International Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Forum 2012

October 16-17, 2012 in Kiev IBCentre jointly with the Association of the market participants of alternative fuels and energy of Ukraine (APEU) organize the 4th Ukrainian Renewable Energy Forum (REF-2012), a key industry event of Ukrainian alternative energy market.

Key themes of REF-2012 Kyiv are: improving the legislative framework for renewable energy development in Ukraine; a place of sustainable energy in the Renewed Energy Strategy; a "green tariff" and "local content" in the projects of renewable energy and energy efficiency in industry.

Separate focus sessions will be devoted to practical aspects of implementation of projects in the field of wind energy, solar energy, small hydro, and biofuels.

Forum REF Kyiv can rightly be considered a barometer of sustainable energy development, not only on Ukrainian but also on Eastern Europe and the CIS markets. Number of participants of the Forum (and, hence, active players of the market) for the last three years has grown more than twice: in 2009 it was about 130 companies, already in 2011 exceeded 270.

Participation in the REF is one of the best opportunities:
• To learn how the market and its players are «breathing»;
• The actual steps of the Ukrainian government, state agencies, local authorities, and immediately to hear their constructive criticism;
• To acquire valuable contacts, associates and partners;
• To announce / remind yourself as an active and progressive market player;
• To present achievements / company / products;
• To meet acquaintances, colleagues and friends in the industry;
• To spend your time usefully and interestingly...

The main features of the Forum REF are:
• Only the business and the practical orientation of the Forum in each of key segments: solar energy, wind energy, small hydropower,
• An integrated program, that allows participants to spent efficiently the time at