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Page 1: March 19, 2014, The Imperial, New Delhi - India · PDF fileConference on SOLAR PUMPS FOR IRRIGATION March 20, 2014, The Imperial, New Delhi Conference on ROOFTOP SOLAR IN INDIA March

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SOLAR PUMPSFOR IRRIGATIONMarch 20, 2014, The Imperial, New Delhi

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ROOFTOP SOLARIN INDIAMarch 19, 2014, The Imperial, New Delhi

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MissionThough at a nascent stage, the solar rooftop market is rapidly gaining prominence in the country. The key factors driving growth in this segment are a substantialdecline in the cost of producing solar photovoltaic (PV)-based power and the rise in conventional energy tariffs over the past two years. Industrial power consumers, and ministries and public departments have been the early adopters of these systems. While the former have been installing rooftopPV systems to reduce their power expenses, growth in the latter segment is largely being driven by state and central government programmes. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has set a target of installing 1,000 MW of rooftop projects in Phase II (2013-17). Under this, the Solar EnergyCorporation of India (SECI) has already allotted over 25.5 MW of capacity across 19 cities. States are also taking interest in promoting solar rooftop installations with Gujarat being the first to have launched a solar rooftop programme in 2012. The statehas already witnessed a capacity addition of 3.2 MW in this segment. Other states that are promoting this market include Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka and Uttarakhand. While the opportunity is immense, the high upfront capital cost poses a key challenge for the growth of solar rooftop systems, especially in the residential space.The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) provides a capital subsidy of 30 per cent for small PV systems, but concerns related to timely subsidydisbursal remains a challenge. The absence of a robust feed-in tariff mechanism and net metering guidelines, and lack of experience in handling grid connectivity of these systems are someother challenges hindering growth of the grid-connected solar rooftop market. Some of these issues are likely to be resolved soon as states finalise their net metering policies. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have already launchednet metering guidelines while other states including Delhi are likely to finalise them in the near future. However, the issues of energy accounting and handlinggrid connectivity are likely to be resolved only with operational experience and adoption of new technologies. The mission of this conference is to highlight the key opportunities in the solar rooftop space in India; discuss the potential benefits and concerns related tothese systems; examine the existing and emerging business models; and showcase the most promising technologies. The conference will also provide a platformto project developers, government officials and industrial consumers for sharing experiences and challenges.

AGENDA/STRUCTURE

KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOKWhat is the solar rooftop potential in India? What are the key trends in the segment? What are the key issues and challenges? What is the investment outlook? Are solar rooftop projects seen as a more attractive long-term option than ground-based projects?

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVEWhat has been the investment and operational experience of key players? What are the key issues and challenges? What strategies/solutions are beingadopted to address them? What are the suggestions to the government/regulators for accelerating growth in the segment?

SECI’S PERSPECTIVEWhat is the current status of SECI’s solar rooftop programme? What has been the developers’ experience in implementing these projects? What are the future plans and targets in this regard?

STATE INITIATIVESWhat are the existing state rooftop policies and programmes? Which states are leading the way in terms of regulatory support? What are the issuesand challenges? What are the upcoming initiatives and programmes? What are the opportunities forprivate developers?

COST ECONOMICSWhat are the key factors impacting the financial viability of off-grid and grid-connected rooftop systems?What are the existing cost and tariff structures for grid-connected rooftop projects? How do these costs compare with alternatives?

TECHNOLOGYWhat are the key technology trends in terms of type of panels, inverters, mountingstructures, etc.? What smart technology solutions are available for off-grid and grid-connectedrooftop systems?What strategies can be adopted to optimise and enhance plant performance?

INVESTMENT AND FINANCINGWhat is the investment requirement and outlook? What are the financing options? What is the expected RoI? What factors impact the RoI? What are the financing risks associated with solar rooftop projects? How can thesebe mitigated?

PROJECT SHOWCASEWhat are some of the noteworthy projects? What are the key project features (size, location, cost, financing, design,technology, etc.)What have been the experience and lessons?

To register: Call +91-111-441034615, 41034616, 9971992998, email: [email protected], or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com

Target AudienceThe conference is targeted at officials and managers from:

- Rooftop solar developers - Equipment manufacturers - Panel manufacturers - Solar energy service providers - Discoms - Financial institutions and investors - Regulatory agencies - Consultancy organisations - Government agencies- Certifying agencies - Captive power users - Research agencies- Technology providers - Others

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MissionThe use of solar water pumps for irrigation is gaining momentum in India. Awareness programmes and subsidy schemes launched by the MNRE and stategovernments have resulted in the installation of over 20,000 solar water pumps across the country.The potential market for solar water pumps can be estimated from the fact that 75 per cent of the diesel-based systems (about 10 million) and grid power-basedsystems (about 15 million) are installed in regions with high solar radiation. Solar water pumps are best suited to replace these conventional systems due to theadvantages they offer over grid-connected and diesel-based pumps. Diesel is a costly fuel, which is difficult to procure in rural areas and results in significant carbon emissions. Grid power-based systems, on the other hand, face theissue of poor energy supply. Moreover, both diesel- and grid power-based pumps deplete the water table excessively by pumping heavily at short intervals. Incomparison, solar pumps can play an important role in reducing carbon emissions and increase access to groundwater for farmers. Among the states, Rajasthan is actively driving solar pump installations, with the number of such installations in the state increasing from 50 in 2010-11 to 2,200in 2012-13. The state is targeting the installation of 10,000 solar water pumps in 2013-14. Other states that are encouraging the adoption of these pumps includeGujarat, Bihar, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. On its part, the MNRE provides a 30 per cent subsidy on the benchmark cost of solar pumping solutions for systems of up to 5 kW. However, there are several constraints in the wide-scale adoption of these systems. High upfront costs pose a major challenge for the acceptance of solar waterpumping systems. Also, banks are not comfortable about providing loans for such systems. Other issues such as procedural delays in the disbursement of subsidiesand theft of solar panels may be a hindrance to adoption in some areas. These challenges notwithstanding, the success of Rajasthan’s solar water pump programme and the entry of several domestic and foreign manufacturers of solarwater pumps in the market are likely to provide a significant push to this segment. The mission of this conference is to highlight key government and industry initiatives in the solar water pump segment, study the economics of installing thesesystems, examine the market opportunity, discuss issues/challenges, and showcase the most promising and relevant technologies.

AGENDA/STRUCTURE

KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOKWhat is the market potential for solar water pumps in India? What are the key issues and challenges in their adoption? What is the future outlook?

MNRE’S PERSPECTIVEWhat are the key features of the scheme for solar water pumps? What has been the uptake so far? What are the ministry’s plans and targets for this segment?

INDUSTRY PLANS AND PERSPECTIVEWhat are the plans and perspectives of key players in this segment?What opportunities do these create for other players in the value chain?What are the industry’s expectations from the government?

SPOTLIGHT ON RAJASTHAN’S SOLAR WATER PUMP PROGRAMMEWhat are the key features of the programme? What has been the uptake so far? How has the programme been funded so far? What are the future investmentrequirements? What are the best practices that can be adopted by other states? What has been the environmental, social and economic impact of the programmeso far?

UPDATE ON STATE PROGRAMMESWhat is the progress of solar water pump programmes in states like Gujarat, TamilNadu and Punjab? What is the market potential? Which steps are being taken to promote these systems? What incentives are being offered? What are the future plans and targets?

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASEWhat are the different technology options for solar water pumping?Which technologies are the most promising and relevant in the Indian context?What are the pros and cons of these technologies?

COST BENEFIT ANALYSISWhat are the cost trends? What are the key factors that impact the cost of thesesystems? What are the alternatives? How do the cost of solar pumps compare with that ofthe alternatives? What are the savings that can be achieved?

FINANCING OPTIONSWhat are the current financing models adopted in various states? What are the key financing-related issues faced by implementation agencies and users?What innovative options can be adopted to ease the financing of these systems?

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Target AudienceThe conference is targeted at officials and managers from:

- Irrigation departments - Regulatory agencies - Discoms- Rural development agencies - Consultancy organisations - Renewable energy development agencies- Solar water pumps manufacturers - Technology providers - Research agencies- Panel manufacturers - Financial institutions and investors - EPC firms

To register: Call +91-111-441034615, 41034616, 9971992998, email: [email protected], or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com

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REGISTRATION FEEDelegates One Two Three Four

ROOFTOP SOLAR IN INDIA ROOFTOP SOLAR IN INDIA OROR SOLAR PUMPS FOR IRRIGATIONSOLAR PUMPS FOR IRRIGATIONINR 15,000 27,000 39,000 51,000

Service Tax 1,854 3,337 4,820 6,304Total 16,854 30,337 43,820 57,304

USD 375 675 975 1,275

BOTH CONFERENCESBOTH CONFERENCES

INR 22,500 40,500 58,500 76,500

Service Tax 2,781 5,006 7,231 9,455Total 25,281 45,506 65,731 85,955

USD 560 1,010 1,460 1,910

Payment Policy: There is a special low fee of Rs 2,500 per participant (plus 12.36% service tax) for discoms, regulatory authorities, academic institutions and government agencies (not public sector corporates). The fee will be Rs 5,000 per participant (plus 12.36% service tax) for those attending both the conferences.To register online, please log on to http://indiainfrastructure.com/conf.htmlRegistration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.

CONTACTRicha JhamnaniConference Cell, India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd. B-17, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016. Tel: +91-11-41034615, 41034616, 9971992998Fax: +91-11-26531196, 46038149E-mail: [email protected]

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OrganisersThe conference is being organised by India Infrastructure Publishing, a company

dedicated to providing information on infrastructure sectors through magazines,

newsletters, reports and conferences. The company publishes Power Line

(India's premier power magazine) and Renewable Watch (covers the entire

spectrum of renewable energy), Power News (a weekly newsletter) and a series

of research reports including Wind Power in India, Solar Power in India,

Distribution in India, Transmission in India and Renewable Energy Finance. It also

publishes the Solar Power Directory and Yearbook.

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