Wind and solar developers and suppliers to discuss Ontario Feed-In Tariff Risks and Opportunities

Friday, Sep 03, 2010

Wind and solar
developers, manufacturers, suppliers and Ontario Feed-in Tariff
administrators are looking forward to discussing the challenges and
opportunities of building the province's wind and solar supply chains next
month. All will be gathering on October 5-6 in Toronto for the Ontario
Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum which aims to answer the critical
questions around supply chains challenges for wind and solar FIT projects
including transmission expansion and Economic Connection Tests (ECTs).

This timely event includes 50+ speakers and is sponsored by Navigant
Consulting, Siemens and Enfinity. "Ontario's FIT program has accelerated the
adoption of solar PV in Ontario, however; the long-term success of the
program will rely heavily on the supply chain," says Chris Young, General
Manager, Enfinity Canada Ltd, who is speaking at the event. "Collaboration
between stakeholders is important as we work toward achieving a supply chain
that is responsive and sustainable while delivering solutions that are
cost-competitive, reliable and bankable in the global market and meet
domestic policy requirements."

The forum presents an excellent opportunity for FIT project developers, wind
and solar manufacturers and suppliers, and scheme administrators to discuss
the FIT scheme and outline the necessary steps to ensure the program's
success. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to visit with colleagues
in the wind energy industry - clients, competitors, developers and others,"
comments Michael Barczak, VP of Sales for DMI Industries, who is also
presenting at the forum. "I also look forward to learning about any breaking
news and developments that typically surface at these types of events."

Vancouver-based Day4 Energy, who is licensing its solar technology to select
Ontario manufacturers looking to diversify, is also presenting at the forum.
"I'm looking forward to hearing the issues that others in PV supply are
facing and how they are dealing with them," comments John Stonier, Vice
President of Strategic Planning and Treasurer at Day4 Energy. "This is a new
market with many opportunities to explore. The forum provides an excellent
opportunity to understand them."

The Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum is being supported by a strong
group of industry organizations and partners including the Canadian Solar
Industries Association (CanSIA), The Great Lakes Wind Network (GLWN), the
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), the Association of Power
Producers of Ontario (APPrO), Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME),
The Green Energy Act Alliance, the Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance
(CanREA), Canada Newswire, Electricity Today, Renewable Energy World,
Recharge, and McMillan LLP.

Source: Canada Wire