Highlights - Event Profile of 4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011

CEMS-Global - USA in association with CEMS INDIA launched the continual edition of its `Power Series of Exhibitions’ and an international exhibition on power & energy for the first time in the history of sri lanka as 2ND POWER SRI LANKA 2010 IN THE YEAR 201O [from june 3 -5 , 2010].  Following the big success of the said expo, CEMS-Global presents yet another edition of power series of exhibitions in sri lanka as 4th POWER SRI LANKA 2011 from 16 ~ 18 JUNE 2011.

`4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011’ International Expo, organized by CEMS-Gobal - CEMS USA in association with CEMS INDIA  -  having a reputation as a Multinational Exhibition organizer and bringing the best Trade Shows on the most important Industry topics for over 18 years now, will be Sri Lanka’s  International exhibition on Power Generation and Energy, which will bring together specialists engaging  in the Power Engineering Industry, leading Manufacturers and Distributors / Representatives from all over the world in Sri Lanka.

With the ever-growing power & energy needs of Sri Lanka thus making a need to explore newer opportunities in the Power, Energy, PV (Photo Voltaic) and Renewable Energy sectors of Sri Lanka,
4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011 will be the perfect B2B platform for the entire Power & Energy Industry of Sri Lanka including Sri Lankan Industry stakeholders who will attend and get the opportunity to see the latest technologies and innovations in the Power Generation and Energy sector thus delivering a great networking opportunity.

4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011 will provide the Exhibitors a not-to-be-missed opportunity further establish business contacts and get face-to-face and interact directly with the visiting Trade Delegations, Industrialists, Importers, Distributors, Agencies hence a great and only B2B platform of its kind in Sri Lanka and a unique opportunity with a rapidly developing Industry sector where investments are now on a rise with new Industrialization making Sri Lanka a very important Business destination in South Asia.

Exhibiting at 4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011 will open your doors to the entire Industry of Sri Lanka and is an event you cannot afford to miss.

Renewable Energy is the need of the moment. RE Power Sri Lanka 2011 will offer Renewable Energy solutions and showcase the latest green energy products, technologies, services, and information related to Energy and the Environment, including everything associated in the new and renewable energy fields.

The aim of this exhibition is to contribute to the promotion of Renewable Energy business, spread information related to Energy and the Environment in Sri Lanka, and encourage the transition to a new sustainable society by creating an opportunity for exhibitors involved in a wide variety of fields to communicate with visitors.

RE Power Sri Lanka 2011– a B2B exhibition will allow its ever-growing Industry professionals to a one-of-a-kind platform and a perfect networking for industry leaders, investors, specialists, policymakers and researchers to access the most important global manufacturers & suppliers to grow their business and discuss the challenges of rising energy demand and actions for a Green Revolution to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable future for `US’.

4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011 will also have a defined segment on `Solar Photo Voltaic Power Generation’ in `PV Power Sri Lanka 2011’ to be held concurrently with the main event from June 16 ~ 18, 2011 at  Sri Lanka International Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo – Sri Lanka.

PV Power Sri Lanka 2011 will showcase World-class Manufacturers / Suppliers from around the world from the Photovoltaic Industry.

Sri Lanka’s current economic development policy framework is a consolidation of Pro-poor growth strategies based on private and public sector participation in economic and social development. The policy framework is developed on a market friendly, export oriented and competitiveness basis to sustain eight (8) percent economic growth in the GDP during the medium term. The Millenium Development Goals are also incorporated in the economic development policy framework.
Energy security has become an important factor in achieving the objectives articulated in the economic policy framework. Supply of reliable, affordable and clean energy during the medium term for industries, individuals and othe r sectors are extremely important in this regard.

Biomass, hydropower, and thermal power (fossil fuels), are the conventional energy sources in supplying energy. The utilization of renewable resources such as solar, wind, dendro, and mini-hydro are relatively small. The transport sector ent irely utilizes energy sources such as gasoline and the diesel.

The steep rise in the oil prices in the recent past has resulted a great burden to the economy in supplying of these conventional energy sources without fluctuations. The absence of petroleum resources deposits in the country has aggravated the situation. This has created to explore venues immediately to ease the energy problem. The available options are the utilization of renewable energy sources and efficiency improvement in the current use. The renewable resources are also important in reducing air pollution, mitigating adverse climate effects and the provision of clean energy.
The improvement in efficiency in energy resource is also useful to ease the problem. Several measures such as reducing system losses, use of low energy consuming equipment, saving energy through changing behaviors, etc. have been introduced and used at present.

The solar power is the largest renewable energy source in terms of quantity in Sri Lanka and also useful in providing electrification in rural people in remote areas. The provision of electricity from the national grid is not possible due to capacity limits and cost effectiveness. The utilization of large hydropower projects has been limited due to the carrying capacity limits and absence of hydropower sources. The future hydropower expansion will be therefore mainly composed of introducing mini hydropower schemes.

Hence the `PV Power Sri Lanka 2011’ will be the biggest meeting place ever held in Bangladesh for Buyers, Professionals and Suppliers of  PV Solar Generation Systems & Equipment and will also provide an interactive platform for Exhibitors to generate business through displays / direct interaction and will enhance the synergy effect and attract top level professionals from the Industry thus improving technology, focus and visitors of the expo.

Yet another addition to `4th POWER Sri Lanka 2011 International Expo’ is the `E-Power Sri Lanka 2011’ focusing on Electric Power Equipment and Technology, being held concurrently with the main exhibition from June 16 ~ 18, 2011 at  Sri Lanka International Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo – Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s energy sources consist primarily of biomass, hydro-electricity and petroleum that
contribute to 47%, 8% and 45% of total energy respectively. In the power sector, the installed capacity for electricity generation from hydro, thermal and wind power presently stands at 2,407 MW, compared to 1,409 MW in 1999. 80% of the households are enjoying the grid connected electricity while another 2% of households are provided with basic electricity connection through off-grid systems. The demand for electricity is estimated to rise at an annual pace of 8% - 10%. Per capita consumption of electricity meanwhile reflected 394 kWh / person per annum in 2006.

The 10 year horizon development framework of the Government commenced in 2007 emphasizes on sustainable development of energy sources & delivery systems at competitive
prices. It targets at increasing fuel diversity and security through investing in both conventional sources and non conventional renewable energy. The grid and off grid energy systems are planned to ensure the access to electricity to 98% of the households by 2016. Together with economic benefits, renewable resources provide the advantage of achieving ecological efficiencies as minimizing pollution and mitigating adverse climatic factors through the provision of clean environment friendly energy.

Major hydropower potential will be fully developed with the commissioning Upper Kothmale
Hydropower Project in 2011, totaling an installed capacity of 1,355 MW.

Hence Sri Lanka offers unique opportunities to suppliers of electro technical equipment and services and the perfect timing of `E-Power Sri Lanka 2011’ will provide a one stop B2B Platform for the major elements in the development of the country's electrical sector