Global warming, climate
change and the predictable decline of
fossil energy resources have accelerated the search for
alternatives and the use of
renewable energy technologies.
Solar photovoltaics, one of the prominent alternatives, is rapidly becoming the second fastest commercializing technology after wind energy.
Especially European Countries, while increasing the share of renewables in
their energy consumption, are
implementing both market and R&D programs to capture a portion of the fast
growing renewable energy markets.
Turkey is yet to recognize this imperative and generate national
strategies and plans. The 2nd
International Saręgerme Solar Electricity Workshop last year, aimed
at filling this gap and
produced a national strategy document.. The 3rd International Saręgerme
Workshop will address the financing aspects of market introduction of
photovoltaics, drawing from international experience and will try to create
innovative solutions to the problem, taking into account the specific
requirements and character of the
Turkish case.
The International
Energy Workshops of 1997-2001 organised by the Saręgerme Energy Group have served as interactive platforms
for all actors to define the barriers
facing renewable energy development in Turkey.
Workshops are profitable for every participant by furnishing them with
new information and raising their capacity for handling related projects. What
is more important, these workshops have provided the participants the
environment to learn from the experience of other countries that was gained
during their first phase of development of wind energy projects, and some have
even established joint ventures.
International Saręgerme
Solar Electricity Workshops are
designed by the Workshop Advisory Board (Prof. Dr. Eralp Özil, Prof. Dr.
Metin Çolak, Mr. Haluk Sayar, Dr.Baha Kuban and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanay Sędkę
Uyar) in close cooperation with the
participants of the earlier workshops. The participants who are
selected by the Workshop Advisory Board conduct presentations at the beginning
of each session of the Workshop. Registration fee is waived for the
participants who are selected as speakers and coordinators of the sessions. If
you plan to attend the workshop, please send to the workshop coordinator a
summary of your involvement in the photovoltaic field together with a copy of
your CV before August 15, 2002.
Commercial establishments which have manufacturing
and service activities in the solar electricity sector will have a chance to exhibit their products and services
at the stands provided next to the meeting room during the workshop. Please
find enclosed detailed information about the costs of attending the workshop
and taking part in the exhibition (Enclosure 1). We suggest you to make your reservations in
due time by using the enclosed fax registration form (Enclosure 2).
Dr.Tanay Sędkę Uyar Heinz
H. Fugger
Coordinator of the Workshop General Manager
Planned Topics for the Workshop:
Photovoltaic
has come a long way since its original commercial introduction in the 1960s.
Research and development as well as production experience has resulted in
better solar cells and modules technically at lower costs. As production
capacity has increased, costs have dropped, particularly in the case with
crystalline silicon technology. The gradual introduction of thin film
technologies is believed to result in lower prices for modules. Despite succesful market introduction, solar electric still faces major challenges.
Incentive programs have been the lifeline of market growth as governments have
realized that the chicken and egg paradox needs to be addressed by intervention
in the market. The US, Japan and EU have all introduces various support schemes
to differing degrees of success.
Yet,
change to a clean energy future still seems remote, as historically low fossil
fuel prices and embedded technological investment, combined with a market
system that does not account for
externalities in energy prices, keeps penetration levels of renewables
low. Financing of renewables remains the most difficult issue to be addressed
and in Turkey, the continuing absence of government support for renewables and
a volatile domestic economy come together to prevent market introduction of
distributed renewable energy sources.
With a realization that this issue needs to be addressed with utmost emergency, the 3rd Saręgerme Workshop will bring together international and national finance expertise, funds and banks as well as national technology support institutions with venture funds and project owners as well as interested parties. Apart from contributions from international experience, unique solutions to financing different types of projects will be discussed and all sides will be able to articulate their respective requirements for a successful market transformation initiative.
All Inclusive
Special Rates for the Saręgerme Energy Group:
Per person per day: EURO 48
Children 0 -
6 years old: free
Children 7
-12 years old: 50% reduction( accompanied with
parents )
Entrance to hotel for participants staying outside
of the hotel, daily All Inclusive fee will be reduced to EURO 35 per person.
Workshop
participation fee:
The participation fee for the Workshop is EURO 250.
Opening cocktail, coffee breaks and the farewell dinner at the Beach house and
the organizational costs are included in the registration fee.
Exhibition
fee:
Companies or institutions who would like to exhibit
their products or services during the workshop may rent an exhibition space
next to the Workshop Meeting Room by paying EURO 500. The exhibitors will have
the chance to present their products, show their videos and distribute their
brochures during the workshops. For special requests regarding the exhibition space, Workshop Coordinator
should be contacted.
Bank
Accounts:
For reservations please transfer
the total amount to Garanti Bank Marmaris Branch
EURO account number 9001985-2 or
USD account number 9006902 or
TL account number 6200319-9
After
Iberotel receives the receipt of your transfer, your reservation will be
confirmed. To avoid misunderstandings and due to the difficulties rising from
bank operations, please bring with you the copies of your bank transfer
receipt.
Enclosure 2
(Please use one form for each participant; additional participants may
photocopy the form)
o I would like to attend the Third International Saręgerme Solar Electricity
Workshop with the conditions mentioned in Enclosure 1.
o I would like to make a presentation during a session of the Workshop.
Please find enclosed my abstract and brief curriculum vitae.
o My proposal for an additional session topic:
Name, Surname: Title:
Company or Institution: e-mail:
Voice: Fax:
Address:
Accommodation
Information:
Room Type
o Single room o Double room o Triple room (children of
age o 0-6 years o 7-12 years )
Accompanying Persons Names:
_________________________________ Age:
____________
_________________________________ ____________
Arrival time to Dalaman Airport: Arrival Flight
Number:
Departure time from Dalaman Airport: Departure Flight
Number:
I would like to have a stand in the exhibition hall
as described in enclosure 1. o Yes
Date: / / 2002 Name
and Signature:
Participant Registration:
To help us prepare and organize the event in the
best possible way, we request that you also answer the following questions and
send a brief curriculum vitae.
Field of Activity Professional
Status
(Tick only one box) (Tick only one
box)
o Research, Development, Design o Independent Entrepreneur, Partner
o
Manufacturing, Production o Chief Executive, Member of the Board,
o
Purchasing, Sales o Department Head, Group Manager
o
Authorities, Public Institutions o Employee
o
Others:
. o
Others: