Side and Social events
Social event:
Conference Reception - Tuesday 17th April
A networking reception will be held at the end of Day One, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, in the Science Mall at the Science Centre. All conference delegates and exhibitors are welcome to attend the reception - a fantastic opportunity to relax, network, debate and discuss the opening day's events.
Guests will have the opportunity to wander around the interactive science exhibits and puzzles, following a short address from the sponsor. One show is also available in the venue's Planetarium - for the first 100 guests!
Industry Side Events:
Get the most out of International Small & Medium Wind Conference 2012 by attending some of the industry side events designed specifically for installers and resellers.
Day 1, Tue 17th April, 14.15-15.30
| Small Wind Installer Seminar | |
| This session is primarily aimed at small wind turbine installers. The MCS installer standards will be explained as well as the technical planning issues, such as radar, visual impact and noise will be covered in detail. | Chair: John Moore, Windcrop • John Moore, Windcrop • Kunal Sharma, MCS Team Leader, Gemserv: An MCS Overview and a Summary of the Updates to MIS 3003 • Callum Douglas, Principal Engineer, Risktec Solutions (Glasgow) Ltd: Assessing the Operational Risks Prior to Installation • Ian Cuthbert, Microgeneration Manager, Energy Saving Trust: Wind Turbine Consumer Insights and EST Activities |
Day 2, Wed 18th April, 14.00-15.15
| Fundamentals of a Community Wind Project Development | |
| This session will aim to provide an advice to installers on practicalities of developing and constructing a community wind project and outline the available financing options. | Chair: Ellie van der Heijden, Emerging Technologies and Projects Manager, Ecotricity • Jon Priddy, Development Manager, Community Energy Scotland Trading: Understanding Community Energy – Opportunities For The Private Sector • Ian Booker, Director, Farm Wind Limited: Developing Your Wind Turbine - Planning And Consenting • Max ter Horst, Manager Strategy & Corporate Development: Key Lessons Learned in Community Wind Project Development • Paul Phare, Development Manager – Scotland, Energy4All Scotland: Developing & Financing Community Wind Projects – The Co-operative Model |
Aviation Stakeholder Surgery
Day 2, Wed 18th April, 10.00 - 13.30
Conference delegates can use these sessions to discuss aviation development issues with the UK statutory consultees. Pre-book your appointment with MoD by emailing Paula Sargeant, Paula.Sargeant@RenewableUK.com
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