the 3rd national summit renewable energy Creating a Vision for Renewable Energy in the New Economy
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March 4th 2010 Croke Park Conference Centre Dublin Sponsors Powering Renewable Energy for Ireland In March of 2008, ESB made a groundbreaking commitment to a sustainable future with the announcement of challenging targets to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2012, 50% by 2020 and to be net-carbon-neutral by 2035. Currently we are divesting much of our older inefficient thermal plant and replacing it with high-efficiency, combined cycle gas turbine and making rapid progress in building our renewables portfolio based on wind and ocean. The future sustainable generation platform will be based on greatly expanded wind (> 30%) combined with clean coal and carbon capture and storage (CCS). The national target for Wind Power for 2020 is in excess of 5,000 MW. To accommodate this we need considerable investment in our infrastructure both at distribution and transmission levels. ESB has committed to this and has planned a major capital programme. We have also made great strides in making our networks smarter through initiatives such as SCADA, predictive fault location and intelligent re-closers. Smart Metering is central to smart networks. We installed over 10,000 meters in 2009 as part of our smart metering trial. This trial will determine the best technology option for ESB and includes the installation of in-home displays as part of a customer behaviour study. Demand management and storage are key enablers for greater penetration of renewable energy. ESB is supporting these aspects through the promotion of the adoption of electric vehicles and energy efficient / smart applications of electricity. To back up our drive for sustainable generation and smart networks, ESB has undertaken an intensive change programme within the company to embed sustainability in all of our operations and business processes. Siemens is a global company providing products, systems, services and solutions for the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. Our innovations answer the world's toughest questions: from how to deliver efficient energy supply without negatively impacting the environment, to providing industry with solutions that increase productivity and competitiveness, or enabling early detection and effective treatment of disease. For the Energy Sector, we offer products and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy, as well as solutions for the oil and gas industry. In Healthcare we deliver innovative products and complete solutions as well as service and consulting for the healthcare industry. Our Industry Sector provides products and solutions in the fields of production, transportation and building systems. Active in Ireland for over eighty years, Siemens has been involved in many key infrastructure projects, commencing with the Shannon hydroelectric power scheme in 1926. Major projects have included the construction of many of Ireland's power plants, large scale transportation solutions and the introduction of the most up to date medical imaging systems to Ireland's hospitals. The company employs over 1000 highly skilled people in Ireland RPS is a global energy firm with over 25 years' experience of the Irish Energy business on an all island basis. We are market leaders in the planning, engineering, environmental and communications aspects of energy infrastructure with respect to the national electricity and gas pipeline grids together with various interconnector projects. We are currently advising both public and private sectors on wind, wave and tidal power resources onshore and offshore. We have carried out a number of strategic renewable energy studies for government and are currently advising the three governments on the Offshore Renewable Infrastructure to connect to the national grids in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. We continue to work on the development of an extensive wind power portfolio in Ireland for both public and private sectors. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With approximately 177,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009. It's home page is www.accenture.com.