From November 26, 2014 until November 28, 2014
At New-Caledonia, Noumea
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ENERGY TRANSITION SEMINAR 3 
A Challenging Perspective for the Pacific Islands and Coastal Areas
November 26-28, 2014 | Nouméa, New Caledonia
Co-organized by FPTPEC and SPC (Secretariat of the Pacific Community)
PROGRAM AGENDA
(Venue: SPC Headquarters, Nouméa, New Caledonia)
   DAY ONE | Wednesday, November 26th
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 0830-0900  | 
 Welcome remarks 
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 0900-0930  | 
 Introduction to the seminar - Lessons from Victoria and Santiago seminars and from the PECC General Meeting: The way forward for developing renewable energies to improve the energy mix in favor of energy transition in the Pacific Islands and coastal areas 
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 Session 1: Policies for renewable energies in the Pacific islands and coastal areas Session Chair: Dominique Chu Van, Chair of FPTPEC New Caledonia  | 
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 0930-1000  | 
 Mapping of energy policies for energy transition in the Pacific islands - What role for renewable energy in the energy mix? 
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 1000-1030  | 
 Renewable energy in the Pacific islands and its storage - Availability, cost today and at the 2020/2030 horizon (photovoltaic, onshore and offshore wind, renewable marine energies) 
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 1030-1100  | 
Coffee break | 
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 1100-1130  | 
 IRENA’s role in islands’ transitions to renewable energy 
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 1130-1200  | 
 Energy transition in Vanuatu 
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| 1200 - 1330 | 
Lunch | 
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 Session 2: Technological challenges: Energy storage and efficiency, integration to existing networks Session Chair: Cameron Diver, Deputy Director, SPC  | 
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 1330-1415  | 
 Integration of renewable energies into the grid: TSO vision in New Caledonia and in French OCTs – associated problems and potential solutions 
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 1415-1445  | 
 Hybrid renewable energy production system and connection to existing network 
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 1445-1515  | 
 Integration of renewable energies into the grid: Intermittent availability, storage, available technologies and costs (from a recently published study for the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy of France) 
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 1515-1545  | 
 Coffee break  | 
| 1545-1615 | 
 Island smart grid project on Maui - JUMPSmartMaui 
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| 1615-1645 | 
 Solutions towards energy autonomy: Development of renewables, smart grids approach and storage in small islands Case study of fuel saving: Isle of Pine, a smart island? 
 Pegase Project: La Reunion/ El Hiero Island 
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  DAY TWO | Thursday, November 27th
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 Session 3: Towards greater energy efficiency in coastal areas and Pacific islands Session Chair: Chris Campbell, Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada  | 
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 0900-0930  | 
 Deep ocean water: A catalyst for economic development, food, water and energy security 
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 0930-1000  | 
 Geothermal resources development issues in the PIC 
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 1000-1030  | 
 Coffee break  | 
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 1030-1100  | 
 Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC): Potentials for energy recovery on low-temperature heat source in New Caledonia 
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 1100-1130  | 
 Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) in French Polynesia, existing operations - (i.e. ORC in the Brando Island and Bora Bora) and potential for MRE to meet the local demand 
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 Session 4: Energy transition policies in the Asia-Pacific Session Chair: Henri Boyé, Climate and Energy Coordinator, Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, France, FPTPEC  | 
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 1330-1400  | 
 How do cities make energy transition? A lesson from Seoul 
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 1400-1430  | 
 Development plans for renewable energy for a smooth energy transition - the Japanese model 
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 1430-1500  | 
 A Canadian policy for new and renewable energies 
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 1500-1530  | 
 Australia's energy policy in a Pacific context: Current policy and future prospects 
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| 1530-1600 | Coffee break | 
| 1600-1630 | 
 Summary of recommendations 
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 1630-1700  | 
 Concluding session: Wrap up and follow-up 
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