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.

Key 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