Central Solar Power Forum - PROGRAM Understanding the Development Potential for Utility-Scale Central Solar Power (CSP) in Arizona January 10, 2008 Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Arizona Due to rapid growth in demand for power, Arizona will need new sources of electric generation. The Central Solar Power Forum will provide comprehensive information on CSP technology and issues surrounding the development of CSP in Arizona. CSP technologies are proven and can be built in the state and provide peaking power with no greenhouse gas emissions. ** Presentation downloads are in pdf format. If you do not have Adobe Reader Click HERE to download Adobe Reader for free! Agenda: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Why CSP, Why now? This opening panel will provide an overview of Arizona's energy situation, energy choices to meet growing demand, and the case for developing CSP in Arizona and the Southwest. Moderator: Amanda Ormond, Principal, Ormond Group, llc Speakers: David Berry, Senior Policy Advisor, Western Resource Advocates Barbara Lockwood, Manager Renewable Energy, Arizona Public Service Company Fred Morse, CSP Chair, Solar Energy Industries Association Presentations: » David Berry » Barbara Lockwood » Fred Morse 9:30 am - 10:15 am Economics of CSP - Costs and Benefits CSP can provide stable-priced electricity that is available at any time during the day but at what cost? This session will review the major factors determining the costs of a CSP project including the type of technology chosen, size of the project, cost of land and water resources and storage capacity incorporated. Experts will also outline the benefits of developing the state's solar resource and provide estimates on the tax benefits to the state and job creation for local communities. Moderator: Gary Pierce, Commissioner, Arizona Corporation Commission Speakers: Kate Maracas, Member, Solar Task Force, Western Governors' Association Mark Mehos, Program Manager, CSP, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Presentations: » Kate Maracas » Mark Mehos 10:15 am - 10:35 am Break 10:35 am - 12:15 pm Choices, Choices - CSP Technologies Overview This panel will provide an overview of the major types of CSP technologies including trough, power tower, dish and photovoltaics. Hear from the world's leading technology companies about CSP and its characteristics. Moderator: Patrick Dinkel, Director, Resource Acquisition & Renewable Energy, Arizona Public Service Company Speakers: Rainer Aringhoff, President, Solar Millennium Bob Liden, Executive V.P., Stirling Energy Systems Paul Wormser, Senior Director, Solar Energy Solutions Group, Sharp Electronics Corporation Hank Price, Vice President, Technology Development, Abengoa Solar Inc. Presentations: » Rainer Aringhoff » Bob Liden » Paul Wormser » Hank Price 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Basic Building Blocks - Siting and Infrastructure Needs CSP projects require significant amounts of land, and in most cases new transmission to bring power to market. Siting and permitting of a facility and its attendant transmission may involve working with federal, state and local agencies. This panel of expert will provide an overview of the siting process and address development of transmission and an environmental perspective on land use. Moderator: Lori Singleton, Manager, Renewable Energy, Salt River Project Speakers: Tom Acker, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Northern Arizona University Pam Eaton, Deputy V.P. Public Lands Campaign, The Wilderness Society Micky Siegel, Principal, EPG Inc. Laurie Woodall, Former Chairman, Arizona Power Plant and Line Siting Committee Presentations: » Tom Acker » Micky Siegel » Laurie Woodall 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm break 3:20 pm - 4:00 pm Local, State and Federal Incentives Utility-scale CSP plants are substantial economic investments that can also attract manufacturing facilities to provide component parts. As a developing technology incentives are a key to providing long term market stability and to encourage project siting in the state. This session will examine potential local, state and federal tax policy to make Arizona a more attractive market for CSP project development and manufacturing. Moderator: Lucy Mason, Representative, Arizona House of Representatives Speakers: Joshua Bar-Lev, V.P. Regulatory Affairs, BrightSource Energy, Inc. V. John White, Executive Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Presentations: » Joshua Bar-Lev » V. John Whiter 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm The Real Deal - Project Experience with CSP CSP plants have been in operation in the U.S. for decades. Last year Nevada Power built a 64 Megawatt CSP facility. Speakers will share their experience and lessons learned from operating CSP plants. Hear about the efficiency gains, challenges and their outlook on the technology. Moderator: Bill Mundell, Commissioner, Arizona Corporation Commission Speakers: Edouard MacGuffie, Director, Business Development, FPL Energy Scott Frier, Chief Operating Officer, Abengoa Solar Inc. Presentations: » Scott Frier |
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