Session 10: International Microgrids: Opportunities in the Developing World
| 1:15 - 2:30 pm | Wednesday, May 17, 2017 |
What are the opportunities for microgrids in the developing world? How can microgrids be a source for eliminating energy poverty? How is the work by international organizations now going to impact market growth in the microgrid sector in the next 10-20 years? Experts from the international development community will review the steps being taken now to leverage microgrids to address rural electrification and advance economic development. The session will discuss the case study of successful rural electrification in Nimjat, Mauritania, where a 17kW RPU was installed to provide electricity to the local school, dispensary, mosque, 20 houses and streetlights, Wi-Fi access, a DSTV and water pumping station. We will also look at innovative business models that are facilitating private-sector investment in community-level microgrids in developing countries.
Speakers:
David W. South
Senior Principal, Sustainability, Energy & Utilities Practice
West Monroe Partners
David South devises innovative business solutions and strategies for clients challenged by the interaction among technologies (power generation, energy efficiency, process and environmental), commodity and financial markets, and regulatory requirements related to energy, emissions/residuals and sustainability. He has worked with numerous companies in the power generation, industrial/manufacturing, financial, technology development, and transportation sectors, as well as public-sector organizations such as trade associations, research institutions, and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
David combines substantial business consulting experience with deep resource, technology and delivery infrastructure experience includes coal, natural gas, nuclear power, distributed/on-site, cogeneration, renewable/clean energy and clean fuels. He has devised strategies for compliance with clean air and greenhouse gas emissions -- including making contributions to trading mechanisms for SO2, NOx, CO2, and RECs -- and water and waste residuals. For example, he is widely recognized for his work on emissions and renewable energy credit (REC) trading; monetization of clean air, greenhouse gas, environmental and energy credits to facilitate project economics; multi-pollutant control and mitigation strategies; and quantification and monetization of avoided (displaced) emissions.
Speakers:
Senior Principal, Sustainability, Energy & Utilities Practice
West Monroe Partners
David South devises innovative business solutions and strategies for clients challenged by the interaction among technologies (power generation, energy efficiency, process and environmental), commodity and financial markets, and regulatory requirements related to energy, emissions/residuals and sustainability. He has worked with numerous companies in the power generation, industrial/manufacturing, financial, technology development, and transportation sectors, as well as public-sector organizations such as trade associations, research institutions, and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
David combines substantial business consulting experience with deep resource, technology and delivery infrastructure experience includes coal, natural gas, nuclear power, distributed/on-site, cogeneration, renewable/clean energy and clean fuels. He has devised strategies for compliance with clean air and greenhouse gas emissions -- including making contributions to trading mechanisms for SO2, NOx, CO2, and RECs -- and water and waste residuals. For example, he is widely recognized for his work on emissions and renewable energy credit (REC) trading; monetization of clean air, greenhouse gas, environmental and energy credits to facilitate project economics; multi-pollutant control and mitigation strategies; and quantification and monetization of avoided (displaced) emissions.
Yao Zhao
Renewable Energy Specialist
World Bank
Yao works at the World Bank. In his current role, he is the renewable energy pillar lead for Readiness for Investment in Sustainable Energy (RISE) which assesses policy framework for energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy in 111 countries. Prior to the World Bank, Yao worked for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, primarily focused on helping small island developing states (SIDS) develop renewable energy projects. Yao has also worked on renewable mini-grids in rural India with the Rockefeller Foundation. Born and raised in China, he has work experience in China, India, East Africa, the Middle East and the United States. Yao has a masters' degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Renewable Energy Specialist
World Bank
Yao works at the World Bank. In his current role, he is the renewable energy pillar lead for Readiness for Investment in Sustainable Energy (RISE) which assesses policy framework for energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy in 111 countries. Prior to the World Bank, Yao worked for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, primarily focused on helping small island developing states (SIDS) develop renewable energy projects. Yao has also worked on renewable mini-grids in rural India with the Rockefeller Foundation. Born and raised in China, he has work experience in China, India, East Africa, the Middle East and the United States. Yao has a masters' degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Nicholas Wrigley
CEO
Winch Energy Limited
Nicholas Wrigley founded Winch Energy Group in 2008 and has been its Co-Owner since 2008 and also its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman. Mr. Wrigley is a Co-founder of UPC Energy Group and serves as Consultant at Clifford Chance LLP. As a solicitor, Mr. Wrigley specializes in corporate finance and capital markets, acquisitions, mergers and takeover bids. He is a Partner in UPC Capital Partners and is a co-founder of UPC Renewable Energy BV.
Mr. Wrigley served as Partner of the law firm Clifford Chance LLP from 1995 to 2006, which he joined in 1987. He served as Managing Partner of Clifford Chance Italy from 2002 to 2006 and served as Head of Continental Europe of Clifford Chance LLP from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Wrigley has over 15 years of experience in Clifford and acted in numerous corporate finance transactions acting for bidder and target companies and financial advisers. He has significant experience in complex capital market transactions for publicly quoted companies and has advised many international clients and governments during 21 years as a qualified lawyer.
CEO
Winch Energy Limited
Nicholas Wrigley founded Winch Energy Group in 2008 and has been its Co-Owner since 2008 and also its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman. Mr. Wrigley is a Co-founder of UPC Energy Group and serves as Consultant at Clifford Chance LLP. As a solicitor, Mr. Wrigley specializes in corporate finance and capital markets, acquisitions, mergers and takeover bids. He is a Partner in UPC Capital Partners and is a co-founder of UPC Renewable Energy BV.
Mr. Wrigley served as Partner of the law firm Clifford Chance LLP from 1995 to 2006, which he joined in 1987. He served as Managing Partner of Clifford Chance Italy from 2002 to 2006 and served as Head of Continental Europe of Clifford Chance LLP from 2003 to 2005. Mr. Wrigley has over 15 years of experience in Clifford and acted in numerous corporate finance transactions acting for bidder and target companies and financial advisers. He has significant experience in complex capital market transactions for publicly quoted companies and has advised many international clients and governments during 21 years as a qualified lawyer.
Andrew Varrow
Co-Founder
Development Ventures
Andrew Varrow is a co-founder of Development Ventures and has ten years professional experience in designing, implementing and managing impact investment projects in frontier markets. Mr. Varrow has built considerable expertise on sourcing and preparing investment opportunities in frontier markets through leadership roles on numerous deal sourcing efforts in a variety of contexts. He holds an MA in Conflict, Security, and Development from King's College London and a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Economics & Business Administration, Columbia University.
Co-Founder
Development Ventures
Andrew Varrow is a co-founder of Development Ventures and has ten years professional experience in designing, implementing and managing impact investment projects in frontier markets. Mr. Varrow has built considerable expertise on sourcing and preparing investment opportunities in frontier markets through leadership roles on numerous deal sourcing efforts in a variety of contexts. He holds an MA in Conflict, Security, and Development from King's College London and a Certificate of Professional Achievement in Economics & Business Administration, Columbia University.