9th May 2016 Have your say on the key issues facing the energy industry

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 9th
May 2016
Title: Have your say on the key issues facing the energy industry
POWER-GEN Europe launches second annual ‘state of the power industry’ survey
London, UK, 9th
May 2016 – POWER-GEN Europe and its co-located event
Renewable Energy World Europe, the leading conference and exhibition for the
international power and renewable industries, today invites industry professionals to
give their thoughts on the issues that matter to them as part of the annual POWER-
GEN Europe Confidence Index.
This comprehensive pan-European report, gives a voice to the industry, assists in
strategic decision making and gives unique insight into the continent’s power sector.
Speaking to the industry, Nigel Blackaby, Conference Director for POWER-GEN
Europe, says: “The Confidence Index gives you – the power industry professional – the
opportunity to make your voice heard. Every opinion is valuable. The survey results will
provide executives with valuable insights to make informed decisions about the best
approaches, technologies and strategies going forward.”
Over 700 participants expressed their opinion and influenced energy industry decision-
makers last year – including participants from Advanced Power, Exxon Mobil, Siemens
and GE.
The Index revealed that professionals saw the growing share of renewables in the
energy mix as the most important issue facing the European power sector in the short
term. The issue slipped to second place, behind energy storage, as the forecast
expanded to 20 years.
 30 per cent of those that downloaded the 2015 Index stated that it was to ‘assist in making strategic
decisions about their European business.
 70 per cent used the Index to ‘gain insights into the European power market’.
This year’s Index results will allow the industry to begin tracking trends in industry
confidence, and to compare changes year-on-year.

2. Blackaby continues: “The POWER-GEN Europe Confidence Index is unique because it
voices the collective opinions of power industry professionals themselves, above those
of independent analysts and forecasters. This makes it truly grounded and a valuable
guide to the future of our industry.”
Have your say on the sector and share your vision for the future – complete the online
comprehensive questionnaire – on the POWER-GEN Europe website.
As an alternative to the online survey, you can also complete the questionnaire at
POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe in Milan from 21st
to
23rd
June, where there will be a dedicated Confidence Index booth 4HA57 on the
exhibition floor.
– ENDS –
About PennWell events
POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe are owned and organised
by PennWell Corporation. These events form part of a series staged annually in North
America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and provide
exhibitors with an international ‘one-stop-shop’ for penetrating markets and presenting
their products and services to a global audience. For delegates and visitors, the events
offer a dedicated forum tailored to their specific regional needs, putting them in touch
with suppliers of solutions to their particular problems. The conferences address topical
issues critical to the development of power generation in the host region.
About POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe
In order to achieve the ambitious targets set at COP21, the power industry will require
new approaches, new products and new skills.
The POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe conference and
exhibition will take place on 21st
to 23rd
June 2016 in Milan. The event remains the
destination of choice for stakeholders to gain and exchange key insights and learning
as all aspects of Europe’s energy transition come under the spotlight.

3. This year’s event has unprecedented support from associations, including Assoelettrica,
Confindustria Lombardia, MedReg, ANIE, RES4MED, AssoRinnovabili, FAST, ANIMP,
Lombardy Energy Cleantech Cluster and RSE in its host country, Italy. And USDOC,
VDMA, ASME, European Turbine Network and COGEN elsewhere.
In addition, utilities, equipment producers, service providers, city energy co-ordinators,
consultancy firms, financiers, data handlers and grid operators will share their
experiences and knowledge, and discuss the industry’s current and future needs.
For more information and to register for the event please
visit: www.powergeneurope.com or www.renewableenergyworld-europe.com
Media contact:
Rosie Williams
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7092 8127
Email: rosie.williams@aspectuspr.com
Web: www.aspectuspr.com
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