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Overview
The International Conference on “Micro Perspectives for Decentralized Energy Supply” (MES) was established as an international forum to discuss the micro perspective of the technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects of microenergy systems.
The MES conference brings together leading academics from the social sciences, economics, natural sciences, and engineering, as well as practitioners (e.g. project developers and implementers, entrepreneurs).
Microenergy Systems provide solutions for single households or micro enterprises (e.g. solar home systems, improved cooking stoves, biogas plants), as well as technologies for several households or communities. For a long time, they have been regarded as transitional solutions towards centralized energy supply in developing countries, or as a negligible niche market in developed countries. In recent years, there have been growing expectations that decentralized energy systems will play an important role in shifting energy policy, as well as in contributing to poverty reduction and improved health, education, and overall quality of life. The MES conference will explore the technical, social, and economic factors and context conditions that can enable MES to meet these expectations.
Program Documentation
Enabling energy supply for low-income markets through mini-grid solutions
In cooperation with Reiner Lemoine Institute, Mini-grid Workshop
PEP-Information Exchange “PV-Hybrid on the Philippines”
In cooperation with GIZ, Workshop
Facilitating Energy Access: the Practitioner Perspective
In cooperation with the Energy Access Practitioner Network of United Nations Foundation, Practitioner Workshop
Conference Kick-off: Exhibition and Opening Session
Exhibition: Teaching Technology Tools – Building a global energy training laboratory.
Opening Session: Sustainable Energy Access for all. Chances and Challenges from the Microperspective.
MES Opening Session
Block I: Parallel Research Presentation Sessions
Session NotesMicroenergy-Systems and Agriculture
Potential Analysis of Microenergy Systems
MES in Infrastructure Planning – The Challenge of Decentralization
The Potential of Mini Grids and Critical Factors
The Role of Energy in Development Processes
Block II: Parallel Research Presentation Sessions
Transition to Renewable Energies through Mini Grids
User Perspectives
Storage and Simulation
Is there a Role for Microfinance in Decentralized Energy Supply?
MES Public Evening Session
Time: 5:15pm - 6:00pm
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| 5:15 pm Welcome Note: Prof. Dr. Martina Schäfer, TU Berlin
5:20 pm Public Session: Klaus Töpfer, Rethinking Science: Energy Research & Sustainable Development
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Evening Panel Discussion
Time: 7:30pm
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Rethinking Remoteness – Access to Energy in Rural Areas and Megacities
Panelists:
Moderation: Sebastian Groh, Postgraduate Program Microenergy Systems, TU Berlin
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Block III: Parallel Research Presentation Sessions
Micro Gasifiers
E-PSS: Turning Good Ideas Into Sustainable Energy Solutions
Hybrid Systems
Block IV: Parallel Research Presentation Sessions
The Impacts of Electricity
Teaching Technology Tools: Building a Global Energy Laboratory
Business Models for Solar-Based Rural Electrification
Facing the Operational Challenges of Mini-grids
Block V: Parallel Research Presentation Sessions
Energy SME Financing
In cooperation with SBI
Knowledge Management and Transfer for Microenergy Systems – Crossing Borders Worldwide
In cooperation with energypedia
The Complexity of Cleaner Cookstoves: Challenges ranging from Improving Livelihoods to Managing Carbon Credits
Swarm Electricity
Closing Session
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Rethinking Power: Designing an Energy System for Peace and Sustainability
5:30 pm
End note: Prof. Dr. Dr. Franz Josef Radermacher, Expert in the field of socio-ecological market economy, one of the co-founder of the Global Marshall Plan Initiative and Professor for Informatics at Ulm University
6:00 pm
Closing Panel Discussion
(in cooperation with NaturwissenschaftlerInnen-Initiative, Verantwortung für Frieden und Zukunftsfähigkeit e.V., NatWiss)
Panelists:
- Christine Wörlen, Expert in the field of renewable energy policies and energy systems integration in the global south and north
- Diarra Mahamadou Karamoko, Mali Folkecenter, Mali, and Expert in development and financing of renewable energy enterprises in Mali
- Reiner Braun, Executive Board at the German Scientists Association for Peace and Sustainability (NatWiss) and the Managing Director of the Federation of German Scientists (FGS)
Moderation: Noara Kebir, Managing Director at MicroEnergy International
7:30 pm
Farewell Note: Prof. Dr. Martina Schäfer and Students of the Postgraduate Program Microenergy Systems
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Further Information
