---On March 4, 2010, the Promotion
Conference for Clean Energy Development in Macedonia was
held successfully in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia.
Under the co-sponsorships of the Chinese Embassy in Macedonia
and the Ministry of Economy of Macedonia, this significant
event was conducted by HRC with Sinosteel Tiancheng Environmental
Protection Science and Technology Co. Ltd. (briefed as
Sinosteel Tiancheng) as the co-organizer.
Mr. Dong Chunfeng, the Chinese Ambassador
in Macedonia and Mr. Fatmir Besimi, the Minister of Economy
of Macedonia were present at the opening ceremony and
respectively delivered speeches, and Ms. Cheng Xialei,
Director of HRC was seated together. Up to 100 delegates
from Macedonia attended this conference. Tens of press
agencies including TV, broadcasting, newspaper etc. came
for interviews, and at the night local TVs reported this
activity. News has also been timely released on the websites
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of
Commerce of China.
At the conference, Director Cheng Xialei,
Mr. Lin Ning and Mr. Xu Wei, the deputy General Managers
of HRC's affiliated Hangzhou Yatai Hydro Equipment Completing
Co., Ltd., presented "SHP Development and Rural Electrification
in China", "Development and Application of Chinese
SHP Equipment", and "Technology of Renewable
Energy and Micro Hydro Power". The introduction of
solar energy technology was made by Mr. Liu Xuefeng, General
Manager of East China Branch of Sinosteel Tiancheng. The
current situation and demand on the local development
of small hydropower and solar power were introduced by
4 Macedonian experts. After the presentations, participates
were divided into two groups, i.e. "Hydropower"
and "Solar Power" for diversified and in-depth
technical exchanges and discussions on potential projects.
Three Macedonian hydropower engineers who ever attended
HRC's international training workshops also helped to
organize the conference.
The conference was proven to be a full
success and the Ambassador Dong addressed in his speech
like this, "Hangzhou Regional Center (Asia-Pacific)
for Small Hydro Power, has rich experience in international
cooperation for small hydropower and solar power, as well
as equipment supply. The conference aims to present an
overview to Macedonia, about China's capability on technical
advancement and equipment manufacturing in small hydropower
and solar power. We would like to explore cooperation
opportun'ities for private investors and governmental
departments between both two countries, and to make contribution
to the development of clean energy industry in Macedonia."
HRC attached great importance to this
conference. Director Cheng Xialei and Deputy Director
Xu Jincai also instructed the preparatory work, and Hangzhou
Yatai Hydro Equipment Completing Co., Ltd. provided sufficient
inputs to support the smooth implementation of the conference.
(2010-03-08)
Ms. Cheng Xialei, Mr. Fatmir Besimi and
Mr. Dong Chunfeng (from left to right)
Mr. Sun Liwei, the Counselor (the 3rd
from the left) and the Director General of Energy Department,
Macedonian Ministry of Economy (the 4th from the left)
Interview of the local press
A presentation delivered by Ms. Cheng
Xialei
A presentation delivered by Mr. Lin Ning
A presentation delivered by Mr. Xu Wei
Questions
Discussion on hydropower
Discussion on solar energy
Group photo with old trainees of HRC in
Macedonia
