3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo
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In order to promote renewable energy in the country, the Government of India has announced to organise an international conference in Delhi from October 27-29, 2010. Titled ‘Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC 2010)’, the event is a part of a series of global ministerial level meetings previously hosted in Bonn (Germany) in 2004, Beijing (China) in 2005 and Washington (USA) in 2008. The DIREC 2010 was announced by Deepak Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy while delivering the inaugural address at the 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo, held in Delhi from August 10-12, 2009. The conference, which is expected to attract some 250 global speakers, will deliberate on critical issues like drivers of renewable energy production, global R&D efforts, technology transfers, trade & investment barriers, innovative financing & funding and sustainable business models. The conference will hold a parallel exhibition spread over 20,000 sq m and will have participation from over 40 countries. The proposed DIREC 2010 has already received confirmed participation from countries like Germany, Czechoslovakia, UK, USA, Denmark, Belgium and the State of Wuhan (China). While speaking on the occasion, Gupta said renewable energy is the hope for a sustainable future and emphasised the need for businesses and individuals to incorporate clean and green technologies in their lives. Pointing out the potential of solar energy, he said covering 4% of the world's deserts with photovoltaic cells could meet the entire world's energy need. Wind energy can theoretically supply more than 15 times of the world's energy demand. Gupta said that alternative energy is a booming business and India is well positioned to take advantage of the growing opportunity, with its abundant resources and scientific, engineering and R&D capabilities. According to one estimate, renewable energy attracted an investment of US$ 3.7 billion in 2008, a growth of 17% over the previous year.Coming back to 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo, which concluded recently in Delhi, it must be said the sector is receiving enthusiastic response from the govt and private sector alike. Organised by Exhibitions India, the event showcased technologies related to solar, wind, hydro, bio energy, cogeneration, geothermal energy and energy efficiency. Some of the interesting products which were displayed at the show and received public applause included solar water heaters, HED lights, solar powered lighting systems, solar inverters, electric vehicles, wind electric generators (WEGs), hydraulic and mechanical items, wind monitoring and analysis systems, blades for WEGs, solar LED lanterns, bio mass cook stoves and energy efficient equipments for power generation, transmission and distribution. The exhibition was also the venue for the launch of new products. While Ghodawat industries launched its products in the Indian market, Phocos India Solar launched its CIS Industrial Solar Charge Controller featuring robust and compact aluminium housing and a microchip for flexible and intelligent load control for various lighting applications. ITW Chemin launched their Schnee Morehead Tacky Tape for the wind energy segment. Garrad Hassan & Partners, the leading consultants from UK, also announced the opening of their India office in Bangalore.RCSS Enerzies launched special products for the rural areas including the Village 10 (featuring a 10W panel, 10 AH battery, 2 LED lamps with driver and a solar charge controller) and the Village 20 (featuring a 20W panel, 20AH battery, 3-4 LED lamps with driver and a solar charge controller). The show was held in 6000 sq m area at the sprawling Pragati Maidan. There were more than 385 exhibitors from over 27 countries. The three-day event received some 12,000 trade visitors and over 1500 delegates.While talking about his participation in the show, Torsten Fuhrberg of MCO, an exhibitor from Germany, said renewable energy sector was an emerging market in India and needed long-term market strategy. "A good number of German companies are coming to India to invest in the sector. As this is a high-tech field, there is not much competition. Anyone who invests early will be reaping the harvest later." Fuhrberg felt that it was difficult to do away with the conventional energy sources like thermal power plants. But a mix of non-renewable and renewable can help in meeting the energy challenges faced by the developing countries.KK Chandra of Steca-Bergen Solar Products, a regular participant in the show, said taking part in the show is always an enriching experience. "It's the only time when customers come to you. We have been receiving almost 300-400 enquiries every day and some valuable feedback from our customers.” Chandra was of the opinion that although per unit cost of solar energy is high; it doesn't call for much maintenance. According to him, a 10 kW solar power plant may cost somewhere between Rs 30 and Rs 40 lakhs, but after you have installed it; you need not invest after that. Expressing satisfaction over the response received at the exhibition, Bas Derksema of Centrotherm believed that renewable energy industry needs to take bold steps to popularise its usage. He felt that Indian market was big enough and could sustain a good number of players in the segment. |
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