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Matchmaking during the Forum

This is a unique opportunity to organize a meeting with representatives of the company from participating at the forum, following a preliminary acquaintance with the company. The advantage of the concept of the matchmaking is prearranged schedule.

Once we have received requests for meetings, we compare the profiles and sign the meeting on time. Then we will prepare a schedule, if in the process of timetables we have any questions, we will contact you again to clarify them. Schedule of meetings of participating companies, we will send you one week before the matcchmaking. Most participants are requested to adhere to the final plan for individual meetings.

Discussion panel

The Forum held a discussion panel: "The management in the field of Renewable Energy: Best Practices for Ukraine". As part of this presentation will be held subsession of government programs that promote the development of renewable energy in the States, the leader in the development of a segment of alternative fuels and energy. Will share their experience from Spain, Germany, Sweden and Israel. Will be considered the main stages of the transition of these countries in the world's leaders of renewable energy.

The State Agency for Investment and Development were in favor of 2-th Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy

14-15 October 2010 in Kiev, the Ukrainian House on 2 nd Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy, which focuses on emerging technologies in the production and use of renewable fuels and energy.
The State Agency for Investment and Development supported the 2-nd Ukrainian forum on renewable energy. The event will promote the study of international best practices, implementation at Ukrainian enterprises of the latest efficient technologies and strengthen the economy of Ukraine.
During the Forum the 5-th International Conference "Alternative Fuel - 2010", which is a major business event of the year in the field of alternative motor fuels.
Forum participants - leading Ukrainian and European manufacturers of specialized equipment, banks and investment companies, government agencies and research centers.
The focus of the Forum solar and wind energy, small hydropower, bio-energy and energy efficiency technologies in industrial and municipal sector. One of the most important issues of the Forum is the question of attracting investment in renewable energy.
It is initiated by Ukrainian consulting company in the field of renewable energy Fuel Alternative.
Co-organizer: Association of market participants of alternative fuels and energy of Ukraine (ATEU)

Support of the II Ukrainian Renewable energy Forum

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine supported the second Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum. In the subordinate structures of the Ministry were sent recommendations to visit the event. The Forum represents another step in the transition from planning to action towards the development of alternative energy sphere of Ukraine, speaking of the first large-scale business platform, providing opportunities to start, maintain and implement projects.
The main objective of the Forum - to show the potential of Ukraine and to draw attention of international organizations to the country market and demonstrate their own development. Support of government agencies only proves the necessity and urgency of such a projects.

"Azov Oil Company” became a partner of the V International Conference" Alternative Fuels - 2010 "

The director of the Azov Oil Company Cherednikov Andrey will speak at the conference "Place of the mini-refinery projects in the production of alternative fuels”, October 15, 2010.
Ltd. Azov Oil Company was founded in December 1999 with a view to implementing the investment project "Construction and operation of a refinery in the city of Mariupol", which was successfully implemented the first phase of construction and put into operation 17.08.2005
The main activity of the company: Processing of oil and gas condensate production of petroleum products, wholesale petroleum products.
The processing capacity is 370 thousand tons of oil and gas condensate per year.
As reported, V International Conference "Alternative fuel" will be held in the Second Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy, October 15, 2010 in Kiev. The theme of the conference will be the year - New motor fuels innovation and clean technologies in the automobile industry.

President of the European Small Hydropower Association will speak at the II Ukrainian Forum for Renewable Energy, which will be held October 14-15 in Kiev, Ukrainian House.

President of the European Small Hydropower Association Marco Gospodzhinaski speaks during the second day of the Forum, in the Section dedicated to hydropower, with the report "Role of small hydropower plants in hydropower.”
European Association of SHP is an organization that lobbies for small hydropower in Europe and worldwide. ESHA was established in 1989 and is a founding member of EREC (European Council for Renewable Energy).
ESHA wants to use the interaction on the European, national and local level for development of small hydropower. ESHA helps to create a platform for stakeholders in the SHP and represent their interests at European level. ESHA is structured as a federation of national associations of the EU hydropower and is open to participants from all sectors related to small hydropower, ie, equipment manufacturers, utilities, independent producers, research institutions, investors, industry and consultants. Thanks to the diversity of its members, ESHA best information about current research and market trends in the field of small hydropower.

NAER become influential structure

In an interview with Fuel Alternative new head of the National Agency for efficient use of energy Nikolay Pashkevich told that:

- Ukrainian Government is aware that without the development of renewable energy there no future for the country;
- NAER prepared a draft concept for the development of renewable energy, which provides 30% of renewable energy in the country's energy by 2030;
- The size of the department budget for the 2010 is record, and plans to implement a number of programs;
- According to the draft concept of the development agency, NAER will play first role in the renewable energy sector of Ukraine;

- There should not rely on state guarantees for projects in the field of renewable energy;
- The first "green" tariff in the field of solar energy in Ukraine will be received in October Crimean solar power plant.
Full Nikolai Pashkevich's interview, read in the journal "Alternative fuels" (September), as well as in the journal CleanTech (Autumn, Eng. Version).

NERC issued the first license to produce power from solar energy

National Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued companies « Crimea Solar 1» and «Crimea Solar 2» (Crimea) license to produce electricity from solar energy.
The decision adopted at the committee meeting. Licenses issued for a period of 10 years.
According to the representative companies are registered in 2009.
In 2010 the company arranged the lease of land available in February for 49 years to build solar power stations.
Ltd «Crimea Solar 1» leases area of 2 hectares, and «Crimea Solar 2»- 3 hectares in the village Rodnykove (Simferopol district, Crimea).
Now «Crimea Solar 1» has a solar power plant with 1 MW peak power, and «Crimea Solar 2»- 1.5 MW.
Сompanies representative said the total peak power stations planned to bring up to 8 MW. "By the end of November at the site, I think it will be 8 MW" - he predicted.
The representative said that the cost of the 1 kW power station was installed approximately 2.7 thousand euro.
In future the company intends to apply to NERC asking them to set tariffs for electricity from alternative sources (“green” tariff).
These are the first company that approached NERC to obtain licenses for production of electricity from solar energy.
According to the agency, NERC has kept rates in September produced from alternative energy sources (“green” tariff) - 84,18-134,46 cop. KWh (without VAT).

Activ Solar GmbH became the partner of Solar Session of the 2^nd Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum

Activ Solar GmbH became the partner of Solar Session of the 2^nd Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum, which will be held in October 14-15, 2010 in Kiev.

The Forum is a meeting point of key experts, companies, organizations and government representatives, whose activity is connected with alternative energy and fuel market of Ukraine.

Activ Solar produces high-purity polysilicon for the solar industry with a production history dating back to 1964. Our plant has full upstream integration and is focused on the highest quality, consistency and cost. Activ Solar also develops and invests in large-scale solar projects.

More than 130 companies announced their participation in the REF-UA

Representatives from more than 130 Ukrainian and foreign companies announced their participation in the second Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum , the event will bring together important players of the Ukrainian market of alternative fuels and energy, representatives of state structures and local authorities, international financial and donor organizations, investors and developers of investment projects, representatives of leading foreign companies, who are already working or just plan their activities on the Ukrainian market of renewable energy, European and Ukrainian industry associations, key experts and representatives of leading financial-industrial groups of Ukraine. In general, the Forum has already plan to visit more than two hundred delegates.

REF-UA and V International Conference "Alternative fuels" is supported by several government agencies and business organizations:

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine, Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on Fuel and Energy, the National Environmental Investment Agency of Ukraine, State Agency of Ukraine for Investments and Innovations, American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency, Association "Gas Traders in Ukraine," SEC "Biomass", Business Group "Quantum," informagencies "Interprodukt" and "Duket" , legal group "Dominion"

Go to the list of participating companies

Gresa-Group became a partner of the 2-th Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum

Gresa-Group became a partner of the section "Wind Power" of the 2-nd Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum, which will be held in Kiev on 14-15 October, 2010 and will become a key business event in the area of alternative fuels and energy of Ukraine.
Forum is traditionally held in the center of the Ukrainian capital in the Ukrainian House, and gather the key players of Ukrainian market of alternative fuels and energy, representatives of state structures and local authorities, international financial and donor organizations, investors and developers of investment projects, representatives of leading foreign companies, which already work or only plan their activities on the Ukrainian market of renewable energy, European and Ukrainian industry associations, key experts and representatives of leading financial-industrial groups in Ukraine.
For the first time in Ukraine: President of the World Wind Energy Association, President of the European Small Hydropower Association, president of the Spanish Association of Renewable Energy, Project Manager, the world's largest association of solar energy - German BSW-Solar, head of the French MOT, governmental structure cross-border cooperation, etc.
Company Gresa-Group is the exclusive representative in Ukraine of quality products of famous brands produced in France, Italy, Israel and other countries.
The company is successfully operating on the Ukrainian market of air conditioning systems for over 19 years and serves retail network hub, Eldorado, New Line, Aldi, etc., over 2000 dealers in various kinds of products.
Trademarks, which promotes the company:
- TM «FLAMINGO» (UKRAINE)
- TM «FLAMINGO AERO» (UKRAINE)
- TM «KVAZAR» (UKRAINE)
- TM «ARISTON» and TM «CHAFFOTEAUX» (ITALY)
- TM «ATMOR» (ISRAEL)
In the nearest future the company will focus on increasing capacity and generated electricity wind turbines TM FLAMINGO AERO, as well as the dissemination and promotion of alternative energy sources.
Director-General and the owner of the company Gresa-Group for 19 years is Nikolay Savchuk. Under his leadership since 1993, Ukraine began to be imported energy systems and autonomous heating water. A couple of years foreign brands to this little-known domestic consumers have become known and popular in the Ukrainian market, merit in moving is skillful marketing moves and professional team of the company "GRESA-GROUP”.

Since 2008, Gresa-Group has aimed at developing alternative sources of energy, so that there was a brand “Flamingo AERO”. So quickly gathering pace as fast favorite with consumers in a short period of time.

«Kvazar» sponsored Investment Session of the 2nd Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy

“Kvazar” PJSC is the leading Ukrainian manufacturer of the photovoltaic industry products. Today we offer silicon wafers of different dimensions and thickness, mono and multi-crystalline photovoltaic cells from 4 up to 6 inch, photovoltaic modules from 10 up to 240 watts, used in building centralized and local solar energy systems, that can make you energy free without causing environmental damage. Our product line holds autonomous street, tunnels lighting systems, solar chargers and tourist systems. The products of “Kvazar” PJSC, certified in conformity with the international standards, are being successfully distributed on the global

pv-markets through our representative offices in Europe, Northern America and Africa.

The creation of the solar energy market, the production of raw materials and components for solar modules, investment projects in the field of photovoltaics, as well as the peculiarities of "green tariff" objects of renewable energy and many other exciting business issues will be presented in details on the 2 nd Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy, key industry business event of autumn.

KPMG became a brand sponsor of the 2nd Ukrainian Forum on Renewable Energy

KPMG, a global leader in providing audit, tax and consulting services, delivered brand sponsored II Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum (REF.UA), which will be held October 14-15, 2010 in Kiev.

Key event of this autumn in Ukraine, REF.UA is a meeting of professionals, whose activities are connected to the Ukrainian market of alternative energy. The Forum creates a business platform for exchange of experience, communication, presenting investment projects and for finding the investors in the field of solar and wind energy, as well as in the heat pumps and small hydropower businesses.

Among the Forum Partners, Sponsors and Participants –world and Ukrainian leading companies, influential organizations and institutions, such as Sharp, General Electric, Activ Solar, KPMG, American Chamber of Commerce, Commerzbank, LandesBank of Berlin (LBB), Beten International, Kvazar, Gresa-Group, Ernst&Young, Pillar, CMC CameronMKenna, Bighten Burkhardt, SolarEdge, EBRD, IFC, Beten International, World Bank, NEFCO, Sharp, Azov Oil Company, TÜV SÜD Czech s.r.o., SolConTec, World Wind Energy Association, European Small Hydro Power Association, Spain Association AVAESEN, BSW-Solar (German Solar Industry Association) and other.

REF-2010 became a meeting point for more than 250 delegates from 28 countries

II Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum organized by the Consulting Company Fuel Alternative and Association of Alternative Fuels and Energy Market Participants of Ukraine (APEU) gathered more than 250 delegates from 28 countries.
The Forum brought together key players from the international and the Ukrainian market of alternative fuels and energy, representatives of state offices and local authorities, international financial institutions, investors and developers of investment projects in renewable energy, engineering companies and technology centers.

KPMG became a brand sponsor of the 3rd Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum

KPMG, a global leader in providing audit, tax and consulting services, delivered brand sponsored II Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum (REF.UA), which will be held October 17-18, 2011 in Kiev.

Key event of this autumn in Ukraine, REF-2011 is a meeting of professionals, whose activities are connected to the Ukrainian market of alternative energy. The Forum creates a business platform for exchange of experience, communication, presenting investment projects and for finding the investors in the field of solar and wind energy, as well as in the heat pumps and small hydropower businesses.

Major events and trends in 1st half of 2011

The main events of Ukrainian sector of renewable energy in the I half of 2011 were:

-Start of production and sales in retail stations biofuels "Inovativ E95" (in the II half of 2011, "Azov Oil Company" is planning to produce more than 5 tonnes of biofuels);

-The Austrian company Activ Solar has completed construction and began commissioning solar power station "Omao Solar" (20mW) in the village Okhotnikov (Saki Region, Crimea);

- In Kiev, completed construction of the largest in Ukraine boiler for pellets from agricultural waste (the initiator and the operator of the project - the Centre of Renewable Energy Fuel Alternative);

-Implementing the first phase of a wind farm project "Novoazovsk" 25 MW in village Bezimyannoe (Donetsk reg.) Total plant capacity will be 107, 5 MW;

-In May-June crisis began in the producer segment of solid biofuels from wood, which was caused by the soaring deficit and cost of raw materials, as well as changes in taxation terms. On August 1, 2011, about 80% of solid biofuel producers were out of business. Also on the market of solid biofuels is observed globalization - the consolidation of raw material resources in the hands of large producers;

-The decision to join the Association of Ukrainian APEU alternative solid fuels.

To accelerate the development of alternative energy in Ukraine, the solution of problematic issues real estate development projects in Ukraine and APEU Renewable Energy Center Fuel Alternative, supported by international professional associations are preparing the 3rd International Renewable Energy Forum REF-2011 (17-18 October 2011, Kiev, Hotel InterContinental).

September 28-30, 2011 (the Admiral Club, Irpen) with the support of APEU will be the 4th branch seminar on "Building an effective production and marketing of briquettes and pellets. Heat and power generation", which focuses on an effective solution to the biofuel industry and the development of bioenergy projects.

Activ Solar became a sponsor of the Solar Energy Session of the 3rd Ukrainian Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Forum

Activ Solar, a leading developer of solar energy stations in Ukraine sponsored Solar Energy Session of the III International Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Forum (REF), which will be held October 17-18, 2011 in Kiev.

About Activ Solar

Activ Solar, headquartered in Vienna (Austria), is a global company focused on the development and manufacture of solar based technology. The company's main business areas include production of silicon products and development of large-scale photovoltaic installations. PJSC Semiconductor Plant, based in Zaporozhye, Ukraine, is a subsidiary of Activ Solar with polysilicon production history dating back to 1964. Activ Solar develops, finances and realizes large-scale solar energy projects combining world-class expertise, strategic partnerships with cutting edge technology.

Prenecon became a sponsor of the Wind Energy Session of the 3rd Ukrainian Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyForum

Prenecon S.A., a leading company specialized in EPC Contracting in the sector of Renewable Energy Projects became a Sponsor of the Wind Session of the REF.

Main topics of REF-2011

- “Green field”: How stable is an attractive legislative foundation of the Ukrainian market of renewable energy? Having one of the highest rates of feed-in-tariff in the world, is Ukraine protected from Czech or Italian scenario of renewable energy market stimulation?

- 6% vs 30% in energy balance in 2030. What are the real goals of the Ukrainian government in renewable energy sphere? How does the renewable energy projects road map (announced by the state agency) of Ukraine look like?

- 100 reasons to invest in renewables in CIS. Lessons of special financing programs and new opportunities of investment attraction in renewable energy projects in Ukraine and neighboring markets.

- Practical focus sessions on solar, wind and small hydro manufacturing: How can you best set up a plant? What challenges will you face in Ukraine? How to solve land, equipment selection, grid connection and other impotent questions?

- Case studies of industrial scale renewable energy plants and energy efficiency projects under development.

- Energy Efficiency in the industry and municipality: the best projects and technologies which solve the economy in the high gas prices conditions

- Regional outlook: What are the opportunities for large scale renewable energy projects development in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belorussia, Moldova, Azerbaidzhan and other Commonwealth of Independent States markets? Can Ukraine serve as a hub to these?

About PRENECON S.A.

The company is established in Greece in 2005 and as an affiliate company of Green Energy Holdings Plc is activated also in Cyprus, UK, Eastern Europe & Mediterranean countries.
The company’s fast growth and development is based on the quality of service and its persisting efforts to satisfy its customers. This is achieved through its highly specialized and motivated personnel, containing allnecessary specialties, its ISO certifications (9001, 14001 and 18001) ensuring high standards in quality, H&S and Environmental matters, its participation in international bodies (EWEA, WWEA etc.) and its expertize with a track record of 340MW installed (50% of onshore wind farms in Greece and 100% of wind farms in Cyprus).
The company is able to provide full and complete turnkey solutions in renewable energy construction, covering all necessary services for wind farm, photovoltaic plants, biogas and biomass plants as well as small hydropower stations materialization (Project Planning, Engineering, Design, Project Management, Construction, and Commissioning).

Beiten Burkhardt became a Legal Partner of the 3rd Ukrainian Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyForum

REF enlisted the support of the leading international law firm - Beiten Burkhardt, as a Legal Partner of the Forum.

The main features of the Forum REF-2011 are:

- Only the business and the practical orientation of the Forum in each of key segments: solar energy, wind energy, small hydropower,

- An integrated program that allows participants to spend efficiently the time at the Forum.

- Investment session allowing participants to discuss the opportunities and possible alternatives to attract financing, except for those few who are well-known, but not suitable for all,

- Matchmaking: You do not need to guess how and with whom to meet. We prepare in advance your individual program of meetings and negotiations.

About Beiten Burkhardt

Beiten Burkhardt - is an independent international commercial law firm, employing around 320 attorneys and tax advisers in 12 offices worldwide. We advise mid-sized companies, industrial investors and large groups from numerous sectors of industry, among the core industries on our list stands alternative energy (wind, solar, bio-fuels).