Thank you, Mr. Chair.
It's actually 3 p.m., so it's quite pleasant. Thanks for having us. I'm quite flattered.
I'm an independent consultant with an extensive background in renewable energies, both at the national and international levels. I used to be a researcher for a study commission of the German Parliament from 2000 to 2002, studying low greenhouse gas futures for Germany, so I can very much relate to the situation you are in. I also worked and did my PhD in the United States, so I have a connection to North America in general. I've been to Canada many times.
My last job was as head of the renewable energy division at the German energy agency. We delivered policy advice to the German government as well as to other governments. We were working with German companies, particularly in the area of renewable energies, and we generally promoted in public discussion the issues of energy efficiency and renewable energies; for example, in terms of grid integration, smart grids, and telecommunication links, as well as biogas feed-in. These are just a couple of examples.
I was asked to speak to the German experience in renewable energies. I was told that you have been given a couple of slides that I provided. Is that correct?