SPEAKER

Benjamin Jargstorf
Certified Electrical Engineer, Sociologist

Expert for the utilisation of renewable energies in developing countries with long-standing experience in wind energy and biomass as well as socio-cultural impacts of these technologies. Wide range of teaching experiences with energy-related subjects. Specialist for energy master plans and advisor for energy policy with special reference to renewable energies and energy efficiency. Previous works include energy from biomass and agricultural residues, carbonisation and gasification of biomass as well as biogas plants and planning of anaerobic waste water treatment plants. Long-standing experience with resource estimation for site selection and performance monitoring of utility-type wind turbines, both in parallel with isolated as well as interconnected grids. Installation and commissioning of wind and solar plants. Project planning, financing and operation of large wind farms (MW range). Special knowledge in the design of wind/diesel systems in isolated networks. Since 1984 working in various developing countries, long-standing experience in the co-operation with electric utilities.