The Ontario Feed-In Tariff Supply Chain Forum

Building and sustaining the local wind and solar industries of Ontario

October 5-6, 2010 Allstream Centre, Toronto

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Ontario's wind and solar supply chains are undergoing rapid changes as a result of the Green Energy Act's feed-in tariff (FIT) program which supports renewable energy development on a grand scale. For this ambitious program to succeed, Ontario needs to build stable and competitive wind and solar industries. This timely event with 40+ speakers will answer the critical questions surrounding the challenges and opportunities for building the region's renewable energy supply chains.

The Ontario FIT Supply Chain Forum will bring together regulators, developers, manufacturers, industry associations and financiers to provide clarity, certainty and momentum to the centre piece of the Ontario Green Energy Act.

Experts from developers, OEMs, suppliers, FIT program authorities, and finance professionals including:

• Bob Chow, Director, Transmission Integration, Ontario Power Authority • Jon Norman, Director, Transmission & Distribution, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure • Mark Graham, Director, Business Dev. & External Relations, Hydro One Networks • Cynthia Wong, Business Development Manager, Vestas Americas • Rob Miller, Vice President of Canadian Development, Axio Power • Marc-Antoine Renaud, Business Development Manager, Enercon • Sean Moore, CEO, Unconquered Sun Solar Technologies • David Timm, Vice President of Strategic Affairs, International Power Canada • John Stonier, Vice President, Day4 Energy • Ben Kennedy, Business Development Leader, GE Energy • Kyle Rees, Vice President of Operations, Ozz Solar • Mike Switt, Managing Director, Project Finance, Manulife Financial • Elizabeth McDonald, President, Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)

Critical supply chain questions to be addressed include:

• Who is entering the market to provide wind and solar equipment and infrastructure? • What are the latest updates on domestic content requirements for wind and solar? • How do renewable supply chains in Ontario need to scale up to meet demand? • What are the partnering opportunities for developers, suppliers and service providers? • What is the early feedback from FIT project developers and suppliers? • What are the latest updates on ECTs and distance limitation criteria? • What are the latest grid expansion plans and the best locations for future connectivity? • What is the bankability of Ontario-made products: Is local content economically viable? • What is the outlook from debt and equity investors on the financial risks of FIT projects? • Is the long-term viability of Ontario's wind and solar industries assured?

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