The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the second event in our Copenhagen Debate Environmental Seminar series, a 6-month program of discussions about the most urgent environmental issues facing China and the world in the run-up to December’s Copenhagen Climate Summit.
The July seminar will focus on the Wind Energy sector, a field where European companies rank among the world’s leaders but China is fast becoming one of the biggest producers.
China has doubled its wind power capacity has doubled every year since 2005, so as the dynamics of the global wind power market shift towards the Middle Kingdom, we ask:
Where is China’s wind power market headed and who are the key players entering and exiting this market? To what degree is wind power a cost-effective replacement for fossil fuels and can China lead the world in this greenest of green technologies in light of its current policies? And can international businesses thrive in a market that has become increasingly difficult for outsiders to enter?
Our panel for this debate is composed of experts in the field, who have all been actively involved in China’s wind power market since its inception:
Paul Eveleigh, Chief Executive, Honiton Energy ( bio)
Honiton Energy is the force behind, and owner of one of the few truly successful foreign invested wind projects in China. Paul will discuss the road to this remarkable success, the challenges faced, and advice for those embarking on similar projects in the future.
Sebastian Meyer, Director, Research and Advisory, Azure International ( bio)
Sebastian is one of the top wind market consultants in China and is a frequent commentator on trends in this fast-changing sector. He has covered the wind industry in China since 2004, and has built up a successful research and advisory practice focused on the alternative energy space. Sebastian will discuss the rocketing user demand in China’s wind power market and what this means in a global context.
JunFeng Li, Deputy Director of Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission ( bio)
JunFeng is a well respected expert in renewable energy. He has a long history in project development with the GEF, World Bank, UNDP and other programs on renewable energy development in China He is a frequent high-level speaker at both Chinese and International events on climate change, technology transfer, CDM and carbon trade issues.
The Moderator:
Alberto Mendez, Vice Chair of the European Chamber Energy Working Group and General Manager of Gamesa
As the Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group, Alberto has been actively involved in contributing to promoting and defending the interests of the wind industry in China on behalf of the Chamber, as well as heading up operations in China for Gamesa, one of the world’s biggest producers of wind farms.
The Agenda
4.00 - 4.30pm - Registration/Networking
4.30 - 5.30pm - Presentations
5.30 - 6.00pm - Q&A
6.00 - Networking drinks
Sponsorship opportunities for the Copenhagen Debate series are available. For details, please contact
Fernando Cutanda
Member Relations & Sponsorship Manager
Email: fcutanda@euccc.com.cn
Tel: 010 6462 2066 ext. 31
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Event Terms & Conditions
Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").
To register for this event please register online by 12:00 Wednesday, 29th July. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact Gavin Jin at gjin@euccc.com.cn.
Please note that registration starts at 4:00pm and the seminar starts at 4:30pm. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.
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