SOLAR PAKISTAN 2020 | PV Briefing and Networking Forum Pakistan


Event Details


It is with great pleasure that we announce the 9th SOLAR PAKISTAN, International Renewable Energy Exhibition and Conference from March 19 to 21, 2020 at Lahore Expo Centre Pakistan! SOLAR PAKISTAN is the only trade fair in Pakistan dedicated entirely to solar energy. Building on the great success of previous years, the 2020 edition will also feature two dedicated conferences on the emerging markets of Pakistan and Afghanistan and includes the JF4S Joint Booth for international companies.

Participate in the full-day PV Briefing & Networking Forum Pakistan and find out how solar energy can lead Pakistan out of the energy crisis into a sustainable future. High-level speakers from political institutions, local and international industry share their insights and outlooks. Find the full agenda here below!

Session 1: Setting the Scene for Solar Energy in Pakistan – Essentials to Create a Leading & Sustainable Renewable Energy Sector

10:00am-10:05am

Welcome Remarks

 

Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO, FAKT Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

10:06am-10:15am

Conference Opening

 

Markus A.W.Hoehner, CEO, Joint Forces for Solar

  • Latest updates on regulatory frameworks that are currently in place
  • What are the legal challenges for local and foreign companies in Pakistan?
  • Guidelines on how to structure renewable energy projects

10:15am-10:45am

Keynote | Assessing the Viability of Solar Energy in Pakistan: Short-term benefits and Future Energy Scenarios

 

INTRODUCTION BY Tauseef H. Farooqi, Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)


SPEAKERS: Imtiaz Hussain Baloch, Finance Professional, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and
Ali Feroz Khan, Electrical Engineer, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)

  • A review of the electricity market, renewable energy market and related organizations
  • Renewable energy targets in Pakistan
  • The role of Solar Energy in Pakistan’s energy mix 2030

10:45am-11:15am

Keynote | Renewable Energy Policies and the Regulatory Framework

 

Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)

  • Latest updates on regulatory frameworks that are currently in place
  • What are the legal challenges for local and foreign companies in Pakistan?
  • Guidelines on how to structure renewable energy projects

11:15am-11:30am

Networking Break

Session 2: Real Life Examples and Best Practices for Successful Solar Energy Development

11:30am- 11:50am

The Local Perspective: Key Issues to Successfully Initiate Solar Power Plants

Umer Farooq, Vice President Investments, Yellow Door Energy

  • Discuss issues relating to financing, technical and legislation challenges
  • Share potential solutions to the issues in order to advance solar in Pakistan
  • Provide industry best practices from international markets, tailored to Pakistan’s needs

11:50am-12:10pm

Launch a New Era of Smart Energy

Craig Shen, Director of the System Application Department, GoodWe Solar Academy, JIANGSU GOODWE POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

  • International best practice case studies from a market leader
  • Global experiences in institutional and private financing of renewables
  • Key issues: Regional specifics, logistical challenges and maintenance

12:10pm-2:00pm

PART I: Executive Statements on Synchronizing Domestic & International Efforts to Facilitate Market Growth in Pakistan

  • Smooth market take-off: Lessons Pakistan can learn from other renewable energy programs
  • Successful strategies to promote solar energy in Pakistan – Highlighting the local and international view
  • How to enter the solar market in Pakistan? Basics of a successful market entry for international players
  • What can European and Pakistani companies offer in a Joint Venture?

SPEAKERS:
Muhammad Saqlain Arshad, Senior Partner, SAQLAIN, HUSNAIN & CO.
Waqas Nazir Awan, Engineer, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila
Syed Rafay Ali, Branch Manager, Jubaili Bros Solar

1:00pm- 2:00pm


Networking Break

2:00pm-2:40pm

PART II: Executive Statements on Synchronizing Domestic & International Efforts to Facilitate Market Growth in Pakistan

SPEAKERS:
Ubaid Rehman, Assistant Managing Director, Maxell Power (Pvt.) Ltd.
Karl-Heinz Tönges, Head of Strategic Projects & Markets, S:FLEX GmbH
Sylvio Zeidler, Sales Manager, KBE Elektrotechnik GmbH

Session 3: Understanding the Fundamentals for Successful Solar Market Take-off in Pakistan – Available Technologies, Financing Mechanisms and Local Value Creation

2:40pm-3:00pm

Non Renewable, Renewable and Solar Energy Options – Challenges and Way Forward

Zaigham M. Rizvi, Expert Consultant World Bank , Affordable Housing and Energy Poverty

3:00pm-3:20pm

Technology Focus: Which Solar Energy System PV, CSP, SPV or Hybrid is Best Suited for Pakistan and Why?

  

Aamir Hussain, CEO, Tesla-PV

  • Review of technologies available in the marketplace incl. solar modules, inverters, mounting systems, trackers and balance of system components
  • Critical success factors in optimizing solar plants to receive higher returns
  • Maximum energy yield by combining high efficiency technologies with a module design adapted to desert and sunbelt regions
  • The role of energy storage systems in the renewable energy segment – Long-term perspectivee

 

3:20pm-3:40pm

Core Elements of Financing a Solar Project in Pakistan

 

Omar M. Malik, Director Business Development, Shams Power

  • Financing mechanisms to stimulate funding of the local value chain
  • Global experiences in institutional and private financing of renewables
  • What makes a product/project bankable? The equity providers’ perspective
  • Managing expectations while attracting investors in the early development stage

3:40pm-4:00pm

Future of Grid in the Light of Distributed Energy Adoption in Pakistan

 

Waqas Haroon Moosa, CEO, Hadron Solar

  • How utilities around the globe are dealing with the phenomenon of distributed solar
  • Current legislation, regulations and policies in Pakistan
  • Opportunities and challenges of distributed solar and other innovations in Pakistan
  • The critical need for planning for the future

4:00pm-4:20pm

Energy Sector Integration – A Future Based on Renewable Energy

 

Muhammad Azrum Ansari, Key Account Manager-Solar Divison, Fronius Middle East FZE

 

Contact:

Joint Forces for Solar
+49(0)228-429 66-47
Xenia Zoller :
zoller@jointforces4solar.com

SOLAR PAKISTAN Secretariat
FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd.
Phone: +92 21 3581 0637 – 9
Email: communication@fakt.com.pk,
enquiry@solarfairpakistan.com