1. The mosT imporTanT Csp evenT of The year
ConCEntratEd Solar
3rd
thErmal PowEr Summit
register now &
novEmbEr 11 - 12, nh CEntral ConvEnCionES, SEvilla
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up to
Europe’s premier CSP meeting place that shows €400!
you how to deliver a profitable, productive and
commercially successful CSP business
Industry tHe Best QualIFIed
• Government perspective on the real Decreto - what
leaders speakIng speakers sHarIng
the regulations are, how it will develop the industry long term tHeIr knOWledge and
and what it means to CSP companies and investors now eXperIenCe WItH yOu!
Valeriano Ruiz
Protermosolar
• From speculation to reality - 281MW connected by
2010! Assess how far we’ve come in the last year and how
much more we have to do
Luis Crespo
• experiences learneD From on the GrounD csp plants
Protermosolar - starting up, successful testing, and O&M experiences
• is project Finance a mission impossible? - an honest
appraisal from the banks on the situation in 2010 and beyond
Francisco Bas
Jiménez
• storaGe Developments - unique analysis into Andasol I
Agencia Andaluza data and the very latest technological developments such as
de la Energía concrete and PCM
• cost reDuction insiGht - save on your components such
José Manuel Nieto
as tube receivers, mirrors, turbines and transfer fluids to
Acciona make your plant financially viable
• emerGinG markets - which new geographical markets are
the best bet for your business
Manuel Blanco • technoloGy anD innovation - the lowdown on the latest
CENER designs and components that will super charge your Official Sponsors
CSP business
Cayetano
Hernández
Iberdrola
are you serious about CSP?
6 excellent reasons why you must attend this event!
Over 450 Csp industry Over 20 hours of networking and
Juan Ignacio experts set to attend business building opportunities In association with
Burgaleta top case studies from plenary sessions,
Torresol Csp projects 4 segments - tailor your own
Bigger and better conference experience
exhibition Hall Workshops, discussion groups, key note
for 2009 speakers and a top award ceremony! “If you want to find the CSP
Rainer Tamme
DLR Organised VISITS to CSP plants + first ever CSP crowd and eliminate the PV
masses, this is the event
industry awards!This event is simply unmissable! to attend”
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2. book now for the event that shows you - step by step -
how to take advantage of the CSP boom!
2009 - an ExCEPtional yEar The 1st and 2nd Concentrated Solar Thermal Power CSP business internationally. In addition, you will
for CSP in SPain Summit in Spain were a runaway success with over get an update about the state of affairs of the Union
400 people attending last year in Sevilla. In 2008 of the Mediterranean and the new steps you can
CSP development in Spain is progressing at a rapid hundreds of representatives from CSP companies such take to get involved asap. Plus - from solar Islands
pace. Here are the facts: as Acciona, Abengoa, ACS SCE, Iberdrola, Torresol, to solar balloons you will discover the ins and outs
• Solar Power Towers PS 10 and PS 20 are now fully Solar Millenium, Solel, REE and many more came of the brand new cutting edge technologies that are
operational and are successfully coupled with the together to meet, learn and do business. on offer.
first two commercial central tower receiver plants in
the world real Csp answers from the very best
7 unbeatable ways to make
in the business
• Andasol 1 - Europe’s first commercial parabolic contacts and form long term
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trough solar thermal power plant – went online in From expert advice on real decreto, financing, risk business partnerships:
November 2008 and Andasol 2 and 3 are now mitigation and thermal storage, cost reduction and
Our brand new online networking tool will
under construction innovative technologies - this years summit has all the
enable you to make introductions and break the
information you need on all the topics that keep you
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• 14 solar power plants are now under construction in ice before the conference even starts!
awake at night.
Spain, 4 of which will be connected in the next All networking breaks have been extended
few months Day 1 – Government support, plants connected to the for 2009 - giving you more time to walk the
grid and plants in construction floor, talk to the people that matter and build the
Industry expert Valeriano Ruiz from
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After the opening of the summit by governmental & relationships you need for long-term success
“
Protermosolar predicts that:
regional officials we will dig deep into the secrets Even more networking functions including the first
We will begin 2010 with 281MW of behind the plants that are already producing, whether ever exclusive CSP Today Networking
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CSP connected in Spain and by the end of in testing phase or commercial production. Acciona,
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Industry Party
2010 we will have 800MW of installed power Abengoa, ACS Cobra, Iberdrola and others will discuss
lessons learned during construction and commercial Exclusive workshops, extended Q&A sessions
There is no doubt that Spain is leading the CSP race operation, particularly O & M. Then we will visit the and panel sessions guarantee that you get to
– with over 12GW of requested capacity domestically main plants which are currently being constructed. engage with the people who have the answers to
your most pressing challenges
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and with Spanish firms paving the way in other up and
Day 2 – Technology & supply chain, Thermal Storage,
coming CSP markets – such as the 280MW Solana Our new bigger exhibition hall gives you the
Financing, New Markets & Innovation
plant that Abengoa will construct in Arizona and various space to meet the service providers that will can
other new plant builds in the Middle East And North
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Day two will feature a cutting edge discussion about help you take your business to the next level
African (MENA) region. state of the art technology – will PT continue to lead Site visits! Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit
the way or will towers equipped with fresnel reflectors the CSP plants - and check for yourself their
or dishes take over in the near future? Which new
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But 2009 is also a year to face up to amazing future potential
technologies are distinguinshing themselves fast? Is
vital industry challenges Awards Ceremony! For the first time you will
innovative technology the key to cutting costs and
It’s clear that the shift in the economy has changed making CSP an even more attractive energy solution? be able to nominate & vote for the different
the way renewable projects are financed, developed categories and spend an evening with all event
Then we will focus on the supply chain – tubes, delegates at an extended networking opportunity
and operated. A slow down in plant development and
turbines, mirrors, frames, thermal fluids, trackers... we
investors taking a cautious approach means that your
cover them all! What are the newest breakthroughs in
business needs to be aware of how these changes Make the smart choice and reserve your
supply chain technology and how can they improve
impact your decision making over the next 12 months. ticket today!
your plant? What are the real world limitations and
Fear not however because help is at hand, read on to
what R&D is currently being done?
find out how! In short, the 3rd Concentrated Solar Thermal Power
CIEMAT- PSA, DLR, Züblin and others will discuss why Summit is the most important event in your calendar
As an emerging, nascent industry CSP also faces many this year. No where else will you get the opportunity
thermal storage is crucial to the efficiency and end
technological challenges and critical business questions; to meet, learn from and do business with over 450
value of your project – all the main technologies and
Of the many technological approaches to CSP which CSP executives – all committed to cracking open the
their respective costs are analyzed, from Molten salt
one will win out in the long run? What is the best way profits this industry is capable of.
CIEMAT to concrete (Züblin) and the Holy Grail of CSP
to reduce costs and become competitive with fossil
- phase change materials (DLR) – data from prototypes
fuels? Will there be a definitive solution for effective CSP Today is truly excited to be running this event
and lab tests are shared and conclusions are drawn on
thermal storage? The 3rd Concentrated Solar Thermal and our track record (over 3500 attendees at our
the past, present and future of thermal storage.
Power Summit has been created specifically to bring global shows in 2008) proves that this is low risk
the leading industry experts together to address these No money, no project! for maximum ROI. With our select speaker line up,
questions and to evaluate what the smartest choices world leading agenda and unmissable networking
are that you can make now to help your CSP business. With finance becoming increasingly difficult to secure, facilities we’re 100% sure that you will benefit
we will provide you with the best strategies to attract from attending.
How you can overcome the challenges investment and an in-depth look at the financial
solutions and credits available to you today, to make If you are serious about making it in CSP, you need
and seize the opportunities in Csp
sure you are not missing out! The European Investment to be at this years summit otherwise you will miss
Whatever your position in the CSP value chain you are Bank, KfW IPEX, West LB, Caja Madrid, La Caixa and out on the latest up-to-date information and you will
facing a once in a generation opportunity that you need other leading financial institutions will give you the very be disconnected from the CSP community and the
to grab with both hands! CSP is set to be worth $200 latest in I&F and regulatory finance news. very finest minds this industry has to offer.
billion by 2020 - concentrated solar power is efficient,
sustainable, large scale and as the most developed New markets & Innovation – What new markets are Based on our previous events, places will run out
of the renewable energy solutions it is a surefire bet ready for CSP and what are your best bets? Regulatory quickly – make sure you book your ticket now to
to reap a large share of the profits as fossil fuels issues, the top threats you face and how you can guarantee your place in Sevilla. We look forward
domination fades away. partner with the local community and expand your to seeing you at the show!
reserve your place today – Call +44 207 37 57 575

3. Visit the Website - www.csptoday.com/eu
EvEnt at a GlanCE
here you can see exactly what is taking place at the 3rd Concentrated solar Thermal power summit. Check out the unique presentation & panel
sessions, roundtables and networking events to design a conference agenda to suit your business needs.
date day eVents
pre- pre- Conference site Visit
summIt site visits (optional) All day trip with lunch. A great way to network, check out the
tue 10th of plants + get the inside track on how a real plant operates!
nov Plataforma Solar de Almería (in Almería)
Starting off with political & strategy A series of talks and panel discussions on the
day 1 keynotes and moving onto an analysis of latest from the plants in construction and top
Wed 11th the plants which are fully constructed and level advice to get your project on the road
of nov producing electricity. Lessons, learned, to success
experiences, O & M and much more! neW for 2009 –
aWarD Ceremony -
Attend the first ever
supply chain Thermal storage
SEGMENT TWO
SEGMENT ONE
CSP Industry awards
Tubes, turbines, mirrors, frames, thermal Thermal storage is crucial to the efficiency and end hosted by CSP Today
fluids, trackers, etc - we cover them all! value of your project - all the main technologies and on Nov 11th! This
What are the newest breakthroughs in supply their respective costs are analyzed, from Molten salt incredible event will
chain technology? How can they improve the to concrete and the Holy Grail of CSP - phase change see the finest in
efficiency of your plant? materials (PCM) CSP recognised for
day 2 their contributions
thu 12th and will be an
of nov financing new markets & innovation
excellent networking
SEGMENT THREE
SEGMENT FOUR
With finance becoming increasingly difficult What new markets are ready for CSP and what are opportunity. An event
to secure, we will provide you with the best your best bets? Plus the ins and outs of the brand new not to be missed!
strategies to attract investment and an cutting edge technologies that are on offer.
in-depth look at the financial solutions and
credits available to you today, to make sure
you are not missing out!
All day trip with lunch. A great way to network,
day 3 site visit (optional) check out the plants + get the inside track on how
Fri 13th a real plant operates!
Visit Andasol in Granada
of nov See information below
sIte VIsIts – yOur CHanCe tO see Csp In aCtIOn
as part of this year’s Concentrated solar power summit 09 we are giving you an exclusive chance to visit some of the
most groundbreaking Csp sites in the world. you will get to see for yourself, up close and personal today’s best Csp
technology on the ground & producing energy.
trip 1 (tue, nov 10th) - Currently the PSA holds trip 2 (thu, nov 13th) - We will visit the plants
plataforma solar a variety of installations andasol I so that you can see for
de almería including two solar towers, a yourself the pioneering
Andasol I & II are a scenic
direct steam generation cycle, PT solar field and also
The Plataforma Solar of Almería (PSA), bus ride away in a different
three parabolic trough fields, the record breaking
located in the province of Almería province in Granada, but still in
a solar furnace, 6 EuroDish molten salt tanks,
is dependent upon the CIEMAT and the Andalusian region. The ride
facilities, solar chemical test the first ever tanks
it is one of most important solar will pass quickly as our route
for water detoxification and that provide 8 hours
research centres in the world for will take us through some of
a desalination facility as well thermal storage for a
CSP, particularly in the realm of the most beautiful landscapes
as a recent addition of solar full size plant.
concentrated solar thermal, with over Spain has to offer and that many
hydrogen generation
90 people dedicated to R&D in tourists pay good money to see! This one-of-a-kind CSP
test facility.
this subject. The Andasol solar power station experience is only
On this trip you will have the
On this large dessertic site, the full is Europe’s first commercial available to delegates
opportunity to visit the PSA
force of the Andalusian sun has been parabolic trough solar thermal of the 3rd Concentrated
and all its test facilities guided
exploited since 1980 for the testing power plant. Andasol 1 went Solar Power Summit
by the PSA staff themselves,
and optimisation of a variety of solar online in November 2008 and 09. Places are limited
and to learn about the past and
technologies under nearly Andasol 2 and 3 are currently and will sell out fast so
current R&D task forces that its
practicable conditions. under construction. book your ticket today!
staff are carrying out.
For the latest speaker updates Visit www.csptoday.com/eu

4. book now for the Event that Shows you – Step by Step
– how to take advantage of the CSP boom!
3rd Concentrated solar thermal power summit
induStry
Hi,
lEadErS SPEaKinG
You don’t need me to tell you that the CSP industry has seen unprecedented
José Manuel Nieto Jiménez, Acciona Energía
growth in the past couple of years. Particularly in Spain, where we will start
next year with 281 MW installed and up to 400MW by mid 2010... but make no Francisco Javier Martínez, Acciona Energía
mistake, despite the economic recession this is just the beginning in the Antonio Gómez Zamora, ACS SCE
CSP race! Francisco José Bas Jiménez,
And with more than 14 plants currently in construction, the Spanish industry is Agencia Andaluza de la Energía
thriving and steadily gaining traction nationally and internationally. Fernando Rueda, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas
Jorg Hahn, Caja Madrid
With new CSP markets emerging in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
facilitated by the Union of the Mediterranean and other governmental support; Marcelino Sánchez, CENER
the opportunity for rapid expansion is immense, and you and your business Esther Rojas, CIEMAT-PSA
need to be ready to take full advantage of it. Eduardo Zarza Moya, CIEMAT-PSA
This is only the beginning, as even more regions are starting to open up to Thomas Hinderling, CSEM
CSP worldwide, from US and India to Australia and South Africa – eventually Rainer Tamme, DLR
CSP will be a part of every energy economy around the globe - the future of
Paul Lafontaine, eSolar
CSP looks very bright.
Raed Sheriff, eSolar
Over 6GW are predicted by 2012 worldwide. To capitalize on this growth it is
Joaquín Cervino, European Investment Bank
essential to make the right moves, find the right partners, impress the right
contacts and choose the right projects. It’s also vital that you are up to speed Graham Ford, Heliodynamics
on all the latest CSP issues and that you learn what you can from the success Cayetano José Hernández González,
of the companies that are making CSP work and now seeing rapid growth. Iberdrola Energías Renovables
You can do all this and more at the CSP Today 3rd Concentrated Solar Jorge Insa Tello,
Thermal Power Summit 09. Iberdrola Ingeniería y Construcción
Rosa Tarragó, KfW IPEX Bank
We are now at a critical stage where the industry is facing great opportunity
but rapid expansion is being held back by the international banking crisis, Daniel Parejo del Río, La Caixa
with securing project finance an increasingly difficult chore. This coupled Luis Crespo, Protermosolar
with the uncertainty about the new Real Decreto has stalled industry growth. Valeriano Ruiz Hernández, Protermosolar
Technological challenges, reducing costs sustainably throughout time, storing
Juan Francisco Alonso Llorente,
heat effectively and more – you need to face up all these challenges and the
Red Eléctrica de España
3rd Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Summit 09 gives you what you need to
address these challenges. Josep Ubach, Rioglass
Enrique Martínez Pomar, Solar Millenium
Take a look at our agenda and you’ll see exactly what I mean. You’ll get
information on all the challenges listed above plus cost reduction information, Luis Solá, SCHOTT Ibérica
exclusive case studies from CSP industry leaders including Acciona, ACS Joe Cashion, Stirling Energy Systems
SCE, Iberdrola, Abengoa, Iberinco, Solar Millenium, Solel, Torresol and many Arnold Leitner, Skyfuel
more! José Luis Morán, Solel
Over 3500 people attended our events in just the last 18 months, so you can Giuseppe Casubolo, SQM Europe
be sure that you will connect with the people that will take your business to Juan Ignacio Burgaleta, Torresol Energy
the next level. Nowhere else will you meet so many dedicated CSP executives
Manuel Cabrerizo, West LB
under one roof. It’s the European hub of CSP knowledge!
Bahl Carsten, Züblin
And above and beyond the agenda, we´ve worked really hard to offer much
more value for your money, with site visits to Plataforma Solar of Almería
and Andasol as part as the CSP experience in Sevilla, an Award Ceremony tHe
which gives you the opportunity to nominate and vote for industry leaders, BrIgHtest
an e-Networker service which offers the opportunity to connect with other mInds In
event attendees pre and post conferences to make sure that your summit´s tHe Csp
experience is even more useful, and much, much more! Industry
I look forward to meeting you in Sevilla next November!
Belén Gallego
CSP Today For more information on who you
Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/belengallego
will meet at the 3rd Concentrated
Twitter: www.twitter.com/belengallego solar thermal power summit in
Facebook: www.facebook.com/belengallegonewsolartoday sevilla please visit:
www.csptoday.com/eu
reserve your place today – Call +44 207 37 57 575

5. look who’s talking... Check out our Expert Speaker line up!
lEarn from thE vEry bESt in thE CSP induStry
Valeriano Ruíz Luís Crespo
Valeriano Ruiz Hernández has a PhD Luis Crespo Rodríguez has PhD in Aeronautical
in physics and since 1982 he has Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de
held the position of Full Professor of Thermodynamics Madrid and a diploma in Sociology. He began his career in 1975 in
at the University of Seville in the Energy Engineering Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. directing renewable energy projects
department. He is currently in charge of the Andalusian and founding the solar energy department. Later he joined Interatom/
Renewable Energy Institute, specifically the Andalusian R&D plan. He Siemens and participated in designing and constructing the CSR project of the AIE in
is president of the Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Germany. Subsequently he worked for ASINEL managing the joint Spanish-German
Thermal Energy Industry (PROTERMOSOLAR) and he is vice-president of projects of the 1MW wind-turbine and the GAST Solar Power Plant. After this he was
the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA). appointed director of the Institute of Renewable Energy of CIEMAT, promoting and
Professor Ruiz Hernández has received many awards for his professional managing R&D projects for all areas of renewable technology.
achievements including awards from the National Institute of Aerospace In 2008 Luis Crespo Rodríguez returned to the renewable energy sector taking on the
Technology, the International Energy Agency, CENSOLAR and the Energy position of general secretary of the Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar
Agency of Seville. Thermal Energy Industry (PROTERMOSOLAR). He also manages the new Advanced
Technology Center for Renewable Energy in Andalusia (CTAER).
Juan Francisco Alonso Esther Rojas
Llorente Esther Rojas,a PhD. in Physics from the Universidad
Juan Francisco Alonso Llorente Complutense de Madrid (UCM) has been a researcher
gained his degree in Industrial-Electronic Engineering at the Concentrated Solar Systems unit at the
from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 1984. Plataforma Solar de Almeria (Departamento de Energa del Ciemat) since
Since joining the Spanish National Grid (Red Eléctrica de España) in 1988 November 1991.
he has been involved with planning and operations of the transport grid, Esther is widely experienced in active CSP field, mainly with Concentrated Parabolic
developing models for expansion of the system, new technologies and troughs and Thermal Storage. This activity has been developed through national and
international projects as well as developing the regulatory framework. European research projects and applications, focused on energy transmission and
Following a period as Head of the Department of Network Planning, energy output improvements of these systems according to their possible applications:
he is currently Head of the Department of Grid Access, responsible for electric energy generation at CSP plants or thermal energy for industrial processes.
managing the connection of new agents to the grid as well as overseeing At the 3rd Concentrated Solar Power Summit, Esther will perform a presentation about
the quality of service in the transport network. Salt storage from the historical perspective and will explain in depth the status and the
purpose of CIEMAT´s thermal storage work team.
Manuel Blanco Rainer Tamme
Manuel Blanco has 25 years of Rainer Tamme is head of “Thermal Process
experience as a solar researcher Technology” department at the Institute of Technical
contributing to advance the state-of- Thermodynamics of the German Aerospace Center
the-art of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies. (DLR) in Stuttgart, Germany. He is a recognized expert in the field of
Currently, Manuel is the director of the Solar Thermal Energy Department thermal energy storage and thermo-chemical conversion technologies.
of the Spanish National Renewable Energy Centre (CENER). Key Qualifications in the subject energy storage are material development, design and
integration of TES systems for solar power generation and for the industrial process
He has been full Professor and Chair of the Engineering Department of
heat sector. He has many years of experience in managing and coordinating numerous
the University of Texas at Brownsville; Director of the Plataforma Solar
German and EC PF5 and FP6 projects involving a wide range of industrial companies and
de Almería of CIEMAT; advisor to the President of the Society for the
research institutes.
Energy Development of Andalusia and member of the International Test
and Evaluation Team in charge of the evaluation the International Energy Rainer Tamme is a Diplom Chemiker in chemistry and chemical engineering and has
Agency’s (IEA) Small Solar Power Systems Project. got a Ph.D. in solid state and inorganic chemistry from the Technische University
Hannover. He has published more than 100 reviewed papers in international journals and
He has authored numerous scientific publications, has participated in a
proceedings on the subject thermal energy storage, thermal management, advanced
large number of national and international expert groups and committees,
heat exchanger, solar power plants, catalysis, Hydrogen generation and storage.
and represented Spain in various international scientific forums.
Juan Ignacio Burgaleta Joaquín Cervino
Juan Ignacio Burgaleta completed his Joaquin Cervino joined the EIB in the spring 1987 after
engineering degree at Escuela Supeior almost four years at the World Bank where he worked
de Ingenieros of Bilbao. Since 1974 he for four years as a project economist for Africa. From
has worked at SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas on activities 1990 to 1992 he participated in the development of a Management
relating to the design of mechanical components as both Information system with a dedicated task group, which he helped lead.
Head and Director of Projects. From 2005 to 2008 he has acted as the In 1992 he joined the Latin America Division, where he worked for ten years on Andean
Director of R&D and innovation in solar energy. Community, Central America and Mexico, helping the EIB initiate its activities in
Currently, he is Director of Technology of Torresol Energy, a joint venture Latin America.
between SENER (60%) and MASDAR (40%) for the purpose of developing Since 2002 he has worked in the Spain & Portugal Department, in the Spanish private
& promoting Concentrated Solar Thermal plants. sector and is currently responsible for financing of RDI. He is an active member of two
Bank wide horizontal groups that respectively focus on RDI and Environment.
For the latest speaker updates Visit www.csptoday.com/eu

6. Europe’s premier CSP meeting
6 morE GrEat
Welcome message from the
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rEaSonS to attEnd
Chairmen of the summit
The CSP SummiT in SeViLLA iS A unique Last year the Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Summit in
Seville managed to make a little piece of history when we
eVenT for The gLobAL SoLAr induSTry
witnessed the coming of age of the CSP industry in Spain
We’re aware that there are other solar events out there, but and Europe. With more than 400 participants, the summit
there is nothing in Europe that focuses exclusively on the reflected the diversity of the industry and all of the main
specific business and technology challenges in CSP. You
actors from Spain, Europe and the rest of the world.
will hear case studies from industry leading companies with
first-hand experience on building, running and maintaining One year later and real progress has been made. The PS 20
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CSP plants, but you will also get unique insight on emerging successfully conducted the testing phase and is about to
market opportunities. begin commercial operation. Andasol I has been successfully
SiTe ViSiTS completed and it will be fully operational later this year. At the
same time there are 15 other plants under construction, four
We have organised two site visits - so that you can
of which will connect to the grid in the next few months, which
complement your CSP experience and actually see the
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means that we will start 2010 with 281 MW of CSP power
technology on the ground - connected to the grid and
producing electricity! feeding into the electricity grid. And this is just the beginning!
At this difficult time of economic crisis and unemployment,
indePendenT forum
Europe cannot afford to lose leadership or competitiveness.
CSP Today is an independent information provider. We are not On the contrary, it has to be seen as an opportunity to show
here to sell you a particular idea, piece of research or vendor that the CSP industry in Europe, North Africa and the Middle
solution. That is why at the 3rd Concentrated Solar Thermal
East is a reality and that is growing at an exponential rate.
Power Summit you’ll receive a well balanced, innovative and
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informative briefing to enable you to make the best decisions
And with the support of the Union of the Mediterranean and
for your business. the various governmental support schemes available, the
time is right.
exPerT SPeAkerS, freSh mATeriAL,
The 3rd CSP Today Concentrated Solar Thermal Power
innoVATiVe Thinking
Summit in Seville will celebrate Europe´s position as world
The foremost experts in the industry who kicked started CSP leader and promote the dialogue necessary to ensure that this
technology and the companies who are doing it right now! continues well into the future. This meeting is essential for all
And crucially, hear from the regulatory bodies, financiers and
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businesses who want to be a part of the CSP revolution.
investors, whose decisions have the power to make or break
your project. In November, hundreds of people will attend the summit to
learn, to overcome challenges together and to do business.
CSP SoLuTionS exhibiTion AreA
We hope that you will also be there so that together we can
Meet today’s leading solution providers as they take you shape the future of the CSP industry.
through the latest cutting edge technologies to improve
efficiency, reduce costs and increase profits. Find out See you in Sevilla in November!
which products and services are the right fit for you and
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see demonstrations of the latest solutions in research and
production – all under one roof.
oPen diSCuSSionS on The biggeST iSSueS
We are committed to showing both sides of the argument,
and we are convinced that to achieve solutions, discussion
is of the essence. For that reason, we have included over 20
hours of networking opportunities including a very special Valeriano Ruiz & Luis Crespo
party on the evening of the first day. Protermosolar
First ever Csp tOday first ever award CErEmony
– evening Of nov 11th let’s
CeleBra
te
Attend the first ever CSP This year for the first time, CSP Today is offering you the opportunity to nominate your company & Csp!
Industry awards hosted vote for the winner in the main category. Here is how it will work:
by CSP Today on Nov
11th! This incredible Nominate your company online On the evening of the 11th, the award
event will see the finest in A panel of experts will review the nomination and ceremony will take place following the
CSP recognised for their select 5 finalists per category networking drinks, where you will have
contributions and will be The finalists will be announced a chance to meet & connect with your
an excellent networking
At the event you will be able to vote for your favourites peers in a relaxed atmosphere
opportunity. An event not to
be missed! Make sure you put your nomination through! Find out how www.csptoday.com/eu
reserve your place today – +44 207 37 57 575

7. More Information, More Dialogue, More Debate
PLENARY SESSIONS
ReaL DeCReTO IN SPaIN - PLaNTS CONSTRUCTeD CaSe
THe FOUNDaTION OF LONG-TeRM CSP GROWTH KeyNOTe & UNDeR CONSTRUCTION STUDy
aDDReSS aNaLySIS
Regulators give you the truth about the new Real Decreto and what you need to real world tips, tricks and advice on
know to prepare for the future Csp costs and construction
• How the government plans to support long term sustainable growth for the CSP industry • Hear first hand the lessons learned from Acciona’s experience in
• What quotas for growth will be allowed and how the tariff will decrease progressively constructing complete CSP plants including Nevada Solar I, Alvarado
• How to avoid future financing bottlenecks and ensure the continued financial support for and Palma del Río
the industry • What are the real costs for CSP plant construction? Unique insights
• New Real Decreto for CSP pre-assignation - what it is, what it means, and how does it from Acciona will give you a better estimate than you have ever
impact the industry? had before
Invited Speakers to be confirmed: • Cost cutting tips - how to increase efficiency, scale up effectively and
Pedro Marín, Ministerio de Industria how to stretch loan terms as far as possible to lower the cost of financing
IDAE José Manuel Nieto, Acciona
Comisión Nacional de la Energía maintaining and running a 50mW Csp plant - real
data and advice from puertollano
state of the Csp nation • Hear a detailed description of all the essential logistical considerations
30 year CSP veteran, champion and innovator Valeriano Ruíz explores key industry KeyNOTe in running an operational CSP plant
developments and the implications for all serious CSP players in Spain and worldwide aDDReSS • Real data from the field on the costs of construction - the vital bottom
• A detailed guide to the advances of the CSP industry in the last 12 months line figures you want to hear to create more accurate and realistic
fiscal predictions
• The CSP industry ‘to do’ list - understand the primary challenges all players must address
if the industry is to continue to thrive and grow - including; raising efficiency, reducing • Best practice operations and maintenance strategies - lessons straight
costs and scaling up production from the field that will tell you how and where you can save money
Cayetano José Hernández Gonzálvez, Iberdrola
• Beyond subsidies and feed in tariffs - see realistic projections of grid parity
• Take away Valeriano´s own assessment of the most exciting short and longer term Operations and maintenance for parabolic
commercial CSP opportunities troughs Csp plants
Valeriano Ruíz, Protermosolar Francisco Javier Martínez, Acciona Solar
an appraisal of Csp construction and operations
How Idea can help you set up • Moving into Andalucia - discover the & maintenance based on learned experience
your Csp business successfully programmes that the Agencia Andaluza de la
Antonio Gómez Zamora, ACS SCE
in andalucía Energía has in place to help companies get
established in the region experience learned in the design, construction
• Understand IDEA’s role in renewable
energy in Andalucía and how you can take
• Find out what you need to have to qualify and O&m of ps10, ps20 and solnovas
for the additional innovation incentives the Pedro Robles, Abengoa Solar
advantage of their foreign investment
Agencia Andaluza de la Energía has available
support program to establish companies in
Agencia Andaluza de la Energía gemasolar: central tower and
the region
molten-salt storage technology
• Get it right first time! How IDEA can assist Integration into the spanish
you with location information, human The first commercial installation to combine the emerging technologies
electric grid - the
resources, administrative paperwork and of heliostats, central tower receiver and molten-salt heat system with 15
opportunities and challenges hours storage capacity. You will discover:
local partners from the transmission
• Why Andalucía? Analyze the incentives, • Full details on the technical characteristics of the 17MW plant
operators perspective
subsidies and other IDEA resources available • The real world advantages of these new technologies over currently
for the CSP industry • Transmission System Operators (TSO) used storage solutions in existing plants
Red Eléctrica discuss how thermo
• Not just short term help - discover how your • When Gemasolar will become operational and the current status of
solar generation can be integrated into
ongoing relationship with IDEA includes the construction that began in November 2008
transmission development and operation
follow up and additional services after your Juan Ignacio Burgaleta, Torresol
company is established • New regulations (major rules and grid code)
will have consequences for the connection lessons from lebrija - best practice tips gained
Agencia IDEA
capacity studies and technical requirements from building a profitable 50mW Csp plant
andalusian incentives and - find out what you need to know now to
avoid costly fixes later on • From idea to profits - hear a first hand account of what it truly takes to
support for sustainable solar develop a successful CSP plant
• Hear about the lessons learned and
• Understand the role the Agencia Andaluza • Gain unique insight through lessons learned from the construction and
challenges overcome when integrating solar
de la Energía plays in the Spanish energy deployment of the Lebrija plant’s solar field and power block
energy into system operation for the first time
industry as a whole and it’s vital importance
• Opportunities for solar plants: how you can • Contraction risks and due diligence - what you need to know to make
in the Andalucian region
work with TSOs to adapt to power demand your job easier and what you can do to reduce your risks
• Analyse the incentives available to the CSP
curves using heat storage systems to ensure • Learn the design solutions that can avoid construction pitfalls -
industry for development in the region of
system dispatchability including how you can accurately model output efficiency at an
Andalucia - including an insider look at the
Juan Francisco Alonso Llorente, early stage
2013 and 2020 plans
Red Eléctrica de España José Luís Morán, Solel
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8. Get unique insight from leading CSP companies
FOCUSED SESSIONS
FINaNCING THeRMaL STORaGe TeCHNOLOGy
Finance for Csp plants - how the eib can support your project Improving thermal storage for dsg plants -
• It is getting harder to secure project finance because of the tight credit markets - get a the promise of phase change materials (pCm)
thorough understanding of current project finance practice in renewable energy • PCM overview - what they are, how they work and why they
• The role of the EIB in CSP - what financing is available for renewable energy and how promise to be the key to unlocking mass thermal storage for DSG
the EIB can help trough and tower plants
• 2009 and beyond - when will credit start to flow again and what are the implications of • PCM Predictions- compare and contrast the projected results of PCM
the tariff uncertainty? against the current benchmarks of other thermal storage methods
• The future of the CSP industry in 2010 and beyond, and the role of the Mediterranean • Get an inside look into PCM prototypes and tests - what has been
Solar Plan to encourage and incentivize the industry built to date and the performance standards achieved so far
Joaquín Cervino, European Investment Bank • What’s next for PCM - get an in depth understanding of how PCM
will develop in the medium and long term and figure out what this
the three pillars of project finance success: legal, risk
will mean for the CSP industry
management & due diligence considerations
Rainer Tamme, DRL
What you need to focus on right from day one of the business planning stage to exceed
expectations and get investors excited about your project the progress and promise of molten
• Why due diligence & risk management are vital to your project finance success and why salt storage
you cannot live without them • Get an informative look at the Solar II (SEGS) data on molten salt
• Quantitative and qualitative risks - how to calculate them effectively and convincingly to storage and discover what you need to take into consideration
ensure your project has a robust, unassailable proposal when designing and constructing a molten salt storage facility for
• Leap over the legal landmines - find out how you can avoid problems with permits, site your plant
acquisition, DNI (Direct Normal Irradiation) and contractual evaluations to massively reduce • The associated risks of molten salt storage - find the best
time delays approaches to deal with issues such as corrosion, salt freezing and
• Performance guarantees and choosing suppliers - assess the right ways to impress your other costly problems
banks and create confidence in your project • The vision and progress of the CIEMAT-Empresas Task Force - how
• Contractual evaluation, including EPC & MO - how they can affect your project and the it aims to improve storage options by providing a testing centre
steps you need to take to give yourself the best chance of success and the data they expect to generate
Pablo Valera, Amstrom Esther Rojas, CIEMAT - PSA
project finance - the inside track Concrete storage solutions -
Project finance can contribute as much as 90 - 95% of your financing. But to secure this costs, performance and potential
investment you need to convince the banks that you will be able to repay the money you • Is concrete storage the right solution for your plant? Discover how it
borrow, in this session find out what exactly the banks are looking for in a CPV project works and how much it costs to set-up and maintain
• Find out what you need to do to meet the essential application requirements - licensing, • Find out why concrete storage is a reliable and flexible solution and
reliability testing, insurance, test data, certification and a platform of reliable suppliers. how it’s scalable design can be a critical advantage over other solar
• Understand the criteria and process of how banks evaluate renewable energy projects storage solutions
and determine whether a project is a good investment or not • Results from the latest commercial projects and prototypes - get
• Evaluate the lessons learnt from previous CSP plant financing - what has worked at the inside track on the lessons learned and data collected from the
securing initial and ongoing funding construction and deployment of concrete storage so far
Manuel Cabrerizo, West LB • Get a crash course in the development of concrete storage to date
and find out what work is currently underway to reduce costs and
Csp financing in depth - how solar can weather the
improve performance
economic crisis and come back stronger
• The future for concrete storage - hear how researchers are racing
• Tips and strategies from investors, banks and financiers on how to ensure your solar to create a super-solar-storing concrete mix that will double the
business remains competitive and profitable throughout the current economic downturn current maximum operating temperature and reduce costs to the
• Expert discussion on the likelihood that financial transactions will get easier in 2009/2010 levels needed for mass commercialization
and whether on-balance financing or club deals will be the predominant model for Carsten Bahl, Züblin
future transactions
• Are the banks empowering traditional technologies and making it harder for new approaches stone storage for Csp - a new approach
and designs to break through? Discover how you can overcome this reluctance and what • Uncover the potential of this newly developed technology that
metrics matter most to the banks when it comes to taking a risk on unproven technology promises to store heat at temperatures above 500º for longer than
• Understand your bank - hear different viewpoints from across the value chain on whether ever before - without breaking the bank!
the terms of current warranties asked for by the banks are justified and why they are • Find out exactly how soon stone storage systems could be
shortening the period of debt developed and deployed for CSP plants and what it would take to
• Evaluate why CSP is in a relatively strong position to weather the current economic make it happen
downturn and what you can do to mitigate risk as much as possible • How to optimize a stone storage system to take advantage of
Joaquín Cervino, EIB multiple hour storage - maximizing whats technically possible
Rosa Tarragó, Kfw Bank and saving costs
Manuel Cabrerizo, WEST LB Graham Ford, Heliovolt
Jorg Hahn, Caja Madrid
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9. Regulatory framework, infrastructure & regional initiatives
FOCUSED SESSIONS
TeCHNOLOGy & SUPPLy CHaIN MaRKeTS, R+D, DeSIGN
Csp technology in depth - direct steam generation (dsg) - Insight into Csp markets worldwide and
costs, performance and picking capabilities, feasibility how to grow a global solar business
long-term winners and planning for deployment • CSP markets update - find out what is happening in all key
• Life cycle costs and performance - find out how • DSG power vs Heat Transfer fluid (HTF) - regions around the world plus hear real life case studies of
much it really costs to run and maintain a CSP are the promises of 20% cost reduction in the main CSP markets current feed in tariffs and
plant and analyse the durability, maintenance electricity prices through DSG really possible? available incentives
and efficiency issues that will affect every • Analyze the feasibility of DSG for your plant • New plant developments - hear details about the plants
element of your site and discover the technical information, that are currently being planned and constructed in the
• Learn about new exciting technologies such as capabilities and constraints that you need to USA, EU and MENA
multi-towers and the new trough technology be aware of • Going global through local - discover the key to setting up
that will help slash the cost of your solar field • Take advantage of valuable lessons learned partnerships with local companies in order to grow your
• Tower, PT, Dish, Fresnel and multi-tower…will from the latest state-of-the-art DSG CSP business globally
they all co-exist or will there be a clear winner R&D projects • How differences in business culture and regulations need
in the technology battle over time? • Commercial deployment of DSG - what it to be taken into account before moving into a new market
• Bankable and non-bankable technologies - what will take, what the main obstacles are, when and what the consequences can be if you don’t
are banks looking for and what can be done to it will be possible and what you need to • Union of the Mediterranean - identify what opportunities
turn a non-bankable technology into a positive consider to plan ahead this union will open up for your business and how you can
asset that can actually help you secure funding • Hear an insider perspective on the capitalize from the international collaborations with the
Moderator: Eduardo Zarza Moya, PSA - CIEMAT planning and construction of the 3MWe MENA area
Arnold Leitner, Skyfuel Puertollano GD plant promoted by CIEMAT, Moderator: Raed Sheriff, eSolar
Paul Lafontaine, eSolar SENER and IBERDROLA
Eduardo Zarza,
the need for r&d+ innovation Csp &
Joe Cashion, SES
Plataforma Solar de Almería - CIEMAT projections of impact in cost reduction
Thomas Hinderling, CSEM
• Understand why Research, Development and Innovation
are key to securing the future role of CSP within the
Csp supply chain in depth - - New international EPC companies operating energy mix
the key developments and latest in the Spanish market and Spanish EPC • Learning curve - construction best practice and cost
information you need to know in international markets will diversify and reduction opportunities when building successive plants
streamline the EPC process
• Bottle necks in the CSP supply chain are • Understand the impact of Research, Development and
- Increasing numbers of suppliers are Innovation on delivering technological advances that will
coming to an end! Get an overview of the new
diversifying to markets outside their home secure the levelised cost of energy of CSP
component providers that are currently testing
territory; increasing competition and
their products and getting ready • Practical steps to consolidate a feed-in tariff free future
decreasing costs of core components
to commercialise Marcelino Sánchez, CENER
• “Non-Recourse project finance” for CSP projects
• Receivers, mirrors, heliostats, thermal fluid,
- financing a solar project without risking your Current capabilities of Csp design and
trackers and other components - get an
existing assets! Will these types of loan really production optimization tools
update on everything you need to know and
come to pass in CSP or is this just a pipe dream?
what’s in store for the future • Design done right - how to make sure you are getting the
• Economies of scale and technological most out of modelling and simulation tools for low, medium
• Turbines for solar - receive a crash a course
developments - how size and R&D can contribute and high temperature thermosolar power plants
on the various turbines that are currently
to cost reduction
available and which ones are best adapted to • Find out how comprehensive component and system
the solar market and why Fernando Rueda, Aries Ingeniería y Sistema
characterisation services can save you money and increase
• Discover how the standardisation process new developments for Csp tube overall plant efficiency
driven by the DLR, NREL, CIEMAT and other receivers in parabolic troughs • Technical and economic feasibility studies for CSP plants -
institutions will affect the future bankability the role they can play in making smart choices regarding
of solar projects • Focus on efficiency: hear about the potentially
new builds and future site developments
radical affect that new tube designs can have on
Luis Solá, SCHOTT • Understand the limitations of today’s design and
overall solar field efficiency
Jordi Villanueva, Rioglass optimization tools available for CSP and in what ways
• Find out how new tube receivers can cut welding
Giuseppe Casubolo, SQM Europe they need to improve to meet the demands of this rapidly
and other associated costs through the different
progressing industry
solar savings - ways to cut the size specifications developed through the latest
cutting edge research and development Manuel Blanco Muriel, CENER
cost of Csp plants
• The case for parabolic troughs - find out how
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction
current research indicates that the technology will
(EPC) for solar - discover the key differences
increase productivity tenfold in the next few years
between solar EPC and EPC in other energy
and why it will help CSP achieve grid parity
markets, whether these markets are
converging and how that could reduce Luis Solá, SCHOTT
your costs Overview of the supply/demand
• Find out how the openness of CSP Markets balance of the nitrates market
around the world will help save on CSP
Giuseppe Casubolo, SQM Europe
plant costs:
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