In just over two weeks (May 21-22), Aberdeen will once again host All-Energy, which continues to rank as the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition.
With exhibitors from 20 countries, speakers from 14 countries . . . including opening plenary session speaker Bader Saeed Al Lamki, director of Masdar Clean Energy in the UAE; and UK Trade & Investment alone bringing in country experts from at least 17 countries, this promises to be a thoroughly international gathering.
The world-class event looks at all sources of renewable and sustainable energy, and business energy efficiency – and the challenges and opportunities facing the various sectors, and industry as a whole.
And All-Energy remains the major UK forum for significant interaction between the sustainable/renewable energies camp and the offshore oil and gas industry, the capabilities of which are being increasingly used by offshore developers. Needless to say, politicians will seek to make capital at All-Energy. This is exemplified by the 2014 show staging a “Great Debate” at lunchtime on May 21, the opening day.
Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing and Tom Greatrex MP, a UK shadow energy minister, are booked to slug it out, debating the energy implications of an independent Scotland.
This is to be chaired by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, principal and vice chancellor of Strathclyde University.
Among sponsors is DNV GL, which will use this year’s All-Energy to mark its 150th anniversary by bringing together its experts from maritime, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and power transmission sectors to develop a vision for how offshore renewable energy can develop in the coming decades.
The focus is to be very much on offshore wind and how it can play a role in the world’s energy mix and in combating climate change.
Another sponsor is ABB which also has a strong track record in offshore oil and gas, but much else besides. It is some years since this powerful group made a commitment to place renewable energy at the core of its business, especially in creating effective grid connections for onshore and offshore windfarms as well as wave and tidal power schemes.
A third sponsor, the Welsh Government, is backing energy efficiency, one of the many and diverse conference topics. Energy efficiency is the easiest big win of all, but the UK has yet to get to grips with this properly.
After successful attendance in 2013, Wales-based companies are making the most of Welsh Government support to showcase their technology expertise and industry services and say they are looking forward to networking with businesses from across the UK and International market with ease under one roof.”
Finally, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group will also be there in force following its recent reorganisation and direct integration into Aberdeen City Council. AREG has been an All-Energy participant for almost the show’s whole life. Indeed it played a pivotal role in the development of this event.
AREG is planning a 10-year celebration and international delegates’ reception on the eve of the conference.
All-Energy is held in association with RenewableUK, Scottish Renewables, AREG – Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and UK Trade & Investment. It is supported by some 30 government departments, trade associations and professional bodies throughout the UK.
For further information go to www.all-energy.co.uk
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