Ref | At a glance

Relevance of the Forum

Industry sector of renewable energy has become one of a few areas of the world economy, which in 2009-2010 showed rapid growth against stagnation in other sectors. In this regard, the increase of investment in projects on production of renewable fuels and energy now stands as logical and natural redistribution of financial resources.

Ukraine today has great potential for development of projects in the sectors of wind and solar energy, small hydropower plants, the use of biomass resources and waste.

Vast future perspective of Ukrainian renewable energy market is proved not only by great interest expressed by foreign companies in this segment, but also by the practical steps of Ukrainian investors.

Wind energy...

In 2011 the first major private wind farm in Ukraine is expected to start its work. There are also more than a dozen wind farms in Ukraine at the implementation stage now.

At the same time, today Ukrainian manufacturers of small wind generators are forming the niche of wind generating equipment on the European market of alternative energy. Meanwhile the domestic market of small wind generators is still almost empty and has large perspectives for its growth.

Solar energy...

Solar panels are no longer exotic in Ukraine: many private households and administrative buildings are equipped with autonomous power and solar water heating systems and the sector continues developing rapidly.

There are also broad perspectives for construction of large solar power plants in Crimea. Several such projects have been announced.

Biomass and Energy from wastes...

Today special attention of the investors is drawn to the projects on the solid biofuel production in Ukraine as well as on the production of heat and power based on biomass and various types of waste.

Given the short return on investment period (up to 2 years) of such projects a number of them will be implemented during this and coming year.

II Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum was devoted to improvement of the legal base for renewable energy production, as well as to the effective interaction between private companies, ministries and agencies, financial institutions, research centers and production facilities.

Renewable energy has long been a promising line of business worldwide, this process is irreversible for Ukraine as well.

II Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum was officially supported by:

- Ministry of Economy of Ukraine;
- Ministry of Fuel and Energy of Ukraine;
- Committee of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex;
- National Environmental Investment Agency of Ukraine;
- State Agency of Ukraine for Investments and Innovations.

Among the speakers of the Forum REF.UA-2010:

Dr Anil Kane, President of the World Association of wind power, Salvador Jimenez, President of the Spanish Association of Renewable Energy AVAESEN, Marco Gospodzhinaski, President of the European Small Hydropower Association, Dr. Hans-Günther Clev, Director General MOT, state structure of cross-border cooperation between France, President of the Executive Committee EUROMOT (pan-European network of cooperation), the Director of an international network of green technologies NGT.

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.

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Under the Fuel Alternative brand industrial conferences are organized – each providing practical demonstration of the advantages of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources at work. Thus, during the 1st International conference «Alternative Fuels - 2006» a unique car, equipped with a hybrid engine developed in Ukraine, was on display.

On 5 June 2009 during the IV International conference «Alternative Fuels - 2009» participants embarked on a historic trip along the Dnieper river on a river vessel powered by biodiesel.

On 15-16 October 2009 for the first time in Ukrainian history the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum took place in a conference hall powered by renewable power sources - wind generators and solar panels.

Without a doubt, REF.UA substantially contributed to the popularization of renewable energy and will become one of the best business and informative platforms for market players in this field.

Ukraine already operates a «green tariff» on electric power from renewable sources. Moreover, the Ukrainian "green tariff" is more economically attractive compared to the EU countries. The "green tariff" in Ukraine is already applied by a number of companies working in the field of small hydropower, wind, solid biofuel and biogas.

Also effective 1 January 2010, tax preferences for the companies – producers of biofuel have come into effect .Taking this into account Ukrainian market of renewable energy is becoming extremely attractive for prospect investors and specialized companies.

Organizer Coorganizer