This Conference is organized by the World Future Council and the African Renewable Energy Alliance (AREA) on the theme, “Access to Sustainable Renewable Energy in Africa as Prerequisite for the MDGs”. It will consider the evaluation and dissemination of proven models for access to renewable energy, and focus on four models: micro-financed off-grid systems; mini-grids in connection with telecommunication infrastructure; financing mechanisms for thermal applications; and scaling up access by switching from fossil to renewable. The Conference will also highlight and evaluate the institutional, financial, technology, research and development, and human resource frameworks for these models.  

dates: 22-26 May 2012   venue: Rockefeller Bellagio Center   location: Como, Italy   additional: Bellagio   www: http://www.area-net.org/index.php?id=conferences#c59964