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28 Nov - Wind Resource

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26 Nov
08.30	Registration & Morning Coffee
08.50	Chair’s Opening Remarks
09.00	Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS)’s Perspective On The Technological And Regulatory Improvements To The Grid To Secure Successful Operations
	Overview of the grid infrastructure systems in Brazil Technological and regulatory improvements to ensure installations\’ connection to the grid and the power system security The need to speed up installations implementation schedules and overcome environmental issues Hermes Chipp Director General ONS
09.30	Update From EPE’s On Developments On Licensing
	Hear from Empresa de Pesquisa Energetica (EPE) and understand the critical considerations to obtain approval for your wind energy projects in Brazil and next steps to consider to avoid operational delays. What are the critical requirements to get approval for your wind energy project? Obtain detailed information about the stage of the transmission line system to mitigate the risks for your wind energy project What is needed to push forward the growth of wind energy in the regulated market? Mauricio Tomalsquin President EPE
10.15	CAF’s Perspective On How To Successfully Secure Funding For Your Wind Energy Project
	Role of the CAF in supporting wind energy projects in Brazil and other countries in the region Current challenges faced to provide funding for wind energy projects in Brazil The latest investments in wind energy projects in Brazil and across Latin America How to secure funding for wind energy projects from the CAF? Moira Paz-Estenssoro Director CAF
11.00	Refreshments & Networking Break
11.40	Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica (CCEE): Outlook on the Brazilian Free Energy Market
	Current outlook of the free energy market and the business opportunities Explore the existing processes and ways to commercialize wind energy in the free energy market Discover the key factors to secure successful operations in the free market Uncover the future improvements in the Brazilian free market to better plan your actions Luciano Freire Conselho de Administração CCEE
12.20	Latest Investments & Policy Trends In The Wind Energy Market Locally And Globally
	Where are the current investments locally and globally? What are the latest policy trends within the region? Analysis of the results of the latest research on Wind LATAM Updated forecast for the Brazilian wind energy market both in terms of new installation and manufacturing Outlook of the Merging & Acquisition processes and its impact on the structure of Brazilian wind energy market Maria Gabriela da Rocha Oliveira Head of Latin America Research & Analysis Bloomberg New Energy Finance
12.50	Networking Lunch Break
14.00	BNDES’ Perspective On How To Successfully Secure Funding For Your Wind Energy Project
	What is the BNDES current role in supporting renewable energy projects in Brazil and other countries? The bilateral agreements in the region and their impacts on the growth of renewables What are the latest investments in renewable energy projects to date? Analysis the key aspects for creating sustainable wind energy projects Antonio Carlos de Andrada Tovar Head of Alternative Energy BNDES
14.30	Panel Discussion – What Are The Key Requirements From Private Investors And Multilateral Agencies To Secure Funding For Your Wind Energy Project?
	How to make your wind energy project attractive to private funding institutions Discover what private investors need from a wind project to provide funding Best practice to maximise opportunities to get funding for your wind energy project What level of confidence do investors currently have in wind resource assessment techniques and measurements? How can the confidence be improved? If you would like to join this panel, please contact Raihan Chowdhury on rmc@windpowermonthly.com or call +44 (0)20 8267 4337 Joan Aymami Vice President of International Business AWS Truepower LLC Eduardo Klepacz Vice President Santander Moira Paz-Estenssoro Director CAF
15.00	Technology Snapshot: Wind Energy Successes In Europe And How The Latin American Market Can Learn From It
	What were the main challenges of wind energy in Europe and how were they overcome? Uncover the key factors that positioned Europe as the global leader in wind energy developments to determine if they are applicable in Latin America Discover the latest technological advancements that have boost the growth of wind energy in Europe to assess the implications of utilizing this technology in the climate conditions that exist in LATAM The current status of wind farms in Europe and where the onshore market is heading Everaldo Feitosa President Eólica Tecnologia
15.40	Refreshments & Networking Break
16.10	DESA’s Perspective On Its Successful Operations In All Markets Of Wind Energy In Brazil
	Overview of company’s operations in the Proinfa, regulated and free energy market Identify the critical resources required to operate effectively Strategies and solutions implemented to overcome the challenges Antonio Curioni Director DESA
16.40	Criteria For The Use Of Locally Manufactured Equipment & Review Of The Latest Technological Advancements Designed For The Region’s Climate Conditions
	Overview of the climate conditions Discover the latest technology advancements to maximise production How to make sure your new equipment is compliant? Evaluate the benefits that new technologies can provide to improve operations and cost effectiveness Eduardo Lopes Director Wobben Windpower
17.10	Close of Day 1 & Networking Drinks Reception

27 Nov
08.30	Delegate Sign-In & Morning Coffee
09.00	Chair’s Opening Remarks
09.15	Keynote Address: The Integration Of Wind Energy In Brazil – Opportunities & Challenges
	The growth of installed capacity, technology development and qualification Uncover the scope and results achieved by the project “Research Network” The social – environmental factors, the wind energy market and the certificate of clean energy Elbia Melo CEO – Executive President Abeeolica
10.00	Panel Discussion: Environmental Permitting Challenges
	Hear from IBAMA, FEPAM and IDEMA & delve into the critical considerations to secure the environmental licences required for your wind energy project. Meet the permitting authorities and identify the potential issues that you will have to deal with Gain clarification on processes for securing the environmental licenses required for your wind energy development Get a comprehensive legislative update from the key environmental agencies in the country Carlos Fernando Niedersberg Director President FEPAM Paulo Melchart Coordinator of Wind Farms IDEMA
11.00	Refreshment & Networking Break
11.30	Case Study: How Did Martifer Renováveis Enter The Brazilian Market Successfully & What Were The Associated Challenges?
	A review of the stages of the project Gain a deep understanding about the strategy adopted How did Martifer Renováveis manage to achieve successful completion of the project? Learn about the scope of the project, achievements and its contribution to the country Miguel Lobo Director Martifer
12.10	Construction Challenges: New solution taller towers to reduce your cost of energy
	Evaluate the new approach and key considerations for the construction of taller towers in wind farms Asses the supply Chain optimization with Postensa towers Explore the global tower concept for local markets How to reduce lead times? John Kop Sales Director Postensa Wind Structures Alejandro Cortina Senior Design & Project Manager Postensa Wind Structures
12.45	Networking Lunch Break
14.00	Implementing & Improving Your O&M Strategy
	Explore the importance to consider life time failure rates Pinpoint the key factors to secure successful O&M strategy How to implement the best strategy to ensure control of your assets if maintenance is done externally Marcio Neves Plant Manager Tractebel Energia
14.30	Outsourcing Your O&M
	Overview of the O&M services provided Determine the critical factors of outsourcing your O&M to mitigate risks Ensure continued operations of your wind farm Evaluate the different types of post warranty contracts Caio David Director Blue Energy
15.00	Refreshments & Networking Break
15.30	Best Practices for Effective Operations & Maintenance
	How to maximize production of your wind farm Best practice for preventive maintenance of equipment How to best plan for maintenance operations taking into account wind resources Pedro J. F. Oliveira Diretoria de O&M CPFL Renovaveis Pedro Grossi Superintendente Unidade Nordeste, Superintendent of Northeast Unit CPFL Renováveis
16.00	Latest On Operations Of Wind Farms Using Artificial Intelligence
	How to monitor the performance of turbines using artificial intelligence? Crucial insights to detect degradation of power curves Ensure successful operations of wind turbines to maximise aerodynamic efficiency How to maximise the capacity factor of your wind farm? Everaldo Feitosa President Eólica Tecnologia
16.30	Eletrobras - Eletrosul Case Study: Ensuring Effective Integration Of Your Wind Energy Farm In The Energy Matrix
	Overview of the portfolio of the wind energy projects Explore the key considerations adopted by Eletrosul for its projects in progress Learn about company’s operating projects & perspectives implemented Anderson Eduardo Santana Division Manager Eletrobras – Eletrosul
17.00	Chair\'s Closing Remarks & Close Of Day 2

28 Nov - Wind Resource
08.50	Chair’s Opening Remarks
	Miguel de Vasconcelos Ferreira Board Member Megajoule
09.00	Identify The Best Locations For Your Wind Development
	Analysis of the climate conditions Explore the wind potential in different regions Lessons learnt about how to best exploit wind potential Ary Vaz Head of the Department of Special Technologies ELETROBRAS – CEPEL
09.40	Lessons From Six Million Hours Of Remote Sensing Data: Strategic Approaches For Wind Resource Assessment
	Uncover the findings from over 1500 deployments and over six million operating hours of the Triton Remote Sensing What should a wind developer or operator look for when choosing a remote sensing system for use in Latin America? How can developers avoid underperformance penalties through strategic use of remote sensing for wind measurement? Get a better understanding of how to select and deploy a remote sensing system to improve project performance and optimize financial returns. Greg Shambo Director of Business Development Second Wind
10.20	Overcome The Lack Of Reference Data: What Are The Current Available Options?
	Identify the solutions that provide the best answer for building long term reference data? Which meteorological masts are consistent? Evaluate the accuracy of the outputs How can the data be applied to specific sites? Lessons learnt from US and Europe Carlos Gothe Director Tractebel Energia
11.00	Refreshment & Networking Break
11.30	Backcast Study – Exploring The Underperformance Gap In 11 Operational Projects
	Compare the actual results to predicted production Understand the key factors in the underperformance Pinpoint study losses assumptions in the energy assessments Joan Aymami Vice President of International Business AWS Truepower LLC
12.10	Applying Remote Sensing
	How do remote sensing and cup anemometry compare? – on simple sites – on complex sites How suitable is remote sensing systems as measurements of wind resource at sites with complex terrain? – methodologies for direct comparisons Integration of remote sensing data with anometerdata – to what extent are they comparable? – how can the two datasets be combined in a useful way? Ricardo Zely Wind Specialist Engineer Força Eólica do Brasil
12.50	Latest On Power Curve Measurement
	Why is it important to perform independent power curve measurement? Overview of the rules and standards on how to do it Explore the power curve measurement options: nacelle anemometer power curve measurement, numerical site calibration Hélder Carvalho Client Manager Megajoule
13.30	Networking Lunch Break
14.30	Overview Of The Quantity & Quality Of Wind Resource In Latin America: Latest Mesoscale Modeling Solutions To Localize Wind Climate Information
	Identify the latest resource monitoring solutions that are able to provide reliable and accurate site specific information Explore the benefits of mesoscale modeling derived products Technology update on mesoscale to microscale modeling solutions and its impact on resource distribution at different scales, spatially and temporarily Gain a comprehensive analysis of the quantity and quality of the resource in Latin America How resource information can be gathered through seemless modeling solutions that downscale wind regime across regional atmospheric regimes up to very near wind farm effective resolution Gil Lizcano R&D Director Vortex
15.00	Use Of Mesoscale Models – A User’s Perspective
	Should mesoscale models be used as an alternative to a measurement campaign? How accurate are the currently available models? How should the models be further developed to be most useful to the wind industry? Marcos Miranda Director & Co- Founder Inova Energy
15.30	Refreshments & Networking Break
16.00	Understanding When To Use CFD Models
	Resource assessment using CFD: never, occasionally or always? Assimilation of wind resource measurements Results of site assessment validation Ricardo Guedes Board Member Megajoule
16.30	Chair’s Closing Remarks & Close of Focus Day

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