Disruption and The Energy Industry Conference 2015

The Disruption and The Energy Industry Conference 2015 is dedicated to the major implications for the growth of solar and energy storage.

Topics

• The critical issue in Australia - the move to "self-consumption" and the impact on embedded infrastructure such as networks
• What are the major implications for the growth of solar and energy storage?
• How do networks, retailers, policy makers and pricing regulators learn how to adapt to the new energy paradigm? What`s really needed to transition the world to a sustainable future? Is it possible? & within our ability?
• Energy storage market set to boom - is Australia ready?
• ‘Shared solar` and community owned solar projects - Is this the key to expanding and reaching the full potential customer base of solar?
• What are the utilities doing to evolve and meet change?
• Solar leasing and power purchase agreements (PPA`s) vs Ownership
• Solar leasing - A growing market for new technology and an annuity stream that will attract big investors
• Financing, valuing and establishing an accurate estimate of demand
• What role will PPA`s play in reducing the current level in energy supplier switching?
• Policy and standards developments
• Current market developments and trends
• What does battery storage mean for big power companies? What does it mean for business? Does it really make living off the grid an affordable reality?
• Technology developments and integration
• The financial importance of maximising the efficiencies in the grid
• What can we learn from other regions? Germany, US, NZ
• Profound change in consumer behaviours resulting in overhaul of business models and marketing to reach and secure new customers
• How will consumers benefit from changes to the energy system?
• Case studies & perspectives from the players - Industry experiences, successes & challenges