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Marine Energy in the OCTs - Technical Workshop


Wednesday 6th December 2017
Marine Energy in the OCTs - Technical Workshop


in the margin of the
3rd Summit of OCTs Energy Ministers


Organised by
The Overseas Countries and Territories Association


In Fall of 2016, the Unit DEVCO C6 of the European Commission, at the request of the Unit DEVCO 06 for the OCTs, kindly presented us the EU Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) for the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Initiative. OCTA immediately seized this opportunity to further explore the potential of Marine Energy sources in the context of the Overseas Countries and Territories, as we believe that small islands can make great cases for piloting new technologies or showcasing new technological solutions, attracting investors and sponsors.

The objective of the technical workshop on Marine Energy in the Overseas Countries and Territories, organized in the margin of the 3rd Summit of OCT Energy Ministers was to assist in taking stock of the OCTs potential and to support the sustainable energy transitions and decarbonization of our islands.

The workshop was based on the Desk Study Report on Marine Renewable Energy produced in July 2017 by the EU TAF SE4ALL.

Agenda
Session 1: Welcoming address et opening remarks
Session 2: Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy
Session 3: Examples of Marine Renewable Energy Projects
Session 4: Lessons learned, increasing coordination and seeking pilot projects

Session 1: Welcoming address et opening remarks

  • Mr. Felice ZACCHEO, Head of Unit, Sustainable Energy, Climate Change, Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development, European Commission
  • Ms Carol Voges, President of the Executive Committee, Overseas Countries and Territories Association
  • Mr. Denis SALORD, Head of Unit, Overseas Countries and Territories, Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development, European Commission

Session 2: Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy, international and EU perpectives

Session 3: Examples of Marine Renewable Energy Projects

Session 4: Lessons learned, increasing coordination and seeking pilot projects

  • Marine Renewable Energy Project Development – the process – Mr Max CARCAS, EU Technical Assistance Facility for Sustainable Energy
  • Panel and open discussions:
    • Lessons learned from the Case Studies presented
    • How to enhance coordination in MRE sector in OCTs with a view to agreement on next steps for pilot projects
  • Presentation of the Workshop conclusions
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