Welcome to Third Newsletter from T@W: Sustainable Energy Technology at Work, a project supported by the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) having as a key aim to promote sustainable energy technologies at carbon markets with focus on EU ETS and CDM markets in Asia.
The successful European Summit that decided upon CO2 reductions towards 2020 and binding EU targets for Renewable Energy together with the announcement that Copenhagen will host COP15/COP-MOP5 in 2009 where the post-2012 agreements are likely to be settled form an excellent background for this issue of the newsletter.
We continue our effort to promote participation in the workshop at Carbon Expo 2007 in Cologne where there will be both possibilities to listen to the interesting speakers on financing and technology needs in the targeted countries in South East Asia and Europe and to have bilateral meetings on the specific technologies and countries.
This issue contains:
- A presentation of the European Investment Bank that is one of the speakers at the workshop;
- A brief presentation of the identified technologies needs in South East Asia partner countries;
- Details of 12 Good Practice Case Studies added to the website since the previous newsletter;
- Presentation of a report on 'Cogeneration projects within CDM' that has been developed within the T@W project;
- Presentation of a Dutch report on achieved technology transfer in CDM projects;
- Details of the Public Consultation on the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan);
- An overview of the current state of the EU NAP II.
For further information about T@W or any of the issue raised on this website please contact: info@setatwork.eu
The T@W Management Team
T@W is funded by the European Commission FP6 Programme under contract TREN/05/FP6EN/S07.55796/020065
T@W Workshop at Carbon Expo 2007 - 3 May 2007
The T@W project will be present at the Carbon Expo 2007 in Cologne. This will be in the form of a workshop on 3 May 2007, presenting the latest and most relevant issues regarding the development of carbon markets and the possibilities for technology transfer. Speakers from the International Emission Trading Association (IETA) and European Investment Bank will take part, as well as speakers presenting their experience from CDM projects in India, China, Thailand and South America.
In addition, business-to-business meetings will be arranged. We can offer an opportunity to meet with other organisations that will be in the interests of both parties.
If you offer sustainable energy technologies or project development services, and want to find project owners, or ...
... you are involved in a project and are seeking project development assistance or technology suppliers, then ...
... please complete the Partner Matching Form ...
... and email it to: events@setatwork.eu
You also have the possibility on our web site to register your organisation for future contacts, as well as describe relevant good examples from your organisation.
Note: that if you are attending the T@W Workshop during Carbon Expo 2007 you can attend at the main conference and fair at a reduced price of €759 (normal price €1078).
European Investment Bank: An actor in financing climate projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the EIB have established a joint Multilateral Carbon Credit Fund (MCCF). The MCCF is designed to develop the carbon market in countries in transition. The bank is also co-managing The Carbon Fund for Europe (CFE) together with the World Bank. This fund places an emphasis on CDM projects. A key aspect of the Fund is that it would primarily purchase verified emission rights (VERs), prior to CDM Board approval.
Read the article about the EIB and meet them at the Carbon Expo in Cologne where they will have a stand and also will give a speech at the side event organised by the Technology at Work team.
Further information about:
Update on T@W activities in CDM markets: Technology needs in South East Asia partner countries
On 14-15 February 2007, a Planning Meeting of the T@W Project was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The aim was to find out in more detail how to approach CDM projects in the targeted countries China, Thailand, Malaysia and India as well as how to organise cooperation of local and EU partners.
It should be noted that the first CDM projects identified in China and Thailand will be presented at the T@W Workshop at Carbon Expo on 3 May 2007 and market actors can sign up for participation in further development of these projects (either as CER buyer or technology supplier).
A summary of the country discussions from the planning meeting are highlighted.
Read the Report
First Twelve T@W Good Practice Case Studies Published
Five T@W Good Practice Case Studies were added to the website during February 2007. These include the first two registered CDM projects in an EU member state, which are the first large-scale and small-scale CDM wind power projects in Cyprus. In addition there are two biofuels-based projects from Sweden and an electricity generation project in India. The project from India was updated during March and three more case studies from India and four from Thailand have been added recently. Two of the case studies from India and one from Thailand concern electricity from biomass, while the others describe a small hydropower plant in India and two biogas projects and a biomass cogeneration project in Thailand.
The Good Practice section of the T@W website will be further developed into a searchable database as more Good Practices and PINs are received.
Cogeneration Projects within the CDM framework
By Thomas Bouquet, Cogen Europe - March 2007
In the context of the T@W project, Cogen Europe has made a report on the use of CDM to promote Cogeneration. The report gives a technology specific guide on how to use CDM and evaluates the situation in the four targeted countries of the project.
Read the Report (
575 Kb PDF)
Technology transfer in CDM projects
The Dutch Energy Research Institute, ECN, has recently published an analysis of whether technology transfer from the EU and elsewhere is occurring through the CDM, and what the value of the associated foreign investment is in the 63 CDM projects that were registered on 1 January 2006. Technology originates from outside the host country in almost 50% of the evaluated projects. In the projects in which the technology originates from outside the host country, 80% use technology from the European Union.
Further information
Public Consultation on the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)
The European Commmission has recently launched a public consultation on the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) with a deadline of 13 May 2007.
Further information about the SET-Plan and public consultation
Overview of the European Union National Allocation Plan (NAP II)
By FutureCamp - 30 March 2007
The European Commission recently took decisions on the national plans of the Czech Republic, Poland and France for allocating CO2 emission allowances for the 2008-2012 trading period of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The cap for the Czech Republic was cut to 86.6 million tonnes of CO2, 14.8% lower than proposed. For Poland the cap was cut to 208.5 million tonnes of CO2, 26.7% lower than proposed. The proposal for the cap of France (132.8 million tonnes of CO2) was accepted by the European Commission. All three national plans were approved on condition that some technical changes will be made.
Further information [Ed. Updated November 2008]
Carbon Expo 2007 – corner stone event in the carbon market
2-4 May 2007, Cologne, Germany
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Note: that if you are attending the T@W Workshop during Carbon Expo 2007 you can attend at the main conference and fair at a reduced price of €759 (normal price €1078). |
In 2007, Carbon Expo (www.carbonexpo.com) will again be the premiere meeting place for companies from all over the world doing business in the carbon market. The Trade Fair represents a unique opportunity for companies dealing in the GHG market and offers a platform for high profile participants and exhibitors.
Alongside the Trade Fair, a conference is organized where the world's leading carbon trade practitioners provide information and share with the participants the latest developments on carbon trading: a total of 8 plenary sessions and 22 workshops divided into three parallel streams, "Project Stream", "Trading Stream" and "Global Stream".
Carbon Expo 2007 is jointly organized by the World Bank, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and Koelnmesse.
Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Asia
21-22 May 2007, Grand Hyatt, Singapore
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T@W partners, CEERD will be participating in this event, contact them to find out more about the T@W project. |
Euromoney Energy Events is pleased to announce the latest in its REFF portfolio: The inaugural Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Asia.
REFF-Asia will assemble the leading stake-holders: regulators, financiers and investors, greenfield developers and utilities, as well as manufacturers; creating a unique forum for international investors to meet potential local counterparts.
Here you will gain an in-depth briefing on the major challenges facing potential investors into this exciting market, and to decide where you can best be involved in pushing the boundaries of renewable energy finance in this region.
The agenda will specifically focus on:
- Policy framework in Asia-Pacific
- IPO outlook in solar and biofuels
- Market development of the wind value chain in Asia
- Participation of institutional investors in clean energy and the carbon markets
- Non-recourse finance case studies in wind, solar, bioenergy and hydro
- Linking CDM with renewable energy finance
- Investment strategies of PE funds
Programme, registration form and further information
Cogeneration projects within CDM 
