After the success of REXchange 2008, which attracted more than 170 participants, we are pleased to introduce you to REXchange 2009.

Focus of the Event:

• In what way will the new RES Directive affect the market for renewable energy: what is the next step!
• What will happen with the existing market barriers after 2010?
• Will the voluntary market survive and how will it look?
• Changes in the renewable energy market and their influence on market prices.
• Adjustments to national support systems leading to more transparency.
• Opportunities for producers, traders, suppliers and consumers.

The Market: 

The market for renewable energy is heavily influenced by national and European energy policy. At the end of 2008, a political agreement is expected on the new directive for renewable energy. Details of this political agreement will follow in the beginning of 2009.

The trade aspect is one of the main issues in the political debate. One thing is for sure; the systems for the certificates will be strengthened. All parties involved agree about the fact that an electronical and standardised certificate system must facilitate international trade.

Besides this, the market is still growing very fast. The last two years the total volume doubled and the expectations for 2009 are even more than doubling. In 2008 a total volume of 300 TWh is to be expected in comparison to 139 TWh in 2007.

The new directive will undoubtedly influence the market for renewable energy trade. During REXchange 2009 we will discuss the next step. The event will attract international experts, policy makers, interest groups, users and traders to meet on the common ground of policy and market.