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Rudicon promotes sustainability through water conservation & renewable energy infrastructure

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April 21, 2014. By Moulin

Indian Merchants' Chamber is organizing its annual Conference RuDiCON, 4th in the series on sustainable Energy and environment solution at Walchand Hirachand Hall, 4th floor, IMC. The theme of the conference is, “Sustainability through Water Conservation and Renewable Energy Infrastructure” and it is structured around the vision of RuDiCON - which is to serve as a strategic 'Think Tank’ and to set up a foundation in the realm of Energy Security by creating new market opportunities for renewable energy usage which is presently very restrictive, moderately tapped and needs a proper channelization for holistic development of the economy.

The deliberations at the conference are expected to focus on how to formulate a vision for the sector, design guidelines and provide practical advice in addition to exploring the growing business opportunities being thrown open as a result of harnessing the tremendous potential of modern technologies. The conference structure will focus on the following aspects:

Government Mechanisms- Some Success Stories
Renewable Energy- Myth Buster
Sustainable Development Dialogue
Challenges of Using Renewable Energy Technologies Innovatively
Financing of power Sector
Boosting Renewable Energy’s Manufacturing Sector
Water Management and Conservation
Global Connect
Voice of Disenfranchise

The Conference includes eminent speakers namely- Mr. Mansoor Khan, Author, The Third Curve , Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Former MP & Former Minister of Power, Mr. Anand Limaye (IAS) Director General, MEDA Maharashtra Energy Development Agency Mr. S B Patil, Dy Director, Gujarat Energy Development Agency Mr. B. K.Doshi ,Managing Director Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited Mr. Shailendra Kumar Shukla CEO,Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) Dr. Prasad Deodhar, Bhagirath Gram Vikas Pratisthan , Kudal, Mr. Rajnish Jain, Avani Energy (clean and affordable energy), Mr. Ashish Gawade, Founder, Bottom of Pyramid Energy and Environmental Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Deepak Gadhia, Trustee, Muni Seva Asharam Mr. Avinash Bapat, CFO, IL&FS, Mr. Pramod Deo, Former Chairperson CERC, Mr. Debashish Majumdar Ex Chairman IREDA, Mr.MV.Ashok CGM NABARD, Dr. Ashvini Kumar,m Director-Solar, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Mr. Akole, Chairman, MASMA, STFI, Mr. K Subramanya, Chief Operating Officer, InWEA, Mr. R Kedia– Chairman, Indian Biogas Association Ms. Pilar Angulu, Guitierrez, Consultant for Bilbao EKINTZA E.PE.L.

Highlighting about the conference, this symposium is of educational value and will generate awareness on contemporary policy issues and provide a forum for interaction and exchanging innovative ideas on the subject matter and recognizing the potential of clean energy technologies and their applicability. This will be done through presentations, panel discussions, B2B and working group sessions with ample time provided for Interaction with government bodies, international agencies and delegates across industries.

Energetica India Readers can avail discount of 30% with the code name “Energetica India”

For more details; please contact Ms. Anita Naik (anita.naik@imcnet.org , Tel: 91-22-22046633; extn. 153/119)

Program details:

Timing
	Inaugural Session
9.30 am	Welcome Address	Mr. Shailesh Vaidya, President, IMC
9.40 am	Key note Address	Mr. Mansoor Khan, Author, The Third Curve
10.00 am	Inaugural Address	Ms. Leena Shiravastav Hony. Executive Director (Operations), TERI Vice Chancellor, TERI University

10.20 am	Vote of Thanks	Mr. Prabodh Thakker, Elect President, IMC
10.30 am	Release of the Research Report
	“Efficiency Usage and Financing Patterns of Renewable Energy in Rural Maharashtra”
	Showcasing- Renewable Energy: Myths Busters
	Dr.Mahesh Patankar, MP ENSystems Advisory Pvt Ltd
Session 1	Panel Discussion- Government Mechanisms to Enhance Power Coverage
	- To highlight respective state government mechanism that has been delivered in order to reach the unreach in the state.
11.00 am	Moderator: Mr. Avinash Mirajkar, EX Director, Regulatory & Policy, MSEB	Mr. Anand Limaye (IAS) Director General, MEDA Maharashtra Energy Development Agency *
		Mr. S B Patil, Dy Director, Gujarat Energy Development Agency
		Mr. B. K.Doshi ,Managing Director Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited
		Mr. Shailendra Kumar Shukla CEO,Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA)
11.50 am	Sustainable Development Dialogue
	Showcasing Acc & Ambuja Cements Initiatives On Clean Environment, Biodiversity, Reduction Of Carbon Mission etc
	Mr. Kapillavai Rao, Director (Energy & Environment), ACC ltd.
Session 2	Panel Discussion – Challenges of Using Renewable Energy Technologies Innovatively This session will involve sharing and discussion of ground level experiences that are involved for using Renewable technologies for supporting the livelihood in sustainable way.
12. 05 pm	Moderator: Mr. Chitranjan Kaushik, Chief Operating Officer, Ecofirst Service	Dr. Prasad Deodhar, Bhagirath Gram Vikas Pratisthan , Kudal
		Mr. Rajnish Jain, Avani Energy (clean and affordable energy)
		Mr. Ashish Gawade, Founder, Bottom of Pyramid Energy and Environmental Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
		Mr. Deepak Gadhia, Trustee, Muni Seva Asharam
1.00 pm	NETWORKING LUNCH
Session 3	Financing of Power Sector
	This session will focus on how to protect rights under PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), enforcement of mandatory RECs , R& D for Enhancement of Mix of RE into Power
2.00 pm	Moderator: Mr. R. K. Das, Country Head, SIDBI	Mr. Avinash Bapat, CFO, IL&FS,
		Mr. Pramod Deo, Former Chairperson CERC*D33
		Mr. Debashish Majumdar Ex Chairman IREDA
		- Mr.MV.Ashok CGM NABARD
3.00 pm	Showcasing The Successful Implementation Of Solar Panels With The Help Of Municipal Corporations by Mr. Deepak Shah,Director, Sumer Energy Pvt Ltd
Session 4	Boosting Renewable Energy ‘s Manufacturing Sector To discuss about enhancing renewable energy sector and its manufacturing sector as per global standard
3.10Pm	Moderator: Mr. Harry Dhaul, Director, IPPAI *	Dr. Ashvini Kumar,Director-Solar, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI),
		Mr. Nitin Sangle CEO Racold, STFI
		Mr. K Subramanya, Chief Operating Officer, InWEA
		Dr A.R Shukla– Chairman, Indian Biogas Association
4.05 pm	Case study on Water Management and Conservation
4. 15 pm	TEA BREAK
Session 5	Global Connect
	This Session will be a panel discussion where in focus will be on practical and applied solutions to improve India’s power sector with the international technologies
4.25 pm	Moderator: Mr. Shrikar Dole, Regional Head, EBTC Mumbai European Business and Technology Centre	Ms. Pilar Angulo, Guitierrez, Consultant for Bilbao EKINTZA E.PE.L
		Ms. Camille Richardson,Principal Commercial Officer, U.S.-India Business Council
5.25 pm	Voice of Disenfranchise
	A video of survey with BPL families showcasing views on energy needs and current option
	Ms. Varsha Satpalkar, Chaiperson and MD, Maitreya Group
	Valedictory Session
5.40 pm	Valedictory Address	Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Former MP & Former Minister of Power
		Mr. Ganesh Naik, Minister for Renewable Energy, Maharashtra*
6.00 pm	Vote of Thanks
	Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman, Energy & Environment Committee, IMC