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SESSION 1: SETTING THE SCENE FOR SOLAR ENERGY IN PAKISTAN – ESSENTIALS TO CREATE A LEADING & SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR |
| 10:00am-10:05am |
Welcome Remarks
Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO, FAKT Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
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| 10:06am-10:15am |
Conference Opening/Moderator 
Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO, Joint Forces for Solar
- Latest updates on regulatory frameworks that are currently in place.
- What are the legal challenges for local and foreign companies in Pakistan?
- Guidelines on how to structure renewable energy projects.
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| 10:15am-10:45am |
Keynote | Assessing the Viability of Solar Energy in Pakistan: Short-term benefits and Future Energy Scenarios
INTRODUCTION BY:
Tauseef H. Farooqi, Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
SPEAKERS:
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Imtiaz Hussain Baloch, Finance Professional, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
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Ali Feroz Khan, Electrical Engineer, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
- A review of the electricity market, renewable energy market and related organizations.
- Renewable energy targets in Pakistan.
- The role of Solar Energy in Pakistan’s energy mix 2030.
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| 10:45am-11:15am |
Keynote | Renewable Energy Policies and the Regulatory Framework
Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director,Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
- Latest updates on regulatory frameworks that are currently in place.
- What are the legal challenges for local and foreign companies in Pakistan?
- Guidelines on how to structure renewable energy projects.
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| 11:15am-11:30am |
Networking Break |
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SESSION 2: REAL LIFE EXAMPLES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESSFUL SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT |
| 11:30am- 11:50am |
The Local Perspective: Key Issues to Successfully Initiate Solar Power Plants
Umer Farooq, Vice President Investments Pakistan, Yellow Door Energy
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| 11:50pm-12:10pm |
Launch a New Era of Smart Energy
Craig Shen, Director of System Application Department, GoodWe Solar Academy , JIANGSU GOODWE POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
- International best practice case studies from a market leader.
- Global experiences in institutional and private financing of renewables.
- Key issues: Regional specifics, logistical challenges and maintenance.
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| 12:10pm-01:00pm |
Part 1:Executive Statement on Synchronizing Domestic & International Efforts to Facilitate Market Growth in Pakistan
- Smooth market take-off: Lessons Pakistan can learn from other renewable energy programs.
- Successful strategies to promote solar energy in Pakistan – Highlighting the local and international view.
- How to enter the solar market in Pakistan? Basics of a successful market entry for international players.
- What can European and Pakistani companies offer in a Joint Venture?
SPEAKERS:
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Muhammad Saqlain Arshad, Senior Partner, SAQLAIN, HUSNAIN & CO..
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Waqas Nazir Awan, Engineer, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila.
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Syed Rafay Ali, Branch Manager, Jubaili Bros Solar
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| 1:00pm- 2:00pm |
Networking Break |
| 2:00pm- 2:40pm |
Part 2: Executive Statement on Synchronizing Domestic & International Efforts to Facilitate Market Growth in Pakistan
- Smooth market take-off: Lessons Pakistan can learn from other renewable energy programs.
- Successful strategies to promote solar energy in Pakistan – Highlighting the local and international view.
- How to enter the solar market in Pakistan? Basics of a successful market entry for international players.
- What can European and Pakistani companies offer in a Joint Venture?
SPEAKERS:
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Ubaid Rehman, Assistant Managing Director, Maxell Power (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Karl-Heinz Tönges, Head of Strategic Projects & Markets, S:FLEX GmbH
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Sylvio Zeidler, Sales Manager, KBE Elektrotechnik GmbH
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SESSION 3: UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTALS FOR SUCCESSFUL SOLAR MARKET TAKE-OFF IN PAKISTAN – AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES, FINANCING MECHANISMS AND LOCAL VALUE CREATION |
| 2:40pm- 3:00pm |
Non Renewable, Renewable and Solar Energy Options- Challenge and Way Forward
Zaigham M. Rizvi, Expert Consultant World Bank , Affordable Housing and Energy Poverty
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| 3:00pm-3:20pm |
Technology Focus: Which Solar Energy System PV, CSP, SPV or Hybrid is Best Suited for Pakistan and Why?
Aamir Hussain, CEO, Tesla-PV
- Review of technologies available in the marketplace incl. solar modules, inverters, mounting systems, trackers and balance of system components.
- Critical success factors in optimizing solar plants to receive higher returns.
- Maximum energy yield by combining high efficiency technologies with a module design adapted to desert and sunbelt regions.
- The role of energy storage systems in the renewable energy segment – Long-term perspectives.
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| 3:20pm-3:40pm |
Core Elements of Financing a Solar Project in Pakistan
Omar M. Malik, Director Business Development, Shams Power
- Financing mechanisms to stimulate funding of the local value chain.
- Global experiences in institutional and private financing of renewable.
- What makes a product/project bankable? The equity providers’ perspective.
- Managing expectations while attracting investors in the early development stage.
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| 3:40pm- 4:00pm |
Future of Grid in the Light of Distributed Energy Adoption in Pakistan
Waqas Haroon Moosa, CEO, Hadron Solar
- How utilities around the globe are dealing with the phenomenon of distributed solar.
- Current legislation, regulations and policies in Pakistan.
- Opportunities and challenges of distributed solar and other innovations in Pakistan.
- The critical need for planning for the future.
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| 4:00pm-4:20pm |
Energy Sector Integration – A Future Based on Renewable Energy
Muhammad Azrum Ansari, Key Account Manager-Solar Divison, Fronius Middle East FZE
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