Solar Energy has enjoyed a swift and well-documented transformation from a high cost, experimental technology to a mature, competitive energy source across the globe. While until now Ireland’s primary pathway to renewable power production has been through onshore wind energy, the drastic reduction in the cost of solar photo voltaic (PV) technology has prompted many to consider solar PV as a complementary source of renewable power. Following a keynote address on the economics of solar PV in Ireland and the system impacts associated with it from UCD Energy Institute, a panel of experts will discuss the opportunities for solar deployment in Ireland, including the potential returns, and the rationale for and structure of any future financial support schemes.
The agenda is outlined below.
4.00pm Registration
4.30pm Welcome & Introduction
Jim Arigho, Senior Manager, Project Finance, Corporate Banking Ireland, Allied Irish Banks
4.45pm Presentation: An Economic Analysis of Solar PV in Ireland & Systems Impacts of PV Deployment
Dr. Lisa Ryan, Senior Researcher at the Energy Institute, University College Dublin & SEAI Board Member
5.10pm Panel Discussion
Chaired by: Jim Arigho, Senior Manager, Project Finance, Corporate Banking Ireland, Allied Irish Banks
Dr. Lisa Ryan, Senior Researcher at the Energy Institute, University College Dublin & SEAI Board Member
David Maguire, Founder Director BNRG & Chairman of the Irish Solar Energy Association
Paul McCartie, Structured Finance Director, Lightsource
Patrick Mohr, Energy Investment Specialist, National Treasury Management Agency
Dr. Eimear Cotter, Head of Low Carbon Technologies, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Question & Answer Session
6.10pm Presentation: Infrastructure & Capital Investment 2016-2021: PPP programme
Conor Gunn, Sector Head, National Development Finance Agency
6.25pm Closing Remarks from Host
Jim Arigho, Senior Manager, Project Finance, Corporate Banking Ireland, Allied Irish Banks
6.30pm IPFA Update
IPFA Ireland Branch Council Member
6.35pm Networking Drinks Reception kindly hosted by Allied Irish Banks
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