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International Conference on Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply
April 7- 8, 2011, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Initiated through the scientific program "Microenergy-Systems" an international conference takes place in Berlin. The Call-for-Papers is already launched. Scientist and researchers as well as practitioners are invited to contribute to the conference.

Which lessons can be learned from experiences made up to date in different countries? Which innovative approaches have been introduced or are going to be introduced in the near future? Can existing decentralised energy systems be seen as key options in regard to poverty reduction and sustainability achievement? What is the potential of these systems for further advancement and extension? What kinds of technology and service systems are needed? How will the interrelations between centralised and decentralised energy approaches look like in the future?
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Energy Business Models for Low-Income Markets
- Practitioners Workshop -
December 1-2, 2010, Berlin, Germany

For businesses the demand for energy in developing countries provides a huge, still untapped market. Many companies provide energy solutions that can improve the quality of life for billions of people at the base of the global income pyramid (BoP) and boost productivity. However, doing business in the slums and villages can be a challenge. The workshop "Energize the BoP - Energy business models for low-income markets" and the GTZ event "Energy Sector Dialogue" will support companies in learning to develop sustainable, profitable business models at the BoP
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Invitation to the Exposure-Program
Learn from the best

Nearly 500.000 installed Solar Home Systems speak for themselves: Energy companies in Bangladesh have become a forerunner in the field of rural electrification on the base of renewable energies – they are Best-Practice Examples, there is much to learn from. For this purpose we organize an exposure program in october/november this year, aimed at players in the fields of microfinance, energy, CSR, BoP or development cooperation.

Further information can be found in our program broschure or on the program website.
If you are interested in the participating please send a completed form to:

exposure@microenergy-international.com

Making Energy Working for the Poor
How Microfinancing Can Enable Sustainable Energy Supply

THE ADA-ME PARTNERSHIP (PDF).

Please contact:

sebastian.groh@microenergy-international.com