Meet the Mainstream team
Members of the Mainstream team will be presenting at a number of events taking place in 2012.
European Renewable Energy Markets
26 & 27 January, Berlin
Platts 2012 European Renewable Energy Markets conference will tackle the key issues facing the industry and bring together the European renewables community from utilities and manufactures to regulators and financiers in their effort to revolutionize the future European generation mix. Eddie O’Connor, will be presenting a Keynote address on Friday 27 January at 0925hrs. Click here for more information.
Africa Energy Indaba
21- 23 February, Johannesburg
The conference continues to grow and has become the foremost forum for debating and exchanging solutions to Africa’s energy challenges and focuses on: African power suppliers; alternative and renewable energies; oil and gas; the legal and regulatory framework, and investment opportunities in African energy projects, to name a few. Mainstream’s Davin Chown, Director of Corporate Affairs and Development, SA will speak at this event. Click here for more information.
Irish Renewable Energy Summit
23 February, Dublin
The Irish Renewable Energy Summit, now in its sixth year, has become firmly established as the annual conference for Ireland’s renewable energy sector, and all those who interact with it. The 2012 Summit will once again bring together all the main players, from across Ireland, north and south, as well as those from further afield, for a day of networking and discussion around the key issues facing this increasingly important sector. Joe Corbett, Mainstream’s Head of Technical Services will represent the Friends of the Supergrid at the event with a speaking platform at 11am. Click here for more information.
Clean Energy Finance and Development Conference
12 – 14 March, London
Clean Energy Finance and Development 2012 will explore opportunities for maximising investments into renewables and clean energy production. View the latest agenda for the leading renewable energy finance event here. Fintan Whelan, Co-Founder and Corporate Finance Director will present on ‘Harnessing Corporate Appetites For Financing Offshore Wind And Exploring Alternatives To
Offshore Arrangements Requiring Direct Ownership Of Assets By Corporate Companies’.
Supergrid 2012. One Europe – One Grid.
21 March, Brussels
The Friends of the Supergrid inaugural conference will present an integrated set of proposals to deliver Supergrid, and will tackle a number of key issues, including: -
•Why does Europe need a Supergrid?
•How will the Supergrid be owned and what regulatory framework is required to enable large-scale interconnection in Europe?
•Who will pay for the Supergrid?
•What is currently technically do-able and what is the roadmap towards 2050?
•What are the logistical challenges and the employment opportunities for this integrated network?
Eddie O’Connor, President of FOSG and CEO of Mainstream will present at this insightful one day event along with Joe Corbett, Head of Technical Services. Click here for more information.
IWEA Annual Conference
22 – 23 March, Dublin
Andy Kinsella, CEO Offshore will speak at the session ‘Delivering Ireland’s export potential’ on Day 2, 23 March.
European Power and Renewable Finance Conference
14 – 15 May, Berlin
Topics under discussion include:
• Offshore wind: Drawing from deal experience to debate financing strategy
• How can project bonds be brought into power finance deals?
• Shaping Europe’s supply mix: The market outlook for European power generation
• Lender panel: How have liquidity levels affected deal structures?
• Equity investors have their say: What is driving appetite for power and renewable assets and how can this be maximised?
• The crucial connection: When and how will new transmission projects be built to supply much-needed access?
• Assessing the opportunities for new build solar financing in Europe
Fintan Whelan, Co-Founder and Corporate Finance Director will present on day 1. Topic to be advised.
Projects and Infrastructure International
18 – 20 June, Barcelona
With over 250 senior industry practitioners, the event is an ideal networking opportunity and a one-stop shop for the latest news on structuring finance for energy and infrastructure projects. Fintan Whelan, Co-Founder and Corporate Finance Director will present at the event on Monday 18th at the Global Renewable Energy Summit with a topic ‘Where Can We Expect The Next Wave Of Transactions In Renewables & How Can Developers Ensure Sufficient Funds For Renewable Energy Projects?’. Click here for more information about the event.
Global Wind Power Finance & Investment Congress
26 – 27 June, London
This event is the perfect opportunity for key financiers, utilities and leading developers to form strategic partnerships and help drive growth in the wind power industry. Click here for more information about the event. Fintan Whelan, Co-Founder and Corporate Finance Director will present on day 1 at the congress.
