Small Hydro Latin America 2019

A vision for the future: Next steps for Small Hydro in LATAM

The opening sessions will address the regional energy landscape and the role that small hydropower plays in the region

• What do we need to look for and achieve to deliver a sustainable energy system?
• Examine how far we must go to build trust and meet social needs

This topic will analyze the regional energetic matrix and the role of hydropower in the future

• Exploring Regional Sustainable Development Goals in order to be ready for the future regulatory requirements
• Assessing why Latin America is unique and why business models must adapt accordingly

• Escucha los elementos a tener en cuenta en el desarrollo de un proyecto para obtener financiación
• Aprende cómo reducir riesgo de inversión a través de una inversión diversificada
• Entiende cómo conseguir inversión para la modernización y repotenciación de tus plantas para que formen parte de la realidad energética futura

Case Study EPM

Listen to how EPM is working on repowering Small Hydroelectric Power Plants

In this presentation, EPM will share how they are working on repowering some of its small hydropower plants and the important role of repowering and modernization and how this can compensate for the shortfall in energy in 2-3 years.

Implementación de un sistema integral en la gestión del riesgo para garantizar la seguridad de las presas en centrales hidroeléctricas

• Monitoreo de la seguridad de las presas, auscultación e inspecciones.
• Estudios técnicos actualizados estructurales, geotécnicos, hidráulicos y análisis de riesgos.
• Mantenimiento y mejoramiento de la infraestructura y equipos existentes.

This panel will feature case studies on adapting hydropower plants to new energy mixes and the role of hybrid power in the energy marketplace.

Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry as a whole. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

Each roundtable runs for 30 minutes and delegates have an opportunity to take part on 2 roundtables. 

Investors Roundtables

• Roundtable led by Banca de Inversión Bancolombia

Luis Enrique Gómez Giraldo, Gerente Senior de Proyectos, Dirección de Energía y Recursos, Banca de Inversión Bancolombia

Diego Alejandro Restrepo, Responsable de Riesgos Ambientales y Sociales, Banca de Inversión Bancolombia

• Roundtable led by MGM Innova

Alejandro Paz, Investment Director, MGM Innova Capital

• • Roundtable led by Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional

Enrique Cadena Rincón, Finance Director, Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional (FDN)

30 minutes to explore and connect with potential investors and ensure you boost your 2020 business plan!

• How to collaborate to ensure positive social impact and sustainability for the future.
• Listen to best practices in building relations with indigenous communities to become a trusted and respected partner.
• Learn how to work with communities in order to guarantee the right maintenance of the plants.
• Understanding why communities need your cooperation to ensure sustainability.

• Lessons Learned – listen to the benefits and challenges in the development of PCHs that operate off-grid

• Create a clear vision in your message which addresses needs in a simple and effective way.
• See how to focus on value of your proposition as the primary driver for investors engagement.

Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry as a whole. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

Each roundtable runs for 30 minutes and delegates have an opportunity to take part on 2 roundtables.

Roundtables – The Challenges of Managing Projects

These 3 roundtable sessions cover different approaches to some of the challenges faced by hydro owners and operators as they manage their projects in a regulatory environment that is changing to respond to the shifts in energy policy and culture.

Roundtable 1 – The Challenges of Managing Projects through Changing Regulations in Brazil

Felipe Dib, Coordinador de estudios de inventario hidroeléctrico, ANEEL

Roundtable 2 – How to optimize execution times in construction through internal collaboration and the implementation the right tools

Marlon Andres Londoño, Lider Proyecto San Andres, Celsia •

Roundtable 3 – led by IEB Jaime Blandón, CEO, IEB

Delegates have the opportunity to take part in a deep dive discussion with their peers on what we’ve discovered and what tangible, actionable information they can take away from the event. Each roundtable host will take to the stage and share their key takeaway.