline for CSP around the world as well as those currently under construction • Discover which markets hold the most promise now and in the future, as well which specific global regions policy, legislation and financing best support CSP Nathaniel Bullard, Senior Analyst, new energy Finance - (Us)Luis Crespo, Secretary General, Protermosolar - (spain)Daniel Calderon, investment Manager, Masdar - (Mena)Shirish Giraud, Co-ordinator, The energy and resources institute- (india)Adrian Panow, Director Energy investment, Dept of primary industries - (australia)CSP Project Development overview: Updates and Expectations for the US• Get a more in-depth look on the current CSP project development status in the US, understand why projects are stalled and what needs to be done to get them in the ground • Find out how many CSP projects have been cancelled and how many are moving forwards • Discover what project deals have been made in 2009? What’s in the pipeline and when we can expect projects to start moving again as market conditions improve Fred Morse, Senior Advisor of US Operations, abengoa s.a.ray Brady, Manager, Bureau of Land ManagementFrank Wilkins, Solar Thermal r&D Team Leader, U.s Department of energyMark Mehos, Manager, Concentrating Solar Power, nreL -(invited)Site SelectionCSP and Environmental Issues• Environmental Siting Principles for Large Scale Energy Projects • Embracing NEPA and Your Environmental Partners • Notes From the Field: An Environmentalists view • Utility Scale Solar and the Environment: Collaboration to Avoid Conflict • A Collaborative Approach to Environmental Mitigation in Nevada Panel Chair: Charles M. Benjamin, Ph.D., J.D., Nevada Director, Western resource advocatesCarl zichella, Director of Western renewable Energy Programs, sierra ClubNada Culver, Senior Counsel, The Wilderness societyJohanna Wald, Senior Attorney, natural resources Defense CouncilJordan Macknick, Energy and Environmental Analyst, national renewable energy LaboratoryJim Baak, Policy Director for Utility Scale Solar, vote solarRegional Comparison of CSP Site Selection opportunties & Challenges• Overview of the incentives and schemes state energy authorities have developed to stimulate market demand for concentrated solar power • Hear the hottest information on topics including county / state permitting, water issues, military restrictions and transmission • Learn what new initiatives these authorities have in the pipeline to support the further development of CSP in their regions Eileen Allen, Manager, siting and compliance officer, California energy CommissionKristy Mayes, Commissioner, arizona Corporate CommissionDr hatice Gecol, Director, nevada state energy office CSP FinancingInvestor Perspectives on Financing of CSP Projects• Find out what banks perceive as a feasible project - and if your project is financeable • Hear about the World Bank’s work financing CSP projects in developing countries • Learn what project types venture capitalists are currently favoring - and why • Key insight into the state of the tax equity market: Who’s still in the space and what other tax equity sources are available to you? • Get up to speed with the latest developments in the public capital markets and what opportunities are available for solar companies Moderator: Tom Glascock, Partner, orrickDareen van’t hof, vice President Solar, Us BancorpNatalia Kulichenko, Senior Energy Specialist, World BankMit Buchanan, Managing Director, Energy investments, JP Morgan Capital CorporationMelisa Lewis Wilson, Senior vice President, Union Bank North American CSP industry Set for Exponential Growth in 2010 and BeyondThe Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Programme• Understand how the loan guarantee program works, how to succeed in the application process and when money is likely to become available • Discover which projects are likely to qualify for the DOE loan guarantee - and why • Find out why being “shovel-ready” can secure you that all important government financial support Jonathan Silver, Executive Director, Loan Programs, Us Department of energyregulation & PermittingBureau of Land Management - Regulation & Permitting of CSP Development• Your exclusive guide to the permitting process for CSP in the US, understand what permits you need and how to obtain them • Discover what the BLM has in the pipeline for Concentrated Solar Power development in the solar zones • Evaluate and analyze the BLM’s Fast Track scheme and what this means for CSP development ray Brady, Manager, Bureau of Land ManagementTransmissionovercoming Transmission obstacles to CSP Development in the US• Evaluate and Analyze the key issues in connecting Concentrated Solar Power to the grid system • Understand the current and projected expansion plans of the existing grid to support the development of CSP in the US • Hear about the lessons learned and challenges overcome when integrating solar energy into system operation for the first time Anne Gillette, Policy Analyst, renewables Portfolio Standard Program, California Public Utilities CommissionGrant rosenblum, regulatory Counsel, California independent system operatorsMarc Spitzer, Commissioner, Federal energy regulatory commissionWestern area Power adminstration - (Speaker to be confirmed)rich Ferguson, Co-ordinator, CeerT Project DevelopmentProject Development Challenges & opportunities• Exclusive insight and lessons learnt from developers who actually have steel in the ground and are producing energy • Life cycle costs and performance - find out how much it really costs to run and maintain a CSP plant and analyse the durability, maintenance and efficiency issues that will affect every element of your site • Learn about new exciting technologies such as multi-towers and the new trough technology that will help slash the cost of your solar field • Tower, PT, Dish, Fresnel and multi-tower...will they all co-exist or will there be a clear winner in the technology battle over time? • Bankable and non-bankable technologies - what are banks looking for and what can be done to turn a non-bankable technology into a positive asset that can actually help you secure funding José Alfonso Nebrera, CEO, aCs CobraGilbert E. Cohen, Senior vice President, accionaJose Martin, CEO, senerSiemens Presentation - keynote PresentationDaniel Duncan, vice President & General Manager, siemens energy inc.Solar Savings - Ways to Cut the Cost of CSP Plants• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for solar - discover the key differences between solar EPC and EPC in other energy markets, and how EPC’s can help you to significantly reduce your costs • Cost cutting tips - how to increase efficiency, scale up effectively and how to stretch loan terms as far as possible to lower the cost of financing • Receivers, mirrors, heliostats, thermal fluid, trackers and other key components - discover the latest technological breakthroughs that can significantly reduce your costs • Economies of scale and technological developments - how size and r&D can contribute to cost reduction Kelly Beninga, Global Director, renewable Energy, WorleyParsonsAllan D. Bennett, vP, Solar Market Development, Hydro aluminum extrusion americasMichael Magdich, General Manager Solar - CSP, guardian industriesThe CSP Project Life Cycle: an EPC’s Insight• Project Development and Finance- Project Finance – the importance of reputation, balance sheet, and credit rating - Cycle Optimization – lowering capital cost and levelized cost of electricity- Project Certainty – lump sum turnkey price with schedule and performance guarantees• Project Execution- Detailed Design – technology integration, constructability and reliability - Procurement – leveraging the global supply chain- Construction – labor posture, resource availability and safety- Project Management – controlling cost, schedule and quality• Life After Startup- Operations and maintenance – maintaining output and profitabilityBrad Friesen, vice President, renewables Business Line, FluorSecuring a Power Purchase Agreement for your CSP Project• PPAs are a key to financing and developing your project discover what you need to do in order to secure a power purchase agreement in partnership with a utility • Find out which utilities are excited to work with CSP and get the latest on how they will be pushing forward with installation projects • Meet their needs - understand what utilities want most from their CSP partners so that you can build long term winning relationships and position your CSP business for future success Michael DeAngelis, Manager, Ar&DGT Program, sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictCSP TechnologyParabolic Trough Collectors - Nevada Solar one Case Study• Lessons learned from in the field, learn what the ideal plant size is for minimizing thermal heat loss • How much it really costs to run and maintain a CSP plant? • Durability, how long will the mirrors last? As well as maintenance and efficiency issues that will affect every element of your site Gilbert. E. Cohen, Senior vice President, accionaCompact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) - kimberlina Case Study• Exclusive performance data from Ausra’s 5MW plant, the first CSP plant in California for 20 years • Get an overview of the plant design and understand the advantages of Ausra’s linear Fresnel technology • Learn about the challenges Ausra faced in the development of the plant and take away best practices to implement yourself ausra Central Power Receiver Plants• Understand the performance and cost benefits central tower receiver technology holds over parabolic troughs • Hear an update on the latest technology and efficiency breakthroughs from central power receivers • Evaluate actual data from in the field and understand how this technology really performs Dish Sterling• Exclusive update on dish sterling technology breakthroughs and in the field performance data • The latest efficiency breakthroughs, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how this technology can cater to both utility and distributed models • Gain insight into the solar one and solar two dish sterling projects and find out what projects are in the pipeline and market outlook for dish sterling in the future Panel Session RoundupEvaluation of Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies CSP Technology in Depth - Costs, Performance and Picking Long-Term Winners• From new startups to established technology models, get the very latest on what will give your project the edge over the competition. • Discuss the latest designs, installations, costs and maintenance issues and discover which technology is most compatible with and sustainable for your CSP project. • Hear from representatives from parabolic trough technology to dish stirling, and understand the pros and cons of plant design, installation and operations and maintenanceDirect Steam Generation (DSG) - Capabilities, Feasibility and Planning for Deployment• DSG power vs Heat Transfer fluid (HTF) - are the promises of 20% cost reduction in electricity prices through DSG really possible? • Analyze the feasibility of DSG for your plant and discover the technical information, capabilities and constraints that you need to be aware of • Take advantage of valuable lessons learned from the latest state-of-the-art DSG r&D projects • Commercial deployment of DSG - what it will take, what the main obstacles are, when it will be possible and what you need to consider to plan ahead Thermal Energy StorageMolten Salt Storage - A Spanish Case Study• Hear from ACS Cobra about their experience using molten salt storage on their Andasol 1 CSP plant • Evaluate the challenges they faced such as corrosion, salt freezing and other costly problems and discover how they overcame them • Is Molten Salt storage the right solution for your plant? Discover how it works and how much it costs to set-up and maintain from the people who really know Antonio Gomez zamora, aCs CobraThe Progress and Promise of Molten Salt Storage• Get and informative look at in the field data from a molten salt storage system and discover what you need to take into consideration when designing and constructing a molten salt storage facility for your plant • The associated risks of molten salt storage - find the best approaches to deal with issues such as corrosion, salt freezing and other costly problems • Optimize your thermal storage design From size comparison to realistic costing, get the low-down on how to ensure fast and effective installation of TES for your project Bill Gould, Chief Technology Officer, solar reserveConcrete Storage Solutions - Costs, Performance and Potential• Is concrete storage the right solution for your plant? Discover how it works and how much it costs to set-up and maintain • Find out why concrete storage is a reliable and flexible solution and how it’s scalable design can be a critical advantage over other solar storage solutions • Results from the latest commercial projects and prototypes - get the inside track on the lessons learned and data collected from the construction and deployment of concrete storage so far • Get a crash course in the development of concrete storage to date and find out what work is currently underway to reduce costs and improve performance • The future for concrete storage - hear how researchers are racing to create a super-solar-storing concrete mix that will double the current maximum operating temperature and reduce costs to the levels needed for mass commercialization richard Welle, CTO, Phasiks incStone Storage for CSP - A New Approach• Uncover the potential of this newly developed technology that promises to store heat at temperatures above 500° for longer than ever before - without breaking the bank • Find out exactly how soon stone storage systems could be developed and deployed for CSP plants and what it would take to make it happen • How to optimize a stone storage system to take advantage of multiple hour storage - maximizing whats technically possible and saving costs Panel Session RoundupEvaluation Of Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems BECHTEL EPC WoRkSHoPExclusive breakfast workshop hosted by Bechtel focused on Engineering Procurement Construction for Concentrated Solar Power For more info visit www.csptoday.com/usyour roadmap To Delivering a Profitable, Productive & Commercially Successful CSP BusinessThrEE SiMPLE STEPS TO rEGiSTEr NOWTERMS & CONDITIONS Places are transferable without any charge. 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