2011 Hydropower Conference - England & Wales (Cardiff)

Session 1: Opening Session

• John Costyn, Feed-in Tariff Review Team, DECC

 

Session 2: Community and Small Hydro Schemes

• Community hydro - Chris Brett, Inter Hydro Technology
• Ynni'r Fro - Graham Ayling, Energy Saving Trust
• Local government interest in hydro - Stephen Cirell
• Experiences from the South Somerset Hydro Group - Brian Shingler, Gants
  Mill

 

Session 3: Technical Innovations and Case Studies

• Farm hydro - Mark Cropper, Ellergreen Hydro
• Web tools for low-cost schemes - Phil Maher, Pico Energy
• Technical developments in coanda screens - Dylan Roberts, Dulas
• Greenholme Mill (case study) - Nick Bard, TLS Hydro & Jamie Needle, Derwent
  Hydro
• Lydia Mill (case study) - Edward Chapman

 

Session 4: Hydro Consenting & Regulation

• Session introduction - Olly Paish, Derwent Hydro
• Hydro permitting and the Good Practice Guide review and consultation - Michael Evans, Environment Agency
• The aquatic environment and hydropower in Wales - Frank Jones, Afonydd Cymru
• Planning for hydropower in Wales - Chris Hughes, Entec
• Small hydro and the Feed-in Tariff - Chris Elliott, Western Renewable Energy

 

Session 5: The Future for Hydropower in England & Wales

• Tidal developments; the future and environmental issues - Nicola O'Keeffe, APEM
• FiTs for hydro; one year on - Iain Robertson, SmartestEnergy
• The future prospects for a hydro manufacturer - Matt Crosher, Gilbert Gilkes
  & Gordon

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