ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean WADE Mediterranean Objectives Marianna Benetti WADE Mediterranean Inaugural Event March 20, 2009 - Rome Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Since ancient times the Mediterranean area has been a crucial spot for trades and development… Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Today the Mediterranean area could be even more crucial for energy and economy future! 1. Still central position in regard of trade and goods routes; 2. High proximity to the 75% of world energy fossil sources; 3. Heavy energy imbalance between north and south of the Region boosts closer connections. Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Moreover: 1. EU Objectives 2020: -20% CO2 and 20% renewable energy 2. Prices of conventional energy: Diesel and Gas 3. Availability of Gas in continental Europe: greetings “ From Russia with Love” There are the best conditions for a big deployment of Decentralized Energy Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Possible applications: BIOMASS •Waste vegetal biomass •Cattle manure/ swine sewage •Animal waste from butchery •Food manufacturing waste or sludges Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Possible applications: BIOMASS FROM WASTE •Civil organic waste •Water purification biomass •Landfills Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Possible applications: COGENERATION/ TRIGENERATION for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional applications Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Possible applications: Cogeneration for DESALINATION OIL & GAS Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean But… the MED Ring Project disappeared from the European Energy Commission’s list of “eligible for funding” projects. There is need of a coordinated and strong action towards EU and other funding entities regarding: - education of regulators and legislators; - lobbying to advance policies and market for DE; -promotion and support with private investors (e.g. private equities) Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Purpose of WADE Med: create BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. How can we do that? - suppliers/ partners database on line; - web-site or blog to share business opportunities like tenders, funding opportunities etc.; - information about DE related events -….. Come up with your ideas! Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean WADE supports also in technology issues: • feasibility studies; • research of best practices; •analysis of grid and smart grid options •funding applications. UNITED WE CAN! Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA PER LA PROMOZIONE DELLA COGENERAZIONE A REGIONAL CHAPTER OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE FOR DECENTRALIZED ENERGY Mediterranean Thanks for your attention Federazione Nazionale Commercio Macchine Cantiermacchine Cogena Intemac Unicea Unimot www.ascomac.it