A Holistic Approach Towards Sustainable Energy

• Adopting Clean Tech - How Quickly will the World Change
  Ray Wills, Duda & Wills Consulting, Sustainable Energy Association of  Australia

Solar Energy on the Way to Grid Parity

• Announcing the Israeli Government Grid Parity Policy
  Eugene Kandel, Head of the National Economic Council and the Chief Economic Advisor to Israel Prime-Minister 

Implementing Solar in the Age of Grid Parity

• The Latest Development Of The PV Feed-In Tariff System In Germany
  Meital Werner, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, Germany

• Retail-grid Parity in North America, Implications and Transformations
  Eran Mahrer, VP Utility Strategy, Solar Electric Power Association, USA

Ground Source Heat Pumps, Launching of Israeli Standard (SI 4640) for Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP)

• The Activities of the Department of Energy Conservation to Encourage Implementation of GSHP in Israel
  Eddie Bet-Hazavdi, Director, Department of Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources  

Energy Management in Industry

• Work Continuity and Loss Prevention, The Real ROI
  Idan Edry, CIO, Nation-E

Latest and Future Developments in Commercial Solar Technologies

• Why is Hybridization Such a Strong Driving Force for the Solar Renewable Market
  Avi Brenmiller, Brenmiller Energy Consulting Ltd., Israel
   
• From Megawatts to Gigawatts - Here is How
  David Faiman, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
   
• Grid Integration Features of PV Inverters and Utility Scale PV Solutions for Desert Conditions
  Andreas Gast, SMA Solar Technology
   
• Always On – Solar Thermal Hybrid Technology for Utility-grade Power 24-7
  Pinchas Doron, Aora Solar Ltd., Israel
   
• Utility Scale Solar Thermal Solutions
  Eli Mandelberg, HelioFocus Ltd., Israel  

Municipal Energy Management

• Policy, Legislation and Regulation - Critical Point of View Israel and OECD Countries
  Tzipi Iser-Itsiq, Netanya Academic College, Israel
   
• Various Current and Future Government Incentives that Encourage Municipal Projects that Reduce Greenhouse Gases
  Yohanan Burstein, Ministry of Environmental Protection 
   
• Energy-Efficient eHID and LED Solutions for High Power Lighting
  Zvi Segal, CEO, Metrolight Ltd., Israel

Strategic Government Programs for Promoting Energy Innovation and Implementation

• Overview of the Alternative Fuels Administration - Reducing Oil Dependancy - Vision and Goals
  Eyal Rosner, Chairman and Director of Administration Alternative Fuels Initiative, Prime Minister's Office
   
• Translating Basic Research Into Commercial Applications
  Moti Herskowitz, VP and Dean for R&D, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
   
• Constructing the Future Energy Mix
  Shlomo Wald, Chief Scientists, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources 
   
• Israel OCS Activity in the Clean-tech Sectors
  Abraham Gross, Deputy Chief Scientist for Technology, OCS MOITAL 

Advancing Grid Parity - Global Achievements and Projects by Israeli Solar Innovation

• Building the World’s Largest Solar Energy Complex
  Binyamin Koretz, Director Strategic Planning & IP, BrightSource Energy 
   
• Moving Forward with Technological Improvements
  Ofer Aish, Siemens CSP 
   
• Aora Solar - The Spain and Portugal Projects
  Haim Fried, VP and Deputy CEO, Aora Solar 
   
• HelioFocus - The China Project
  Moshe Sadeh, Business Development Manager, HelioFocus
   
• Winflex - First Wind Turbine Connected to the Grid
  Eli Kliatzkin, CEO, WinFlex
   
• Eilat Eilot RE Initiative - Energy Independence Program
  Dorit Banet, CEO, Eilat Eilot RE Initiative
   
• Capital Nature Test and Validation Center - Accelerating Innovative PV
  Noam Ilan, VP, Capital Nature Test and Validation Center

The Future of Smart Cities

• Cities Store Food and Water, and Today We Need Energy
  Daniel Jammer, Chairman, Nation-E
   
• Onboard Energy Storage System Based on UltraCapacitors for Railway Vehicles
  Alon Kuperman, Ariel University Center, Israel
   
•  Global Decline in World Electricity Demand - Efficient Smart Cities Need Less Energy
  Ray Wills, Duda & Wills Consulting, Sustainable Energy Association of  Australia
   
• Italian Experience Towards Smart Cities
  Dani Schaumann, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy  

Implementing Wind Energy in Israel

• Zoning for Wind in Israel
  Ran Dressler, Advisor for the Planning Authority

Innovation and Future Trends in Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency

• Smart Grid Innovation from the Alstom Perspectives
  Laurent Schmitt, VP Smart Grids Solutions at ALSTOM,President of the Smart Energy Management WG, Paris Region Systems & ICT Cluster 
   
• Short Intro to the Indian Smart Energy Innovation Industry
  Reji Kumar Pillai, General Partner at Magnetar Venture and the President of India Smart Grid Forum 
   
• Advanced Grid Codes
  Lior Hendelsman, Solar Edge
   
• Grid Integration Features of PV Inverters 
  Andreas Gast, SMA Solar Technology 

Dual Energy Policy - Natural Gas, Environmental Effects Against Renewable Energy

• Important Aspects in the Agreements System Including Environmental Risk Assessment in the Gas Exploration
  Efrat Shamgar, Shibolet Law Firm  
   
• Environmental Regulation and Instructions for Natural Gas Drilling Sites in the Mediterranean Sea
  Ilan Nisim, The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources
   
• DME – The Best Natural Gas Based Transportation Fuel
  Hezy Ram, DME Israel

 International Perspective on Renewable Energy

• California's Ambitious Renewables Portfolo Standard Is Reaching Initial Targets, But Will it Succeed
  Arthur Haubenstock, Perkins Coie, USA
   
• Renewable Energy Innovation for Sustainability
  Robert Kirschbaum, VP Open Innovation, Royal DSM
   
• Large PV Projects in China
  Anna Wang, China Sunergy Co., Ltd., China 

Vision: Sustainable Energy as a Catalyst for Regional Development and Cooperation

• Announcing PV Projects in Developing Countries
  Yosef Abramowitz, President, Energiya Global Capital 
   
• Biofuel Agriculture in Africa, Business and Local Development
  Doron Levi, Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Galten Biodiesel
   
• Good and Bad Energy - Shale Oil in Israel
  Eyal Biger, CEO, Good Energy Initiative
   
• Environmental Regulations for Offshore Drillings Comparing International Regulations and Recomendations for Israel
  Tommer Mayraz, Zalul - Israel's Environmental Association 

ESCO Based Efficiency Projects in Israel

• The Ministry's Policy and Future Plans for ESCO Based Projects
  Eddie Bet-Hazavdi, Director, Department of Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources
   
• The Specifications of the Auction for ESCO Based Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings
  Moshe Cederboim, Inbal Insurance Company
   
• The Auction for ESCO Based Energy Efficiency in the Ministry of Health
  Yehuda Ron, Ministry of Health 

Innovation - Latest Technology Developments - Solar, Wind, Storage & Waste to Energy

• Total Conversion of Waste to Energy
  Pinchas Mandell, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, MagneGas Israel 
   
• New Developments in Photovoltaic Dye Cells at 3GSolar
  Jonathan Goldstein, 3GSolar Photovoltaics Ltd.
   
• Smart Wind's New Technology For Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
  Rami Masri, Smart Wind Ltd - L.N. Green Technological Incubator, Israel

Global and Local Implementation of Renewable Energy

• A New Generation of Photovoltaic Solar System
  Claude Oiknine, Energy Center for Off Grid Area
   
• Emerging Green India - Fostering Renewable and Clean Energy Technologies for Power Generation
  Benjamin Reuben, Energy Consultant, India
   
• Solar Decathlon China 2013 Competition - Team Israel
  Chen Shalita, Alfa Sustainable Projects Limited, Israel 

Efficiency – Changing Habits, the Secret Weapon

• Alternative Building Design and Significant Electricity Savings on Lotan Eco-Campus
  Cicelsky Alex, Center for Creative Ecology, Israel
   
• Energy Efficiency is the Real Alternative to the Alternative Energy
  Ofer Keren, NIDAN, Israel
   
• One-to-One Analysis of Total Energy Resource Consumption Across Domains Powered by EnergyPoints Analytics Represented in Israel by Ledico Group
  Ofer Alon, EnergyPoints, USA

Accelerating Innovation Through Policy

• Building Intellectual Property Awareness Into Renewable Energy Business Strategy
  Gaston Kroub, Locke Lord LLP, USA
• Solar R&D in a Changing Market Environment
  Elyakim Kassel, SES, a MAGNET Consortium, Israel

Advancing Sustainable Energy Implementation in Israel through Policy and Practice

• Enabling Domestic PV Installations in the Grid Parity Era
  Shahar Dolev, Research Director, The Israeli Energy Forum 
   
• Renewable Energies in Israel in the Grid Parity Age
  Hanan Einav-Levy, Chief Scientist Office, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Israel
   
• The Potential of Solar Thermal to Substantially Replace Fossil Fuels for Electricity Generation in Israel
  Roman Adinberg, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
   
• Methanol, as a Low Cost Alternative Fuel for Emission Reduction in Gas Turbines
  Mordechai (Modi) Reshef, Generation Division, Israel Electric Corporation (IEC), Israel

 

 

 

 

Promoting Innovation and Implementation
Avi Feldman, CEO Capital Nature

Renewable Energy Potential in Proceedings
Fanny Sasporta, Director of National Projects, ILA

Fuel Shares of TPES in 2035

Grid Parity
Israel Gilad, VP Property Development, Arava Power Company

New Smart Energy R&D Cluster Initiative in Paris
Laurent Schmitt, VP Smart Grids Solutions at ALSTOM
President of the Smart Energy Management WG, Paris Region Systems & ICT Cluster 

Energy Efficiency in Industry
Orna Golan, Israel Electric Company

Accelerating the Deployment of Smart Grids Around the World
Paddy Turnbull, Chairman of the Global Smart Grid Federation and the Growth Strategy Leader, GE Energy - Digital Energy

Smart Grid Ireland
Paddy Turnbull, Chairman of the Global Smart Grid Federation and the Growth Strategy Leader, GE Energy - Digital Energy

“Profits or Prophets” - Alternative Energy as a Catalyst for Regional Development
Plenary

Zoning and Regulation in the Age of Grid Parity
Ran Dressler, Advisor for the Planning Authority

Latest and Future Developments in Commercial Solar Technologies
Session

Smart Grid

SolarEdge

Strategic Outlook for Photovoltaics
Stuart Wenham, CTO, Suntech 

Transparent Protection Solutions

Natural Gas Based Industry Development Potential
Zeev Berel, Ministry of Economy