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Doors opened at ADNEC yesterday for the eighth edition of WFES
CLEAN ENERGY innovations and the latest in renewable energy technology have taken centre stage at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) this week as more than 32,000 delegates converge on the UAE capital for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the International Water Summit (IWS) and EcoWASTE all started their four-day run at ADNEC yesterday, with the exhibitions set to showcase the latest technological innovations that will look to provide commercial solutions to interconnected challenges of clean energy generation, water security and waste management. In attendance on Day One of WFES were representatives from industry, governments, finance institutions, research organisations and think tanks, from all over the world. Many will be participating in panel discussions, product exhibitions and workshops throughout the exhibition. Speaking during the Opening Ceremony in the ICC Hall at ADNEC, HE Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and CEO of Masdar, remarked, “The late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recognised the importance of building bridges between nations and across cultures to address the world's most pressing sustainability challenges through partnership and innovative thinking.” During his historic visit to the UAE, Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi highlighted the historic ties between Egypt and the UAE during the Opening Ceremony. El-Sisi said that the Middle East needed to tackle international misconceptions of the region, while also highlighting his country’s aim to produce 20 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Dr. Al Jaber continued, “As we gather at this year's Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the world's attention is captured by headlines of our evolving global energy landscape. “Recently, we witnessed a sudden drop in oil prices – one that most fear is unusual, even for an industry that has always undertaken short-term price fluctuations. “This has prompted some analysts to believe that low oil prices will result in a drop in renewable energy investment, but today our interconnected energy landscape has evolved beyond the point that the price of oil determines the fate of clean energy. “Renewable energy has graduated from an expensive alternative to a competitive technology of choice,” he added. The clean energy sector has brought an array of technologies to exhibit to visitors at this year’s WFES, including a fully-integrated hybrid product, which captures solar and wind energy to provide more consistent power generation in off-grid locations; a mobile solar power plant on a trailer with a 4.8kWp capacity; and a battery with a storage capacity of up to 20kWh. Other products on display include a new turbine that converts energy from sea waves, whose high-energy density has been rated as the highest among renewable energy sources; parabolic sun-dish concentrators combined with specialised steam generators suitable for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), water desalination operations and power generation; and a vending machine capable of producing 1,800 litres per day of pure water from air. WFES, and co-located exhibitions IWS and EcoWASTE, will run until 22 January 2015 at ADNEC.
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Royal promotes French renewable energy interests at WFES 2015 SÉGOLÈNE ROYAL, the French Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and former French Presidential candidate, used her visit to WFES yesterday, to promote French interests in the Middle East’s renewable and nuclear energy sectors. Royal’s Ministry is planning to push the Energy Transition for Green Growth draft law through the French Assembly, which, if approved, will include provisions to boost household purchasing power through the reduction of energy bills and support for the growing on- and offshore renewable energy industries. Speaking about French business interests in the renewable sector, a market in which the country is one of the leading players globally, Royal said, “We can admire the prices for sustainable development that we have seen discussed at the Opening Ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. It is very interesting for us, because in France we have all the kind of activities, such and big and small enterprises, education and sustainable development, and we can see here at WFES all the kind of actions that can contribute to the climate debate.” As France gears up to host COP21 in Paris later this year, Royal noted that the focus on renewables had intensified as oil prices continued to fall. Royal asked, “How can we manage the difference between the falling price of oil and the competitiveness of renewable energy? I think we have to look upon this as an opportunity and the decreasing cost of oil can help us to engage investors to invest in renewable energy. “We have to manage it, but we are not afraid at all,” she added. Royal said that among the benefits offered by attending WFES was seeing oil producing countries investing heavily in renewable energy.
Ségolène Royal, the French Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, at WFES yesterday
“It is good to see these country preparing for the day after [the oil runs out]. If the oil producers are doing that, then we have to do that too,” she remarked. Commenting on French support of Middle Eastern nuclear energy plans, Royal said, “The cooperation is very important in a new way.
In France, for example, the bill we will present to the French Assembly promotes a new energy mix, as we have to export mixed energy, including nuclear and renewable energy. “We are investing in the future and in the best equipment,” she concluded.
UAE RAIN ENHANCEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMME TO BE LAUNCHED AT WFES THE UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science will be launched on Day Two of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2015. The launch ceremony, scheduled for 2pm at the National Center of Meteorology & Seismology’s stand in Hall 6, will be held as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has been instituted by the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs through the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS). The initiative has been aligned with the National Innovation Strategy, which was announced in October 2014, and reiterates the UAE’s commitment to advancing the science of rain enhancement. The programme will aim to expand global water security by promoting scientific best practices and collaboration in rain enhancement research and sustainably implementable methods of enhancing precipitation, to aid the increase of rainfall in the UAE, as well as other arid and semi-arid areas in the region. The new entity has invited research submissions from individuals and organisations on new integrated technologies that enhance the efficiency of cloud seeding operations and improve its predictive capabilities. Open to domestic and overseas candidates from the public and private sector, profit and non-profit entities, the programme will award US$1.5mn grant each to two path-breaking proposals over a three-year project timescale. Interested participants have been invited to submit a pre-proposal to NCMS via its web portal www.uaerep.ae or before 16 March 2015. Stand no: 6320
DNV GL positions itself for renewable boom DNV GL is scaling up its renewables business in the Middle East in anticipation of an acceleration in the penetration of renewable energy technologies in the region over the next 10 years. An important focus of DNV GL’s Middle East business lies in providing technical and economic support to governments and developers to assess project feasibility in areas such as planning, risk management and energy resource assessment, as well as policy and regulatory support to support the deployment of renewable energy in and around the region. Recent projects have included advising the National Renewable Energy Agency on a 20MW solar power project in Upper Egypt; helping the IFC in Jordan with technical assessments for a PV plant in Jordan; advising a government entity in Abu Dhabi with wind resource potential assessment and monitoring; and supporting one of the Oman’s Government entities on developing a 50MW wind installation. “The main issues now are government policy and choice,” commented Mohammed Atif, regional manager at DNV GL. “Both PV and wind technology are now mature technologies which are exposed to continual innovation and advancements, performance increases have been witnessed and the cost per unit of generation continues to fall. “Now it is down to governments to decide at what pace they want to embrace these technologies. If governments set themselves targets to develop clean energy to transform their economies and build a better future for future generations, clearly the regulations, laws and policies are needed to enable that vision to become a reality.”
Mohammed Atif, regional manager at DNV GL, on the company’s stand at WFES
Atif singled out Jordan and Egypt as having the strongest incentives for the development of renewable projects. “Abu Dhabi and Dubai are also making major strides in their regulations to allow renewables to connect economically and safely to their networks,” he added. Further progress in Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and policy framework, however, is needed for the Kingdom’s ambitious renewable plans to become a reality, he commented.
Positive developments include the growing number of small scale private sector developments particularly in Jordan and Dubai, and the increasing willingness of investment funds to finance renewable energy investments, commented Atif. The regional manager also highlighted the growth of advanced technologies and solutions specific to the region addressing issues such as dust, humidity and ambient temperature, pilot
projects such as the Shams CSP project and indigenous research units. “These are encouraging signs that solutions will be found to look at large scale deployment in the future,” he remarked. “We are expanding locally and bringing in wind specialists, solar specialists and policy specialists to facilitate this development.” Stand no: 7511
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TechTalk @ WFES The second day at the Techtalk seminar series will introduce even more new projects and technological developments to visitors, giving them the opportunity to discover the next place to invest and the latest information on policy developments. Among the highlights on Day Two are presentations on energy efficiency, fusion electricity developments, geothermal energy systems and developments from Japan.
DECC shaping UAE’s clean energy agenda
Techtalk @ WFES – Tuesday 20th January 2015 11:00 - 11:20
Japan Quality Soichiro Nakamura, President, Looop Inc.
11:20 - 11:40
Renewable Energy Micro-Utilities (REMU) for Off-Grid Villages in Nigeria Faruk Yusuf, Assistant Director, Federal Ministry Of Power, Nigeria
11:40 - 12:00
An Innovation Cadmium-Free CIGS Photovoltaic Technology Raymond Ou, VP Marketing, Hulk Energy Technology
12:00 - 12:20
Non-Glass, Lightweight, Scratch-Proof, Durable, Anti-Solling Mirrors for Concentrated Solar Power Applications Kazuki Nakamura - Chief Engineer - Ibiden Co., Ltd.
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Diesel, Photovoltaic + Intelligence = High Efficiency Benedikt Boehm, Executive Board Member, DHYBRID Power Systems
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Lunch Break
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ECOSOLE: High Efficiency, Fast Deployable HCPV Generators for Desert Areas Eng. Maurizio Carpanelli, CEO and CTO, Becar srl (Beghelli Group)
13:20 - 13:40
The World Position on Fusion Electricity Developments Howard Hornfeld, Director, Fusion
13:40 - 14:00
Tri-Generation - Looking for a Better Future Muthanna Almumin, Team Leader, Kuwait Oil Company
14:00 - 14:20
Night and Day Uses Emission of Color Light Signature Plate Tadashi Yagai, President, Yagai Workshop Limited
14:20 - 14:40
Innovative Technology of SWRO Desalination Process - Development of “High-Speed Seabed Infiltration System (HiSIS)” Masaki Inui, Researcher, Plant Engineering, Hitachi Zosen Corporation
14:40 - 15:00
Networking Break
15:00 - 15:20
Geothermal Energy Systems Prof. Giovanni Perillo, Professor Engineer, University of Naples Parthenope
15:20 - 15:40
Large-Scale Energy Storage in Salt Caverns Jürgen Kepplinger, Department Head for "Gas Tightness Tests" and "Completion", KBB Underground Technologies
15:40 - 16:00
Importance of the Eight Key Characteristics in PV Eco System Mohan Narayanan, Head of Strategic Marketing and Global Customer Quality Service, JA Solar
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Green Revolution Kingsley Jackson, Group CEO, Gastec Group Nigeria
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Networking
Project and Finance Village @ WFES CONVERSATION AND debate will be the order of the day at the Project and Finance Village @ WFES where the latest project presentations and business opportunities within the sustainability sector will be discussed in detail. The event will bring together project developers and entrepreneurs, who will be able to network with investors, exhibitors, solution providers and thought leaders. Today’s first presentation will be a cleantech survey report on the Middle East and North Africa, presented by Nimer AbuAli, cleantech leader for
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Middle East and North Africa at Ernst & Young. AbuAli will be followed by a panel session entitled ‘Green Sukuk and Financing Sustainable Energy Solutions in MENA’, moderated by Adenium Capital chief operating officer Jeremy Crane. Joining Crane on the panel will be Taher Diab, director, strategy and planning/secretary general - Emirates Energy Award, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy; Latham & Watkins senior associate Lee Irvine; and Martin Haupts, managing director of Phanes Group.
Following lunch will be two panel sessions, with the first focusing on the financing of smallscale renewable energy projects. The second, focusing on Egypt’s solar energy industry, will be moderated by MESIA president Vahid Fortuhi, who will be joined New and Renewable Energy Agency chairman Dr. Mohamed El Sobki; Eng. Nahed Halawy, head of the central projects sector at the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity; and fellow Ministry representative and head of planning and grid expansion sector, Eng. Khaled Abdelkareem Hassan.
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
THE UAE Energy and Climate Change Directorate (ECC) manages the country's climate change and renewable energy agenda. The directorate, which was created within the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), is responsible for climate change negotiations and international positioning on global energy issues. It also monitors, analyses and reports on international climate change and energy. The idea to establish DECC was put forward by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of UAE efforts to highlights its role in mitigating the effects of rapid climate change. The UAE is involved in a number of international programmes to combat climate change, as well as negotiations on issues such as carbon finance and the Clean Development Mechanism, along with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of international energy developments. Strategically, the DECC represents the UAE on international platforms and facilitates negotiations on alternative energy and climate change matters with organisations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), meetings of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (UNFCCC), the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), World Energy Council (WEC), Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Open Working Group of the Sustainable Development Goal (OWG-SDG). Stand no: 6520
Eventpad helps WFES go ‘green’ REPLACING CONVENTIONAL methods of presenting information, engaging audiences and gathering feedback, Eventpad is a powerful tool that opens up a window to the audience and provides a completely new conference and meeting experience. Eventpad provides each attendee with an iPad pre-loaded with event content and interactive features in the form of a digital brochure. These dynamic second screens promote interaction from the audience creating a fully interactive experience and provide a platform for real time interaction between the speakers, panel and the audience. Furthermore, delivering the event through digital media not only offers the dynamic exchange of information, it negates the need for printed brochures and thus creating a truly paperless, environmentally friendly event. The World Future Energy Summit and the International Water Summit are proudly taking their conferences paperless with this green initiative.
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Visitors to WFES Day One ranged from seasoned climate experts to future clean energy engineers
FLIGHT OF FANTASY Si2 – the second version of the Solar Impulse – will depart on its pioneering round-the-world flight sometime in March 2015 from Abu Dhabi The project is the result of seven years of intense work, calculations, simulations and tests by a team of about 80 people, as well as 100 partners and advisors
ABB to showcase record-breaking solar-powered aircraft at WFES AFTER YEARS of flight testing two versions of its solar-powered concept airplane, the Solar Impulse team is now well on its way to making the journey around the globe a reality. And Abu Dhabi will be the first host for the first roundthe-world solar flight. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has partnered with Swiss inventors and pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg to help them fly around the world in a solar-powered airplane in 2015. Si2 – the second version of Solar Impulse – will be displayed at the World Future Energy Summit this week and attendees will be able to take a look at the Si2, the craft that will attempt a record-breaking, around-the-world flight powered by the sun, at the ABB stand. “We have chosen this location as the best and most suitable departure point for the round-theworld tour, due to its climate, infrastructure and commitment to clean technologies,” said one of Solar Impulse’s founders, André Borschberg. Abu Dhabi-based energy company Masdar is one of the major sponsors of the project. Borschberg and co-founder Bertrand Piccard
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will take turns flying the 35,405 km journey, which is expected to span approximately 500 hours of flight time spread across a five-month period. While the stops have not been announced, the planned route takes the team from the Middle East across Asia, the Pacific Ocean, the USA, the Atlantic Ocean, southern Europe and back to Abu Dhabi. The Si2 is capable of flying day and night. The entire airplane is covered with 12,000 solar panels and the energy generated by them is transferred to four small motors or stored in batteries for use during times when the sun is obscured. By day the solar cells recharge the 400 kg lithium batteries, which allow the plane to fly at night. The revolutionary carbon fibre airplane has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 (63.4 metres) and the weight of a small car (1,600 kg). The project is the result of seven years of intense work, calculations, simulations and tests by a team of about 80 people, as well as 100 partners and advisors. The plane is believed to be the biggest and the lightest ever built of its kind, according to its inventors.
Technological advances and lower-cost solar power has witnessed a growth in potential across the Middle East region for the solar energy sector, from homes to large-scale centralised generation plants and remote locations. ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer said, “This partnership brings together two Swiss-based global leaders that are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation to achieve a better world. “We believe in Piccard’s vision, and we are convinced that by pioneering innovative technologies we will be able to decouple economic growth from energy consumption and environmental impact. Today, ABB is a global leader for solutions to enable energy efficiency, sustainable transportation and renewables and, like Solar Impulse, we are always challenging the boundaries of what is technologically possible.” Solar Impulse initiator Piccard added that it was his dream to have ABB as technology partner of Solar Impulse. “We have the same goal of improving the world by using energy more efficiently and conserving natural resources,” he added.
André Borschberg and co-founder Bertrand Piccard will fly the 35,405 km journey, which is expected to span approximately 500 hours of flight time spread over five months Si2 is covered with solar panels and the energy generated by them is transferred to four small motors or stored in batteries for use during times when the sun is obscured André Borschberg noted that Solar Impulse and ABB both wanted to motivate people to use clean technologies and said that they would work together on key technologies like power electronics for their mutual benefit. Switzerland-based ABB is a global leader in renewables, sustainable transportation and energy efficiency. The company is the world’s second-largest supplier of solar inverters and one of the largest suppliers to the wind-power industry. Stand no: 5551
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Dr. Martin Grant, CEO – Energy, Atkins
Atkins has been involved in a number of offshore projects on oil and gas platforms in the North Sea for 40 years
What are you looking forward to at this year’s WFES and what can you tell us about your participation at this year’s Summit? A: We’re really looking forward to being at WFES this year and we recognise the opportunities that it brings through meeting so many people from across the energy industry. I’m personally looking forward to some of the conference sessions, including the presentations on energy strategy on the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We have invested in our stand (Stand no: 6000) to help drive awareness of what we can offer clients and it is in a great location next to BP, Shell and Masdar. I will be taking part in a panel session on Thursday morning on the lessons learned from solar and wind projects around the world, with a particular focus on how we can be smarter over the whole lifecycle of renewable assets, and how we can continue cost reductions in that sector as the technologies mature. Atkins has a significant involvement in renewables, particularly the offshore wind industry in the UK, and we have a lot of relevant experience which I hope will help to inform a lively discussion and open debate on Day Four. How would you rate the UAE in terms of its adoption of future energy technologies and research? A: I would rate the UAE highly in terms of the ideas that are being looked at for future technologies – you just need to take a look around the exhibition at WFES to see some of the wonderful and exciting things that are being done, both within the UAE and across the world, to get a sense of why this show is so relevant for the Middle East. The conference line-up also demonstrates how the UAE is leading the way in adopting future technologies by bringing together a high-calibre line up of speakers and panellists to
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discuss the industry’s pertinent issues. It is the ability to envision and then follow through with delivery that really impresses me. You see that all the way through with ENEC, Masdar, ADNOC, Transco and others. Which projects in the Middle East have you been most excited or inspired by in regards to their contribution towards the region’s sustainability goals and why? A: I think the UAE’s peaceful nuclear programme is a stunning example of commitment, vision and delivery. Has the Middle East’s recent history as an oil and gas hub, as well as the associated wealth, helped or hindered its adoption of sustainable ideals, and what roles can oil and gas companies play in supporting future energy developments? A: I think energy people have a common DNA and, therefore, find it relatively easy to move between oil and gas, nuclear, conventional generation and renewables. They ‘get’ the issues as they are similar in each sector. Specifically, a rich history in oil and gas has a number of advantages when looking at how to translate that into a sustainable way forward. One particular advantage is that you can take lessons learned from established industries – such as oil and gas – and bring those lessons into emerging industries. For instance, Atkins is taking the knowledge we have of working on oil and gas platforms for 40 years in the North Sea, and using that tried-and-tested knowledge on the innovative work we do with clients in the marine renewables sector. We have been involved for a number of years in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, and we are finding that there is a growing focus on asset management, an area where we have vast
Dr. Martin Grant experience from our work in the North Sea, as companies look to extend the life of the assets they currently have. Experience from the oil and gas sector can also be invaluable in terms of helping evolve skills and establish a regulatory framework, really putting an emphasis on health and safety, and all the other things that need to be thought out and considered when developing an industry. We recognise that there needs to be a balance in terms of where energy comes from and fossil fuels do have a role to play in our energy mix – certainly in the short to medium term. But we see the Middle East as a region very keen to adopt innovative sustainable ideas – Masdar as a company is a great example of how those ideas are being realised – and we are certainly seeing the number of renewables projects that we are involved in within the region increasing.
Do you believe ‘green’ economic policies can work in the Middle East or is the region already at the forefront of global innovation within the field of sustainable development? A: Definitely, they already are working. I think one of the major advantages in the UAE, say compared to in the UK, is that many projects are able to be started from scratch, carefully considered, and planned and built as fit for purpose. In contrast, in the UK for example, we’re seeing the challenges of integrating green technologies with existing, much older infrastructure and green economic policies are later to the table, which has created difficulties for the renewables industry. In the Middle East, I think there is a lot of interesting innovation in sustainable development, as well as the political will for it to happen, and I’m hopeful that Atkins can become an increasing part of helping that vision come to life. What are your predictions for 2015 – can we expect this year to prove to be a success for the adoption of sustainable energy and energy diversification, as well as innovation within the sector? A: With 30 years in the energy sector I’ve given up trying to predict what might happen other than to say things will change as they always do. We can observe, however, that a lower oil price is a destabilising factor and this will inevitably have an effect. I hope, however, it does not influence too greatly our journey towards a balanced energy supply regime utilising a range of generation options combined with an increasing focus on energy efficiency. In general, I am optimistic about our energy future, although 2015 will be a tougher year than we thought six months ago.
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Gulf Power & Marine to present All Green Modular Power Plant concept at WFES SAUDI ARABIA-based Gulf Power & Marine is presenting its unique concept of an All Green Modular Power Plant at WFES. A key feature of this power plant is the modularity of its power capacity, which ranges from 100kW to +600MW, in 100kW steps. It uses a standard photovoltaic (PV) plant to supply the consumer power grid during the daytime, while additional PV power feeds the electrolysis system to produce hydrogen for storage in hydrogen tanks. The stored hydrogen fuels hydrogen powered generators to ensure a continuous power supply at night time. The capacity of the tanks also ensures supply during cloudy days. Gulf Power & Marine has also announced that Dammam-based Linde-SIGAS, the world-recognised hydrogen specialist, is also sharing its latest technology with Gulf Power & Marine to realise this innovative project. Stand no: 8007
Masdar City to welcome families at annual Sustainability Festival MASDAR CITY will host the second annual Sustainability Festival from 11am to 9pm on 23-24 January, marking the close of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The event will be an opportunity to enjoy a fun and family-focused day out in one of the world’s most sustainable cities, bringing sustainability to life, across a range of themed areas, offering free activities for both children and families. The themed areas will include the Land of Arabia, an eco-souk, a secret garden, a farmer’s market and a foods zone, and a chill out area. University teams from across the globe that have been competing in the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, as well as the UAE’s very own Petroleum Institute team, will also be part of the Festival. With support from leading UAE motor sports celebrities – Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi, Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Khaled Al Qubaisi – they will be showcasing the cutting edge solar powered vehicles that took them 1,200 km across the emirate of Abu Dubai. “The Festival at Masdar City is a great opportunity for families to spend a fun and informative day together,” said Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Masdar’s director of Sustainability. “The Festival is a platform for us to connect with the community, to share our story and our values. “The event is full of fun, free activities that underscore the importance of making smart, sustainable decisions.”
A main stage will showcase music and entertainment for all ages. Children will also be able to take part in educational activities including flower planting, windmill building, arts and eco-crafts sessions and engaging science and sustainability workshops. A highlight will be the Little Inventors competition that engages children in scientific activity, and encourages them to invent ways to conserve energy or utilise alternative energy sources. Other family-friendly events include an earth-awareness workshop that allows participants to understand the basics of water pollution, acid rain and the greenhouse effect; a garbage workshop, offering an introduction to improving the state of the environment through waste reduction and the concepts of reduce, reuse and recycle; and the ecosystems exploration workshops that allows children to learn about the interconnections that exist between all the living things in ecosystems, including human beings. There will also be guided tours of Masdar City. The festival will be hosted by Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar, which advances the development, commercialisation and deployment of clean energy technologies and solutions. Masdar serves as a link between today’s fossil fuel economy and the energy economy of the future, and is backed by the Mubadala Development Company, the strategic investment company of the government of Abu Dhabi.
UAE Ministry of Environment and Water to launch report on State of Green Economy THE UAE Ministry of Environment and Water will be launching the first national report on the country’s State of Green Economy during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the co-located International Water Summit (IWS). The Ministry’s participation complements the UAE’s commitment to adopt the green economy approach as a path of sustainable development through the ‘UAE Green Growth Strategy’ that falls in line with UAE Vision 2021, which is inspired by the National Work Programme of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The Ministry prepared the first national report on the country’s State of Green Economy in collaboration with federal and local authorities and the country’s private enterprises. It also collaborated with international organisations, namely the Environment Program of the United Nations (UNEP), The International Labour Organization (ILO), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The report will be launched by His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, on the first day of the exhibition. The release of the report is designed to support local and national efforts in implementing the green economy, which was officially adopted via the launch of the Green
The UAE’s Green Growth Strategy will aim to reduce electricity and water consumption by 30 per cent Growth Strategy. The initiative reviews the country’s achievements towards its objectives of its transition to a green economy; the diversification of the economy and energy; and the integration of environmental elements in the country’s development plans. The report also cites success stories in various sectors such as oil and gas, energy and water, industry, transport and buildings, tourism and agriculture, waste management, land planning and financial services. Under the UAE’s Green Growth Strategy, the country will aim to reduce electricity and water consumption by 30 per cent by 2030 at a saving of AED6.5bn (US$1.77bn) annually.
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Smart grids: The last 30 miles and beyond
The global push for smart grids brings to the fore the various challenges and opportunities for power management firms MBITIOUS GLOBAL efforts are currently being undertaken to push forward the development and implementation of smart grids at various levels. The first steps have already been successfully taken, but there is still a long way to go. Here, Philip Dingle of Eaton, a global player and leader in power management, examines the opportunities and challenges presented by the last 48 km of the smart grid network – from the point of medium-voltage distribution to the industrial and residential consumer and into their premises. With the increase in distributed generation and storage of energy from sources such as wind, solar, combined heat and power, biomass and geothermal, etc, the network requirements are changing significantly as energy is being fed into the network at various and variable points as well as times. This trend has a serious impact and is beginning to make life complicated for utility companies requiring adjustments at various levels. As a result, Distribution System Operators (DSO) will need to install enough power/copper cable capacity to carry the energy. A communications infrastructure will have to be created that allows smart applications to occur and for the different components of the network to talk to each other. Additionally, software applications are required that would allow a smart way to balance intermittent power generation with intermittent power consumption, whilst maintaining operational parameters for voltage and frequency.
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The pioneering role of smart metering In all of this, an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), such as smart metering, plays a major role. It enables the recording of relevant data, as well as two-way communication between the utility com-
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pany and the consumer (residential or commercial), who is also increasingly playing the role of energy supplier using locally generated power. The key is to bring the intelligence that already exists at the high voltage and SCADA level down through to the consumer, but it can’t stop at the smart meter. To be able to optimise energy consumption, one requires the appropriate home, building and industrial automation solutions to control the individual devices and systems within the building or plant accordingly. Eaton, as a global leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control, has been committed to intelligent energy management for years. The company focuses on providing smart solutions right from the end user and low-voltage systems, up to the mediumvoltage level. Today, Eaton is already able to provide complete smart metering solutions based on proven technology and components in all of the necessary areas such as building and industrial automation, automated distribution, smart metering as well as connecting electric vehicle charging stations and renewable generation from photovoltaic systems to the network. Eaton’s xComfort, for example, is a wireless system for the smart home that has been tried, tested and refined since its launch in 2003. It offers the user an outstanding level of flexibility both in the installation of components, such as sensors and actuators, and in the logical connection of these components (HVAC, shutters and lighting control). In combination with a smart meter, the capabilities are taken to the next level in terms of monitoring and managing energy consumption as not only the amount of energy purchased can be measured but connected appliances can also be controlled ac-
cording to electricity tariffs via the integrated xComfort interface. Smart meters are able to provide the end user with remote information and control to monitor and visualise energy consumption on things like TV and computers, but could also integrate smart appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and car charging stations to be operated automatically at the most energy efficient and cost effective time. So, looking at what is already reality, and what is still wishful thinking, the truth is that transparency and direct feedback on energy consumption data can be made available with existing technology. The points of energy wastage can also be identified to provide the end user with the information they need to act wisely on it. However, features like flexible tariffs and dynamic pricing, load profiling and power thresholds are still something that will become a reality in the short-term future. In the medium-term, the integration of smart home appliances, renewable energy sources and EV charging are expected to materialise and will provide a big step towards matching power generation and consumption. For example, should energy rates drop during the day in the summer as a result of higher than normal solar energy generation, the relevant consumer devices could be switched on accordingly, at a time they normally wouldn’t. On the industrial side of things, Eaton’s broad portfolio includes for example the metering and communications module NZMXMC. It has been designed for energy distribution and motor control centres to allow recording of energy usage and support analysis of consumption. This way, the usage can be reduced and the need for information, especially in light of more and more energy audits, can be met. At present, Eaton is seeing a high take up of this solution, especially in the automotive sector. At production plants with machinery that uses a lot of energy like welding lines, each unit is equipped with an XMC module and can thus be individually controlled as needed: slowed down, shutdown or switched onto standby. Another trend in the industry that the metering and communications module supports is sub-metering and real consumption-based invoicing. Bringing intelligence to the medium-voltage level – the last 30 miles Once intelligence has been introduced at the lowvoltage level, there is still a gap to be bridged to make that information available on the mediumvoltage level and allow communication with the SCADA system. In case of a failure, utility companies know where the high-voltage network is down, but they don’t have any details about what
is happening at the medium-voltage level, (about the last 30 miles) and about which users are connected or disconnected. Today, Eaton estimates only five to 15 per cent of the sub stations are actually automated, where some European countries are more advanced than others. This means that most sub distribution is done manually and the utility company has to send maintenance personnel out to the transformer stations to check for local failure and take appropriate action. This is costing utility companies time and money. As a key first step the utilities should look to adjust network reconfiguration aiming to equip at least 20 per cent of the Ring Main Units (RMU) with Remote Terminal Units (RTU), so that basic data like voltage levels, load floats or temperature can be monitored remotely and managed from the control centre. Here, the SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) is the main driver, representing the average outage duration for each customer served and which is used as a reliability indicator by the utilities. Within its comprehensive portfolio of mediumvoltage switchgear, Eaton does already have the ideal solution to meet this demand. A new generation of RMUs called Xiria is part of the company’s environmentally friendly and SF6-free range of products and has been designed with sustainability, safety and future needs in mind. It is one of the smallest ring main units of its kind, made with exclusively environmentally-friendly materials, based on vacuum technology and is maintenance-free. Xiria can be used in compact transformer stations for energy distribution, in accessible stations in the utilities sector and in industry, as well as in decentralised power generation systems such as wind farms. The unit is completely ready for use in fully-automated networks. There are various options available for the system depending on the level of remote signalling. These options are modular, so they can quickly and easily be added as needed. Future RMU solutions are not only expected to provide information at the transformer level, but also include intelligence right down to the individual smart meters. As soon as the remaining Smart Grid politics, regulatory and infrastructure challenges settle down, Eaton is in a position to provide intelligent solutions for the last 30 miles, and beyond, of the smart grid market.
Philip Dingle is segment manager, power utilities and networks, electrical sector for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at the Eaton Electrical Group.
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Sunrise for the solar sector
The tender for the second phase of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project in Dubai was recently opened
Solar energy may have struggled to establish itself as a viable source of energy in the Middle East, but a unified drive to reduce the region’s dependence on fossil fuels is leading to a surge in the number of solar energy project announcements. AUDI ARABIA's dependence on oil has spurred on the country's government to pursue a number of large solar power projects. Despite its abundance of all-yearround sun and empty land on which to install large-scale solar power facilities, the country has yet to truly embrace the technology. According to the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), however, the country is home to potentially the largest solar power market in the Middle East, with the Kingdom’s government setting the ambitious target of having in place a renewable sources capacity of 23,900MW by 2020. Of this figure, it is hoped that at least 10,000MW will be generated from solar energy. In Riyadh, a ground-mounted solar power plant with a peak power of 3.5MW was
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completed in 2013 by Phoenix Solar, while Saudi Aramco has more recently played a role in setting up a small solar power generation plant on Farasan Island in the Red Sea. While news regarding a 2012 announcement of a US$109bn solar energy investment project in the Kingdom may have gone quiet, a number of exhibitions and conferences, including this very event, will look to redress this balance. As Gasem al-Shaikh, head of the energy unit at Saudi Binladin Group, comments, “The country can’t wait - we are burning more liquids every year.” According to MESIA, the region’s second biggest opportunity for the solar market lies in Jordan. Much like in Saudi Arabia, the Jordanian government has set ambitious renewable energy
targets, with the aim of 10 per cent of its overall consumption powered by renewable energy by 2020. Limited hydrocarbon resources in the landlocked country, have seen solar power move to the forefront of energy planners’ minds. In the UAE, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have also been playing ever increasing roles within the global solar sector in recent years. The Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 will aim to increase Dubai’s solar consumption to five per cent of total power consumed, while Abu Dhabi can boast of being at the forefront of renewable research in the region through its Masdar City project, which is home to the 10MW Masdar City Solar PV Plant. Not to be outdone, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently opened the tender for the second phase of its Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project. The first 13MW phase was completed by First Solar, the USbased provider of PV power plants, in late 2013. The ultimate aim, however, is to extend the plant so that it eventually produces 1,000MW and covers an area of 40 sq km in the Dubai desert. DEWA has been keen to demonstrate its commitment to the solar sector and recently awarded consulting engineering firm Ted Jacobs Engineering Group a contract to design and monitor the construction of The Solar Innovation Centre, which has been scheduled for completion in November 2015. The centre will be utilised by companies, researchers, university students and individuals working in the field of solar energy, as well as developers and manufacturers of clean energy technologies. It is not just the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordon, however, that are actively involved in the development of the region’s solar sector. In June this year, US-based Petra Solar and Caspian Renewable Energy completed an innovative 5MW solar plant installation, owned by Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), in the small Bahraini town of Awali. Steve Rhoades, CEO of Petra Systems, says of the project, “The installation demonstrates the
evolution of solar power generation from passive power systems to dynamic and intelligent generation, sensing, and control assets that provide valuable insight into grid health and can be used to improve grid quality.”
A ground-mounted 3.5MW solar power plant was completed in Riyadh in 2013 by Phoenix Solar In Egypt, two solar plants with a combined capacity of 160kW have recently been inaugurated in Luxor. While small, these projects demonstrate the useful nature of solar energy in desert regions, with the first 80kW plant being utilised to power local streetlights and lighting at Luxor University, while a second 80kW plant will power the headquarters of Luxor’s local government. In Qatar, the Qatar Foundation has announced plans to increase its solar energy output by an additional 5MW, or 150 per cent, as the Qatari government aims to generate 200MW of solar energy over the next six years. Qatar Solar Energy (QSE), meanwhile, signed an agreement in 2014 with Kazakhstan-based energy company Kazatomprom for the supply of solar grade silicon, leading Salim Abbassi, CEO of QSE, to remark that this “steady supply of quality raw material is crucial to QSE’s mission to deliver on the promise of low-cost and affordable renewable energy for populations across the world”.
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A compact fitting of modules allows for better transmission of light and higher efficiency
Cadmiumfree thin film panels for higher efficiency
East-west solar installations for better results GERMANY'S RENUSOL GmBH has developed the FS10 system– a bespoke piece of equipment which assists with the installation of east-west PV installations. East-west installations have been proven to generate 30 per cent more solar power than south-facing systems fitted to flat roofs of the same size. This is due to lower angles of inclination that allow solar modules to be fitted without any gaps between the rows, meaning that roof space is put to full use. Usually, panels are south-
facing, which require rows of modules to be spaced further apart to avoid shadows being cast by the modules and causing yield losses. Whereas, in east-west installations, solar modules can be fitted more tightly together on roofs often at inclinations of around ten degrees. In addition, water can also drain away freely in the event of heavy downpour, prevenmting damage to the foil. East-west installations are rail-free, allowing for compensation of unevenness and to be fitted around obstacles with ease.
Meanwhile, Renusol GmBH will also present its mounting system for PV installations at WFES 2015 called the Metasole. The system takes less than 10 minutes to install and weighs less than 1.3 kg per kWp. The quick installation time is possible due to the compact nature of the equipment. In addition, due to the low volume, absence of a long mounting rail and limited number of components, investment cost is also minimal. Stand no: 7233 (Germany Pavilion)
Producing solar and wind energy at the same time WINDSTREAM ENERGY Technologies is showcasing its SolarMill at WFES 2015. It is a set of vertical axis wind turbines with high-quality solar panels, integrated with a patented set of electronics. The SolarMill is designed to have a high energy density by trapping wind and solar power at the same time. It is based on a modular, scalable, distributed renewable energy system designed and optimised for on and off-grid installations. The SolarMill provides a more consistent energy generation than a “wind only” or “solar only” system, and is a first-of-its-kind, fully inte-
grated, renewable energy product. The SolarMill incorporates PV technology within a compact footprint, creating the greatest energy generation density for any product on the market. The hybrid concept of the SolarMill seamlessly utilises wind and solar energy generation in one unit. This allows the product to be an effective solution in markets where the natural resources available for wind or solar energy alone do not justify investment into any small wind product. Stand no: 8008 (India Pavilion)
HulkEt’s thin film panels are well-suited for desert regions such as the Middle East
an online cloud-based energy portal with customer specific dashboards that shows potential clients their actual load profile as well. The HyGRID Analyzer comes fully equipped with a self-powered energy supply and voltage tabs and necessary cables and accessories. It was designed with the long-standing experience of the DHYBRID Engineers facing power and energy measurements around the globe. The device is a high-performance power analyser for more than 800 parameters. Quick installation of the device is possible, while data can be automatically logged and stored. From its base in Gauting, Germany, DHYBRID offers a range of products for global energy projects and has a global partner network that enables it to offer best service and on-site support.
CHINA’S HULK Energy Technology (HulkEt) will be showcasing its cadmium-free CIGS thin film panels at WFES 2015, with its self-developed RDT tech and patents. The cadmium-free CIGS thin film panel series is a green PV product of copper-indium-galliumselenide (I-III-IV2) compound semi-conductor with cadmium-free process and RoHS compliant. Compared to other products in the market, HulkEt’s cadmium-free thin film panel series represents high efficiency and environment-conscious engineering in the field of thin-film solar products and technology. With zero cadmium and lead content, there is no contamination in products and manufacturing waste. Due to low temperature co-efficient and better low-irradiance effect, there are more number of kilowatt hours per Wp than other PV panels in the market. There are relatively lower levels of energy consumption for CIGS thin film formation via ultra rapid thermal reaction process. The ultra-thin and low-stress t1.8mm cell soda-lime glass substrate provides higher reliability and lower material consumption. The entire structure is lightweight and easy to maintain and the standardised black coating comes with an anodised aluminium frame. HulkEt’s panels are best-suited for tropical and sub-tropical, equatorial and desert regions such as the Middle East.
Stand no: 7123 (Germany Pavilion)
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The compact fitting of modules allows for better transmission of light and higher efficiency
DHYBRID product enhances mobile measurement efficiency DHYBRID POWER Systems GmBH is a leading solutions provider for industrial-scale dieselPV hybrid systems, which has more than 17 years of experience in the field of engineering services and international projects. The company will be showcasing its HyGRID Analyzer, which is a portable device to carry out mobile measurements and determine customer load profiles and power quality measures. The information procured could be used to design and calculate optimum photovoltaic HyGRID fuel reduction solutions and help maximise future energy savings. The Analyzer can measure and save a large number of electrical variables in low-voltage networks and also offers a number of additional functions such as saving minimum and maximum values, operating hours counter and password protection. In addition, the device offers integrated memory to save all measured data. There is
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Plotting a route to a renewable future
Saudi Arabia has plans to install almost 10GW of wind generation capacity
Concentrated solar power is the most popular, but various other forms of renewable energy technology are being pursued across the Arab region. NCOURAGED BY institutions like the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Masdar in Abu Dhabi, the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) in Cairo, Desertec in North Africa and the various national solar industry associations such as the Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA), renewables activities are growing fast right across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With demand for power developing at up to eight per cent annually, these developments are required to ensure more fossil fuel – gas especially – is available for other purposes. With the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi underway, the local industry is clearly on a roll, falling in line with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) prediction (World Energy Outlook 2014) that the share of renewable energy in global power production will rise from 21 per cent in 2012 to 33 per cent by 2040. Already some of the world’s largest and most innovative renewable energy projects have been realised in the Middle East. The 100MW Shams I solar plant in Abu Dhabi is the world’s largest
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mirror-based concentrated solar power (CSP) facility. Saudi Arabia is planning to install more than 50GW of various types of renewable generating capacity by 2032 and most other GCC member states are playing a full part in the movement. Although current installed capacity is minimal, Saudi Arabia is clearly going to be the major player. That massive total consists of 41GW of solar, roughly two-thirds of CSP type. Nearly 10GW of wind generation is planned and the balance will be in the form of waste-to-energy (incinerator) schemes, and some geothermal projects, all on top of Saudi Arabia’s substantial nuclear plans. An extensive renewables-based desalination programme is also planned. The intention is to free up far more crude oil for export and to use the nation’s rapidly-rising gas resources for more profitable operations, such as petrochemicals production in order to create a brand-new source of industrial employment. With generation to be devolved to help achieve all this, a new government institute, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE), was created in 2010 to manage the
Abu Dhabi's Masdar is at the forefront of renewable research and implementation whole process, including the envisaged powerpurchase agreements. The UAE’s plans are necessarily on a more limited scale commensurate with overall power demand and the size of the population, but they are still impressive by any international standards. Abu Dhabi is the leading emirate in the field, with plans laid to realise 1.6GW by 2020, mostly at the fast-growing out-of-town Shams Power Company site. This is now a magnet – as is Masdar City itself – for the world’s concentrating solar power and other renewables professionals. Along the coast, Dubai plans to produce up to 20 per cent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030, mostly at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) dedicated Mohammed Al Maktoum Solar Park. Its Seih Al Dahal location is emerging as another global R&D site. The emirate has already developed into a world leader in the retrofitting of rooftop systems for domestic applications, for example, and the economising scheme is being actively encouraged by tweaking the domestic tariff system. Not to be outdone, neighbouring Abu Dhabi is also pursuing waste-to-energy development plans, as well as a small wind farm at Sir Bani Yas island.
Similar schemes are being realised in Kuwait (15 per cent of demand by 2030) at Shagaya Renewable Energy Park and in Qatar where the plan is to base 20 per cent of demand on renewable sources by 2024. Along with associated transmission and distribution developments, nearly 2GW is already under construction to feed power shortly into Doha, Ras Laffan and other industrial cities. T&D is a key part of all these plans. Fortunately, the need for co-ordinating all these activities on a region-wide scale has been anticipated by the League of Arab States. In association with IRENA, the Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency has recently published its detailed Pan-Arab Renewable Energy Strategy 2030. Described as a ‘Roadmap of actions for implementation’, the strategy was launched at the Third Arab Economic and Social Development Summit in 2013 and “represents an important milestone for the development of renewable energy technologies in the region”. “Based on approved national targets, the strategy includes cumulative targets to increase renewable energy that translate into about 75GW of installed power generation capacity in Arab countries [including those in North Africa] by 2030,” notes the report.
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How the air conditioning market is heating up
The ongoing increase in infrastructure is one reason for the rising demand for HVAC
With an ever-growing population and infrastructure development adding to the demand for HVAC systems, how are Middle Eastern countries planning to answer this need while reducing the strain on the region’s power resources? T IS generally understood that both the soaring population and huge infrastructure boom in the GCC countries are the key motivators behind the rising demand that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market is currently experiencing in the region. In fact, research carried out by market intelligence firm Infiniti in 2013 revealed that the GCC’s HVAC market was set for growth at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4 per cent until 2016. The Middle East boasts one of the fastestgrowing populations in the world. A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicted that the GCC’s population would rise by 30 per cent and reach 3.5mn by 2020. A lot of this is due to the waves of expatriates flooding into the region to take advantage of work opportunities, of which many are found within the construction sector. It’s true that while much of the world is still recovering from the impact of the global financial crisis, the Middle East construction sector has built itself back up and now the growth rate of infrastructure development in the Middle East and North Africa region is set to far out reach that of the global industry rate, in spite of the falling global oil price. Much of the infrastructure development can be found in the GCC, where construction projects that are currently underway are estimated to value US$1.5mn, and is being spurred on by upcoming large international events, such as Dubai’s Expo2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. While the construction markets for Saudi Arabia and Oman are worth an average of US$495bn and US$72bn respectively, many eyes are pointed to their neighbour Qatar. With a construction market value of approximately US$203bn, Qatar is investing heavily in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The requirement for nine stadiums, 70,000 hotel rooms, US$20bn road improvements, US$35bn on rail schemes and the US$4bn QatarBahrain causeway, has led the local market to prepare for immense growth in the coming years. The prospect of hosting an international sporting event in the middle of a Qatari summer has ignited several concerns globally. In light of
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this, the state and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, (previously known as Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee) have channelled significant energy into ensuring and developing efficient, state-of-the-art air conditioning systems. Plans released for Qatar’s Al Wakrah stadium revealed that it would have a specially-designed spectator stand and cooled pitch which are intended to maintain a comfortable temperature of less than 30°C inside the stadium, and a further special temperature-controlled spectator area outside. Qatar is alleged to be funnelling an estimated US$140bn into infrastructure projects in the decade leading up to the games, which leaves potential HVAC investors wondering how much of
this will be fed into the climate control systems. While the growing population and infrastructure developments are a positive for the economy, the increasing demand for power to fuel this growth is and will continue to put a great deal of strain on the region’s resources. The EIU report also estimated that by 2020 the total electricity consumption in the GCC will have reached 662,859 GWh, representing growth of more than 40 per cent from 2010. Suitable for the GCC region In the GCC, where the temperatures can happily exceed 50°C during the summer months, it comes as no surprise that air conditioning systems are responsible for a massive amount of the
region’s energy consumption. Figures show that in both Qatar and Saudi Arabia air conditioning accounts for averagely 70 per cent of the total electricity consumption. In view of this, many states in and around the Gulf are looking to adopt air conditioning systems that both provide efficient, up-to-date cooling technology but avoid zapping the available electricity resources. In fact, the report on the GCC HVAC industry by Infiniti noted that the market had seen an increase in the use of energy efficient HVAC systems. District cooling is one such energy-efficient technology. Using considerably less electricity than conventional means and the option to use sea water as the cooling source in certain
weather conditions, it saves about 25 per cent on electrical costs, according to a recent study by consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. District cooling also consumes less than half of the electricity needed to run split air conditioners. Despite the energy savings, many parts of the GCC are still opting for more traditional methods, as split air conditioning accounts for the highest demand for air conditioning in Saudi Arabia. While it has lower operating costs and benefits in the long run, the high costs of initially establishing district cooling could be preventing businesses from fully investing in it. Qatar, however, is an example of somewhere that has fully embraced the energy-efficient cooling system. Not only has district cooling provider
Qatar Cool opened what it has called the world’s largest district cooling plant, located in the PearlQatar development, but there are also plans to add a third plant to Doha’s West Bay, which already has two plants providing cooling service to almost 50 per cent of the bay’s towers. Qatar Cool business development manager Wael Ayoub has claimed that district cooling is 30 per cent cheaper than conventional cooling systems and that the company has saved about 64MW through its 90,700 tonnes of contracted district cooling projects in West Bay and the Pearl-Qatar. The UAE has also adopted the technology in part, with cooling services provider Palm Utilities supplying projects on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai with district cooling. As the demand on the HVAC industry, particularly air conditioning solutions, continues its upwards climb in the Middle East and the GCC countries, it becomes increasingly clear that the region needs to utilise more energyefficient systems. Although some countries have already recognised and invested in the solutions, such as district cooling, for the GCC overall it has become not a question of ‘if’, but more a question of ‘when’ energy-saving technology moves away from the sidelines and starts to dominate the HVAC market. At WFES During this year's edition of the World Future Energy Summit, a number of companies engaged in the HVAC arena will be in town including the likes of global energy management specialist Schneider Electric (Stand no: 5511). HVAC can represent more than 40 per cent of energy consumption in a building, meaning that improved control and management could lead to a significant reduction in energy consumption in order to sustain it at the optimal level. With its searing heat and arid climate, HVAC is clearly an essential component of the building services sector throughout the Middle East, and with a significant role to play in the move towards energy-effective economies, the industry is fast moving towards the forefront of sustainable innovation and design.
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MASEN receives US$400mn loan for 350MW solar power station THE MOROCCAN Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) has received a US$400mn loan from the World Bank to build a 350MW of solar CSP in Ouarzazate, Morocco. The concentrated solar power (CSP) station will generate solar power by utilising mirrors or lenses to gather a large area of sunlight onto a smaller area. According to MASEN, the second and third phases of the Noor solar CSP project will involve 150-200MW of parabolic through CSP and a 100-150MW solar power tower CSP plant. “These follow on an adjacent 160MW parabolic trough CSP initial phase, which began construction in May 2013. When complete, the three phases will comprise the largest single-
site grouping of CSP projects in the world,” the organisation said. A parabolic trough is a type of solar thermal collector that is straight in one dimension and curved as a parabola in the other two, lined with a polished metal mirror. The total cost of the next two phases totals US$2.68bn, of which MASEN will provide US$357mn. At least US$1.8bn will be provided by various development banks and funds. The German Development Bank (KfW) will play a leading role in the project by supplying US$884mn, while the European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide another US$473mn, according to MASEN. Stand no: PV17
IHI and Toshiba to conduct research demo of ocean turbine system The underwater floating ocean current turbine system
Morocco plans to get 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 (Image source: MASEN)
Technology for a cleaner tomorrow DNV GL, a leading advisor to the global oil and gas industry, is present this week at WFES, highlighting its services and expertise in the energy value chain for renewables and energy efficiency. DNV GL works for policy makers and large energy consumers, helping them to set and achieve their energy management and sustainability objectives. It also provide value to clients through strategic planning, market and technology research, implementation support and performance measurement. Among the Norwegian business’s major initiatives to promote renewable energy is wind turbine technology. Recently, Spanish company Gamesa chose DNV GL to certify its wind turbine life extension programme for the G47 turbine. According to officials from Gamesa, the turbine's lifetime has been extended by up to 30 years. The life extension aims to maximise profitability of ageing wind farms by reducing lifecycle-based costs of energy of
existing turbines and keep them operational for a longer period of time. Sergio Velez, director of the life extension programme at Gamesa stated that a life extension programme that does not hamper the environment or grid integration could hugely benefit the renewable energy industry. DNV GL has also initiated the HYREADY movement, which aims to encourage the natural gas industry to embrace hydrogen, by developing practical processes and procedures to introduce hydrogen to power grids. The company has called upon natural gas value chain stakeholders and technology providers to sign up to the movement, as transmission and distribution system operators in the natural gas sector continue to report an increase in pressure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and call for increased access to natural gas infrastructure for renewable gases. Stand no: 7511
Supporting the worldwide clean energy boom
JAPAN’S IHI Corporation and Toshiba Corporation have developed a unique underwater floating ocean current turbine system to generate electricity, and will conduct demonstration research of the system in a real ocean environment, in a project expected to continue until 2017. The research work, to be carried out in partnership with Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), is anticipated to demonstrate the viability of ocean energy power generation and to create a framework for the industry. It builds on R&D financed by NEDO and carried out by IHI and Toshiba in partnership with the University of Tokyo and Mitsui Global Strategic Studies Institute. The underwater floating ocean current turbine system is a power generation device with two counter-rotating turbines. It is anchored to the sea floor and floats like a kite, carried and driven by the ocean current. IHI will manufacture
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the turbine and floating body, while Toshiba will supply the electric devices, such as the generator and transformer. Power generation driven by ocean energy from currents, temperature differences, tidal movements, waves, etc. is undergoing extensive study in Europe and the USA, and there are expectations of market growth. NEDO has promoted R&D projects in ocean energy power generation technologies since 2011, with the goal of developing world-leading technology and contributing to lower carbon dioxide emissions in Japan. If Japan, an island nation, succeeds in converting the massive power of the ocean current, it would have access to a large-scale, sustainable and stable power source, contributing to improved energy security. Stand no: 8180 (Japan Pavilion)
THE UAE-based conglomerate Dodsal Engineering and Construction Pte. Ltd. has had a significant role to play in the field of energy and power generation. The company is one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the world and has implemented projects in more than 22 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, India and Southeast Asia. With origins in India, Dodsal has since shifted its based to the UAE. Some of the major gas-based projects that have been handled by the company include the 1,500MW Shuweihat Power Plant, the 750MW Taweelah A2 Power Project and the 880 MW Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant Station-K Phase II, which are all located in the UAE. Dodsal has lent its expertise in engineering and contracting to projects such as the Gas Turbine Power Station (Simple Cycle) in Iraq and the Oil Fired Thermal Power Station in Syria. In addition, the company has helped establish and run projects in India, the USA and Southeast Asia. In November 2014, Dodsal Group won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth US$122.5mn to build a carbon dioxide compression facility and a 50 km pipeline. The contract was awarded by a JV comprising of Abu Dhabi's Masdar and ADNOC, which is focused on developing com-
mercial projects for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). The project is expected to deliver 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year after its completion in 2016. Speaking about the project, Masdar CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said, “The implementation of this technology is a demonstration of Masdar and ADNOC’s commitment to decarbonising the UAE’s growing economy. We are proud to be pioneering the use of CCUS technology in the region, a critical strategy to reduce global carbon emissions. “We hope this project will serve as a proof of concept and encourage other hydrocarbonrich nations to adopt similar technologies to reduce their carbon emissions.” The facility, located in Abu Dhabi, will involve capturing carbon dioxide onsite at an Emirates Steel facility. The gas will be compressed and transported along a 50 km pipeline to oilfields operated by ADNOC. Following this, ADNOC plans to inject carbon dioxide into its oilfields for enhanced oil recovery, while storing the injected carbon dioxide underground. In addition to developing enhanced energy recovery measures, Dodsal is also heavily invested in a facility that is producing components for nuclear power plants. Stand no: 5110
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3M ABB Abengoa Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council Advanced Electronics Company Air Liquide Middle East & North Africa Al Masaood Automobiles Alsa Solar Systems Limited LLC ALSTOM Alumil Middle East Arab Organization for Industrialization ATKINS Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Bee'ah BP Exploration Operating Company Limited Bridgestone Industrial Ltd. BYD Company Limited Canadian Solar Inc. CESI China Sunergy (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Chint Power Cosmo Oil Co., LTD. Creative Sensor Inc. DNV GL Department of Municipal Affairs Dodsal Engineering and Construction Pte. Ltd Dolphin Energy Limited Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Elecnor, S.A Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (E.S.M.A) Emirates Insolaire LLC Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) EmiratesLNG Energy Power Systems Enviromena Power Systems Environment and Protected Areas AuthorityGov.of Sharjah(EPAA) Environmental Centre for Arab Towns Environment Friends Society Energy Tech and Disctech Envitech Middle East FZE ESF - International Community School Extreme Power Systems Limited Expo 2020 Exxon Al Khalij Inc. First Gulf Bank First Solar Int. Middle East FZ LLC
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Fortytwo Environmental Consultancy Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions GmbH General Holding Company - SENAAT GeoModel SOLAR Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Green Invest 3000 GmbH Government of Fujairah GPIII SRL Gulf Power and Marine GUJARAT BOROSIL LIMITED General Electric Heindl Energy GmbH Heriot-Watt University - Dubai Campus Hulk Energy Technology Co., LTD Ibiden Co., Ltd juwi Renewable Energies KACO new energy KACST Khalifa University of Science Kipp & Zonen Mavi Yesil Sakarya Yenilenebilir Enerji Sistemleri Ltd Sti Megacell Srl Megajoule MEPI & Raytheon Ministry of Energy Mounting Systems GmbH National Center of Meteorology & Seismology NEST A/S Occidental Oil and Gas International LLC Plastica Alfa Srl Premier Composite Technologies REC Solar Solutions DMCC Saudi Electricity Company Schneider Electric Search Light Japan Co. Ltd Shell Abu Dhabi Singulus SkyPower Global SkyShade Daylights Pvt Ltd SMA Solar Technology AG SolarWorld AG Solarpraxis Mena Statoil ASA Sun Dome Tubular Lights SunPower Systems Sarl Sun Pathfinder General Trading Sun Tab Solar Energy LLC Systems Sunlight SA Terrigena (ex Centrosolar) The Emirates Center for Studies and Research (ECSSR) Thermtech AS TOTAL Trina Solar Limited Tuv UL - Underwriters Lab Wisdom Business School FZE Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd XALT Energy Z-One Holding
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Belgium Pavilion ETAP Flanders Investment & Trade Harsonic Perpetum Energy Vlaams Kenniscentrum Water Canada Pavilion Electrovaya EKO Environmental Government of Ontario (MCIIT) Morgan Solar Inc.
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China Pavilion Asia Resource Expo LTD. 8 Beijing Epsolar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 CCE Oasis New Energy Company 8 Changzhou Almaden Co., LTD. 8 Changzhou Jinuo New Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Chinaland Solar Energy Co., Ltd. 8 CSG PVTech Co., Ltd. 8 Econess Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Guangdong East Power Co., Ltd. 8 JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. 8 Jiangsu International Economic Consultants, Inc. 8 Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Juli New Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Jusheng Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Nanjing Solark PV Technolofy Co., Ltd. 8 Qingdao Jiaoyang Lamping Co., Ltd. 8 Risen Energy Co.,Ltd 8 Shenzhen Jingfuyuan Tech Co., Ltd. 8 Shenzhen Jinsdon Lighting Technology Co., LTD 8 Shenzhen Ritar Power Co., Ltd. 8 Shenzhen SRESKY Co., Ltd. 8 WesTech Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 Wuxi A&M Solar Technology Co.,Ltd. 8 Xiamen Grace Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 Xiamen Kehua Hengsheng Co., Ltd. 8 Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd. 8 Zhongli Talesun Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Denmark Pavilion Babcock & Wilcox Vølund Danfoss FZCO Ramboll State of Green
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China Pavilion 8425 - China Pavilion 8122 - China Pavilion 8311 - China Pavilion 8312 - China Pavilion 8320 - China Pavilion 8531- China Pavilion 8212 - China Pavilion 8000 - China Pavilion 8222 - China Pavilion
China Pavilion 8220 - China Pavilion 8421 - China Pavilion 8313 - China Pavilion 8211 - China Pavilion 8420 8242 - China Pavilion China Pavilion
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8140 - Denmark Pavilion 8140 - Denmark Pavilion 8140 - Denmark Pavilion 8140 - Denmark Pavilion
France Pavilion Advanced Solar Storage (As3- W2e) Alsolen Apollon Solar Aria Technologies Atoll Energy Bioalgostral Cairpol Club ADEME International Corex Solar Coldinnov EDF EDF Energies Nouvelles Enekio Enviroconsult Environnement S.A. Exosun GDF SUEZ Infi Group Iseo-Environnement SA Kis Sas Nexa Nexcis Optimum Tracker Sarl Dak Industries Senergies Sodimate Solar Euromed Solar Trade Syndicat Des Energies Renouvelables/ France Solar Industry UBIFRANCE Veolia Water Middle East Vergnet Vincent Industrie Germany Pavilion aerodyn Energiesysteme GmbH AKW A+V Protec Industry GmbH Antaris Solar GmbH & Co KG ARMATEC FTS GmbH & Co. KG BAE Batterien GmbH Baer Measurements LLC Caparol Paints L.L.C. CleanTech Business Park c/o Bezirksamt Marzahn-Hellersdorf Conergy Asia & ME PTE. Ltd. Correct Power Institute GmbH DHYBRID Power Systems GmbH DOYMA GmbH & Co. DUNMORE Europe GmbH empuron AG erfis GmbH German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE
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Japan Pavilion Chiyoda Corporation Dentsu Inc.
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Hiraoka & Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi Zosen Corporation INPEX Group JODCO Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) Looop Inc Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Mitsui & Co., Middle East Ltd. Abu Dhabi NGK Insulators, Ltd. Obayashi Corporation Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Toshiba Corporation Toshiba MitsubishiElectric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) Yagai Workshop Limited Partnership
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USA Pavilion Lockheed Martin Northern Power Systems Outback Power
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Project & Finance Village Advanced Water Technology 10 Air Liquide 10 Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) 10 Enerwhere 10 European Jordanian Renewable Energy Projects (EJRE) 10 Forest National Corporation (FNC)/ Nile Petroleum co. 10 GVE Projects LTD. 10 KAUST 10 Moroccan Agency For Solar Energy (MASEN) 10 PassivSystems Limited 10 Plastica Alfa Srl 10 Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd 10 RAK - Research & Innovation Center 10 RG Thermal Energy Solutions 10 SmeFunds 10 Solar Tower Technologies 10 Sun & Life/ Flabeg/Lassithi 10
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India Pavilion Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG 8 WindStream Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 8 Italy Pavilion BECAR (Beghelli Group) Building Energy SPA Consorzio Stream CSP-F DEURA FAAM-FIB Srl FRIEM SpA & YMC Controls Ingeteam
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INTECH FA CO., LTD. Jeonnam Technopark Junsung E&R, Inc. Kepco ENC Kepco NF Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Power Engineering Co., Ltd. Samsung C&T Corporation WOOJIN Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.
9311 - Japan Pavilion 8180 - Japan Pavilion
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9120 - Korea Pavilion 9224 - Korea Pavilion 9120 - Korea Pavilion
Nigeria Pavilion Federal Ministry of Power, Nigeria Pakistan Pavilion ZED Solar Limited
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Taiwan Pavilion Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (ITRI) 9
UAE Pavilion Alfanar Meyer Burger Multi-Contact AG LTi REEnergy SASIA / DAR Solar SASIA, Solar GCC and SolarUnited SolarUnited Shoals Technologies
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Switzerland Pavilion Airlight Energy Holding SA 7 CLA-VAL Europe SARL 7 Cleantech Switzerland 7 Diesoil Engineering AG 7 Energy8 7 Endress + Hauser Instruments International AG 7 Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. 7 HYDROS 7 KA-TE AG 7 Lake Geneva Region 7 Ludwig Elkuch AG 7 Solstis SA 7 Symbioswiss 7 T-Link Management AG Ltd. 7 TRASFOR SA 7 TVP Solar 7 W2E-C Ltd. Waste to Energy - Consulting Ltd. 7
Thailand Pavilion Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE)
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Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion
Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion Switzerland Pavilion
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Media Partners Abu Dhabi Environment ACN Newswire AEC Online Al Iktissad Wal-Amal Group Asia Green Buildings Bloomberg Businessweek ME BP International Limited Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) Construction World CPI- Bgreen
CPI- Big Project ME CPI- Infrastructure ME Emirates Green Building Council Energy Blitz Energy Enterprising Magazine Energy Trend Eurabia Media Corporation Euroasia Industry Eversheds LLP Exhibitors TV Network Eye of Riyadh Frost & Sullivan Independent Power Producers Forum(IPPF)
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) IRENA ITP - Arabian Business ITP - Constructionweek ITP - Oil & Gas ME ITP - Utilities ME ITP- CEO Middle East ITP-MEP
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Media Partner Media Partner Online Partner Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Stand No. 9430 Official Carbon Offset Partner Industry Supporter Stand No. 9332 Media Partner Sustainability Magazine Partner Stand No. 9422 Media Partner Media Partner Industry Supporter Stand No. 9432 Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Stand No. 9433 Media Partner Market Intelligence Partner
Middle East Business News BVI Limited (CNBC Arabia)
Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) National Geographic Al Arabiya - ADM Neopromo - Capital Business Oil & Gas Directory Middle East Oil Review Middle East Oryx Saudi Arabia News Oxford Business Group
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Strategic Media Partner - Stand No. CC401
Industry Supporter Stand No. 9335 Official Media Partner Media Partner Stand No. 9435 Media Partner Stand No. 9431 Media Partner Media Partner Media Partner Stand No. 9333
PHOTON International – The Solar Power Magazine Media Partner PV Magazine Media Partner Stand No. 8562 Revolve Media Online Partner Saudi Arabia Solar Industries Association (SASIA) Industry Supporter Shawati Magazine Media Partner Siraj Daily News Media Partner Sky News Arabia Official Television News Partner Stand No. A700 SNEC PV Power Expo Event Partner Solar International Media Partner Sun and Wind Energy Media Partner The Business Year Media Partner The European Media Partner The National - ADM Official Media Partner - Stand No.CC501 The Oil & Gas Year Media Partner Windaba / SAWEA Event Partner Stand No. 9434 World Construction Today Media Partner World Energy TV Media Partner Stand No. 8341 World Of Bioenergy Media Partner World Of Cogeneration Media Partner World Of Energy Storage Media Partner World Of Geothermal Media Partner World Of Hydropower Media Partner World Of Inverters Media Partner World Of Marine Energy Media Partner World Of Photovoltaics Media Partner World Of Renewables Media Partner World of Solar Thermal Media Partner World Of Waste Management Media Partner World Of Wind Energy Media Partner Worldoils Media Partner
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Tuesday 20th January 2015
WFES CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Powering the Future of Energy Innovation and Investment
Tuesday January 20, 2015 – ADNEC, Conference A TIME
ACTIVITY
08:30 – 09:20
Registration / Speaker Briefing Session
09:20 – 09:30
Opening by the Conference Chair Jeremy Bowen, Middle East Editor, BBC
09:30 – 09:45
Keynote Opening & Welcome Address Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer Masdar, UAE
09:45 – 10:45
Ministerial Panel on Africa’s Energy Opportunities Sub-Saharan Africa: Turning Infrastructure Challenges into Economic Opportunities Home to six of the world’s ten fastest growing economies over the past decade, Sub-Saharan Africa is enjoying unprecedented and sustained growth. Yet, it also faces urgent infrastructure challenges that threaten its long-term economic and social development. Public infrastructure development is lagging behind economic growth, while the region’s vulnerability to the water stress, droughts, flooding, and shifts in rainfall resulting from climate change puts additional pressure on already stressed water and energy resources.
the region’s sustained growth -- have mobilised incentive structures to improve their regulatory frameworks and give confidence to private investors. This session convenes African Energy, Water and Environment Ministers to shed light on the political leadership and policy direction they employ to fulfil their sustainable growth aspirations. How is the region turning its infrastructure needs and deficits into an advantage?
Africa’s long-term growth prospects in wind, solar and geothermal projects, however, are drawing serious attention from international investors. And regional governments -- recognising that external energy investment will play a major role in
10:45 – 11:20
Networking Coffee Break
11:20 - 11:50
South Africa’s Success Story Designing policies to catalyse and sustain private sector participation in renewable energy investment Through strong political support and favourable market conditions, South Africa has become one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy markets. The on-going success of the government’s flagship Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP), dubbed
11:50 – 12:30
as the most successful public-private partnership in Africa in the last 20 years, has provided a bankable legal framework and a benchmark for project financing. As an economic powerhouse and one of the top ten nations for renewable energy IPP investments, how will South Africa maintain this
Panel Chair: Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), France Panellists: • Hon. Atupele Austin Muluzi, Minister of Natural Re sources, Energy and Mining, Malawi • Hon. Maimouna Ndoye Seck, Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy Development, Senegal • Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, Minister, Ministry of State for Power, Nigeria • Hon. Simon D'Ujanga, Minister, Minister of State for Energy, Uganda • H.E. Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister, Ministry of State, UAE
momentum? What lessons can other emerging markets learn from the South African example? What risks and challenges must South Africa tackle to catalyse green growth?
North Africa’s Future Energy Mix This session looks at North Africa’s current renewable energy efforts, including progress and prospects, with a focus on Morocco and Egypt, which are expected to see the greatest growth in RE capacity Spotlight on Morocco: From an Energy Importer to an Energy Exporter Ninety-six percent of Morocco’s energy is imported, costing over US$3 billion a year; however, building on its wind and solar resources, the Kingdom has embarked on a US$9bn plan to achieve its 42% renewable energy target by 2020. A pioneer in the MENA region for its significant progress in establishing regulatory and institutional frameworks to promote renewable energy, Morocco is deregulating its energy sector, implementing energy subsidy reforms, and opening up its power sector to international investment. Morocco’s Minister
12:30 – 13:00
Keynote Address: H.E. Mr. Abdelkader Amara, Minister, Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment, Morocco On stage interview: • Said Mouline, Director General, Agency for the Devel opment of Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (ADEREE), Morocco • Mustapha Bakkoury, President, Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), Morocco
Spotlight on Egypt: Stabilising Energy Balance and Improving Energy Sustainability Once an exporter of oil and gas, Egypt is now the largest energy-consuming country in North Africa and suffers from persistent fuel and electricity shortages. With energy production as one of its most pressing issues, developing alternative power resources and improving energy efficiency are top government priorities. Egypt’s Minister of Energy will open the session by sharing his views on restructuring Egypt’s power
13:00 – 14:30
of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment will provide an overview of how the Kingdom is pursuing greater energy selfsufficiency. A one-on-one interview with ADEREE/MASEN will follow, providing details of the Kingdom’s current and future wind and solar development programmes and projects, and FDI incentive programmes.
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sector and establishing a fully competitive electricity market. His address will be followed by a discussion with the NREA Chairman who will provide an update on current and future projects in Egypt, capacity and generation trends, the success of RE incentive schemes, and the growth and investment opportunities.
Keynote Address: H.E. Mohamed Hamed Shaker El Markaby, Minister, Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Egypt On stage interview: Mohamed Salah ElSobki, Executive Chairman, New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), Egypt
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14:30 – 15:15
STREAM A - Markets & Finance
STREAM B - Business & Industry
Securing Project Finance Accessing development capital through innovative business models, partnerships and new sources of finance
Shaping the Energy Future How are energy leaders rising to the challenges of delivering tomorrow’s energy sustainably?
Despite the impressive growth of the renewables market, financing renewable energy projects remains a significant challenge. This panel examines successful new investment strategies, financing mechanisms and ownership models that have successfully mobilised investment into RE markets. Industry experts will discuss the policies shaping and impacting renewable energy financing, and provide a “behind the scenes” look at successful capital raising structures and alternative approaches.
Fundamental to the functioning of modern society, energy companies stand on the front lines of climate change and energy insecurity challenges. This panel features the world’s leading energy organisations on how they’re responding to the growing need and demand for clean energy. How will they source and deliver energy in the future whilst managing the impact of resource scarcity and emissions regulation? How is the climate-change phenomenon impacting on the energy sector? What new capabilities must energy companies develop to take advantage of emerging opportunities? Panel Chair: Louise Kingham OBE FEI, Chief Executive, Energy Institute, United Kingdom
Panel Chair: Mark Thurber, Partner, Andrews Kurth, United States Panellists: • Alain Kerboriou , Vice President for Business Development , Vestas, Denmark • Nandita Parshad , Director, Power & Energy Utilities , European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, United Kingdom • Osama Al Othman, Head of Project Finance, First Solar, UAE • Paul Coffey , Chief Operating Officer, RWE Innogy, Unted Kingdom • Steve O'Rourke, Chief Strategy Officer, Sunedison Inc., United States • Dominik Thumfart, Managing Director, Head of EMEA Infrastructure & Energy, Capital Markets & Treasury Solutions, Deutsche Bank, United Kingdom • Emmanuel Limido, Chairman & CEO, Centuria Capital, France
15:15 – 16:00
Green Bonds on the Rise Unlocking the Potential of Capital Markets to Finance Clean Energy Development
The Energy Efficiency Opportunity Dismantling the Barriers and Achieving its Economic Potential
A promising but underutilised tool for clean energy investment, Green bonds is being discussed at the highest levels among the financial community around the world. The Climate Bonds Initiative predicts that total green bond issuance from all sectors is expected to reach US$40 billion in 2014. It’s a young market with strong potential, and the demand is accelerating fast. But despite the initial excitement and accelerating investment, many roadblocks exist and debate is growing on how to best develop the market.
Improving energy efficiency offers tremendous economic potential on a global scale. Energy efficiency investments are said to be much more cost efficient than other energy investments and offer the most financially favourable returns. It is a market that is gaining momentum: China has successfully embarked on one of the world’s most aggressive energy conservation campaigns; Japan replaced half of its nuclear capacity with energy efficiency measures; and Denmark has achieved steady economic growth without increasing its energy consumption. How can we scale up to worldwide mainstream implementation? What is the right balance of voluntary, regulatory and market approaches that will nurture a comprehensive energy efficiency ecosystem?
Panel Chair: Sean Stafford Kidney, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Bonds Initiative, United Kingdom Panellists: • Allan Baker, MD - Global Head of Power, Societe Generale, United Kingdom • Marilyn Ceci, Managing Director and Head of Green Bonds, JPMorgan Chase, United States • Abigail Herron, Head of Responsible Investment Engagement, Aviva Investors, United Kingdom • Karim Nassif, Associate Director, Standard & Poor’s, UAE • Stefano Terranova, EVP of Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory, GDF Suez, United Kingdom • Michael Eckart, Managing Director and Global Head of Environment Finance, Citigroup Inc., United States • Tushita Ranchan, Chief Executive Officer, Masdar PV, Germany
16:00 - 16:45
Other Markets to Watch The Next Growth Markets: Tapping New Renewable Energy Hotspots As renewable energy growth in developed markets takes a pause, focus is shifting to emerging economies where growth of renewable energy is driven less by government subsidies and more by strong economic growth and increasing energy consumption. Where are leading developers, investors and manufacturers seeking new growth opportunities? Which regions will enjoy the best growth in 2015 and beyond? Panel Chair: Michael Liebreich, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Founder, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, United Kingdom Panellists: • Kerry Adler, President & Chief Executive Officer, Skypower Global, Canada • Edgare Kerkwijk, Managing Director, Asia Green Capital Partners, Singapore • Sami Khoreibi, Chief Executive Officer, Enviromena Power Systems, UAE • Paddy Padmanathan, President & Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia • Nancy Pfund, Founder and Managing Partner, DBL Investors, United States • Anup Jacob, Director, Masdar Capital, UAE
16:45 – 17:00
Panellists: • Mohamed Ahmed Al Maflahi, Vice President - HSSE Division, ADNOC Distribution , UAE • Dr. Chris Laurens, Vice President – Future Energy Technology, Shell Global Solutions, The Netherlands • Vincent Schachter, Vice President Research & Development, Total New Energies, France • Raphael Schoentgen, Executive Committee Member, GDF SUEZ, France • Dr. Angela Strank, Group Chief Scientist, BP, United Kingdom • Dr. Mohammad Al-Sabban, Former Senior Advisor to the Minister, Saudi Ministry of Petroleum, Saudi Arabia
Panel Chair: David Sandalow, Former Undersecretary of Energy (Acting) and Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, US Department of Energy, United States Panellists: • Saif Al Qubaisi , Acting Director General , Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB), UAE • Eng. Mohammed Al Ta'ani, Executive Director , Arab Renewable Energy Commission, Jordan • Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Executive Director Regional, Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Egypt • Thorsten Herdan, Director General of the Energy Policy Department , Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany • Martin Hiller, Director General , Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), Austria • Stephane Le Gentil, Chief Executive Officer , Etihad ESCO, UAE • Masakazu Toyoda, Chairman & CEO, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Sustainability at the Heart of the Corporate Agenda How Large Corporates are Stepping up to the Challenges of a Resource-Constrained 21st Century Economy Corporate commitments are driving renewable energy investments. Walmart, J&J and General Motors are among the many companies that have generated corporate value by investing in their own energy-generating assets. IKEA sells flat-pack solar panel kits to retail customers, and tech giants like Google and Apple are investing billions in renewable energies. This panel presents the sustainability leaders of the world’s biggest corporations who will shed light on how their organisations are managing the challenges presented by the global shift to a resource-efficient economy. How is renewable energy powering the 21st-century business? What does it mean to be a sustainable company in the 21st century? Panel Chair: Gus Schellekens, Middle East Sustainability Leader, PwC, UAE Panellists: • Siri Espedal Kindem, Senior Vice President Renewable Energy, Statoil, United Kingdom • Richard Northcote, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Bayer MaterialScience, Germany • Dymphna van der Lans, Chief Executive Officer, Clinton Climate Initiative, United States • Dr. Claus Conzelmann, Vice President Safety, Health & Environmental Sustainability, Nestle Group, Switzerland
Guided Exhibition Tours
WORKSHOPS 14:30 – 17:00
ENEC Workshops
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Speaker Insight THE 2015 WFES CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERTS TO BRING FORTH SOLUTIONS FOR TACKLING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CHALLENGES
Speaker: Maria van der Hoeven
Speaker: Michael Liebreich
Speaker: Karim Nassif
Speaker: Saïd Mouline
Executive Director, International Energy Agency
Chairman of the Advisory Board and Founder, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Associate Director, Standard & Poor’s
Director General, Agency for the Development of Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency
TOPIC: Ministerial Panel on Africa’s Energy Opportunities
TOPIC: The Next Wave of Growth Markets: Tapping into opportunities in new renewable energy hot spots
TOPIC: Unlocking the potential of capital markets for financing clean energy development
TOPIC: Spotlight on Morocco: From an energy importer to an energy exporter
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 09:45 – 10:45
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 16:00 – 16:45
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 15:15 – 16:00
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 12:15 – 13:00
Maria van der Hoeven is taking the initiative to address the challenges of global energy governance in the face of changing worldwide requirements. One of her overarching priorities is implementing a new global engagement strategy to further build and formalise cooperation with the major emerging energy players of the 21st century. Another is expanding modern energy services to the 1.3bn people worldwide who currently lack them. In recognition of the IEA’s efforts to address the crisis of energy poverty, van der Hoeven has been invited to serve on the Advisory Board to the UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative. Previously, Van der Hoeven served as minister of economic affairs of the Netherlands from 2007 to 2010, during which time she demonstrated leadership on energy policy at the national, regional and global levels.
Michael Liebreich is Chairman of the Advisory Board and founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, provider of information on clean energy to investors, energy companies and governments. He leads a team of around 200 staff around the world comprising researchers, analysts, sales, journalists and marketing departments. Liebreich created New Energy Finance in 2004 as a specialist provider of information on clean energy and resources for the finance and energy industries. He sold it to Bloomberg in 2009. Liebreich currently serves on the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All and on the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council for the New Energy Architecture. He is also the Chairman of Finance for Resilience, which he founded in October 2013 to identify and scale up the best potential clean energy finance solutions.
Karim Nassif works in the Corporate & Infrastructure Finance team covering the Middle East, Africa and Europe. He is the primary author of the Key Credit Factors criteria document for oil and gas global project financings. He is also actively supporting S&P’s analytical outreach activities across the Middle East in the corporate and infrastructure sector and in the Islamic finance sector. His area of focus mainly cover oil and gas (LNG and LNG shipping), power, renewables and public private partnerships. Some of his primary responsibilities include RasGas 2/3, Ajman Sewerage, TAQA, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Nakilat Inc., Saudi Electricity Company and Transnet Soc Ltd. Prior to joining S&P’s, Karim worked at Societe Generale as a corporate credit analyst in the transportation and energy sectors and held a important positions at international banks over the eight-year period.
Saïd Mouline is an engineer specialist in the energy and environmental questions and graduate from the Institut National Polytechnique (Grenoble, France) and University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA). He is President of the Green Economy Commission at the General Confederation of the Moroccan Companies (CGEM) and President of the Moroccan Center for Clean Production. Mouline was advisor to the President of OCP, a leading phosphate company for a sustainable development policy. He has, in the past, worked within the Moroccan Ministry of Energy and Mines and counselled various national and international organisations like the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental protection, BMCE Bank, WLPGA, World Bank, IFC, GTZ, KfW and UNDP. Mouline is also currently the CEO of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency National Agency (ADEREE) in Morocco.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges can become opportunities ROUGHLY ONE-fifth of sub-Saharian Africa’s population has access to electricity, and when you consider the rural population, the access rate radically reduces to eight per cent. In urban areas, energy infrastructures and services are often insufficient, and there are frequent power outages and other inconveniences. Those chronic power problems have serious repercussions that affect the economies of roughly 30 countries. Despite the fact that sub-Saharan Africa is an oil-rich region (considering that Niger is among the 10 leading countries with the world’s biggest oil reserves), the majority of the population is still without access to electricity. Moreover, it pays the consequence of oil exploitation in terms of geo-political instability, wars over the control of oil wells, extreme poverty, pollution and environmental disasters such as the degradation of land and fresh-water resources.
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This predicament demonstrates the urgent need to find a solution to guarantee electricity access for thousands of people. For all those reasons and more, the adoption of renewable resource could be the best solution to provide to the power problems in this area. Sub-Saharan Africa has a wealth of renewable resources (just 0.3 per cent of sunlight that shines on the Sahara desert could supply all of Europe's energy needs, experts estimate). Furthermore, renewable resources – unlike fossil-fuels – are non-exhaustible and produce energy in a clean and non-polluting way. Day Two at WFES will focus on how sub-Saharan Africa, home to six of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies over the past decade, is enjoying unprecedented and sustained growth. Yet, it also facing urgent infrastructure challenges that threaten its
long-term economic and social development. Public infrastructure development is lagging behind economic growth, while the region’s vulnerability to the water stress, droughts, flooding, and shifts in rainfall resulting from climate change puts additional pressure on already stressed water and energy resources. Africa’s long-term growth prospects in wind, solar and geothermal projects, however, are drawing attention from international investors. And regional governments – recognising that external energy investment will play a major role in the region’s sustained growth – have mobilised incentive structures to improve their regulatory frameworks and give confidence to private investors. The session convenes African energy, water and environment ministers to shed light on the political leadership and policy direction they employ to fulfil their sustainable growth aspirations.
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Japanese innovation in energy lights up WFES Japan, which is known for its technologically-driven economy, has also been at the forefront of innovation within the renewables sector. At WFES, companies on the Japan Pavilion will look to present the latest clean energy technologies from the Land of the Rising Sun. Chiyoda Corporation Stand no: 9213 (Japan Pavilion) Since 1948, Chiyoda Corporation has been meeting its customers’ needs including their structural changes and environmental issues in a wide range of business fields under its corporate mission “Energy and Environment in Harmony”. The firm initially focused its engineering business on domestic projects, primarily in the fields of petroleum refining, gas processing and petrochemicals, before expanding into overseas projects in the 1960s. Chiyoda Corporation will develop engineering functions to meet the requirements of the social infrastructure needed by rapid urbanisation, including airports, railways, power generation, smart grids and a disaster-resistant environmental community. The function, which may involve capital investment, will offer all services required from master planning to successful completion and, thereafter, involvement in operation and maintenance. Chiyoda has EPC shares in hydrocarbon processing facilities and is futher expanding its activities in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Chiyoda focuses its activities on the fields of renewable energy including hydrogen (storage and transportation using chemical hydride) and concentrated solar power (CSP) generation.
Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide Stand no: 9200 (Japan Pavilion) JASE-World was set up in October 2008 to establish a framework to promote Japanese smart energy businesses across the world by working with business communities and the Japanese government. The company is involved in various activities that aim to improve international issues, including climate change and energy security. The world’s expanding energy consumption in recent years has meant that many countries are rolling out a number of measures regarding the enhancement of energy security and the efficient use of energy as important policy challenges. In this case, smart energy tech-
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nologies in Japan draw in attention from various countries around the world, and the importance of JASE-World’s activities is fast becoming widely acknowledged. Since the Alliance was established, it has been actively involved in smart energy research projects and analysis, as well as in the dissemination of smart information around the world.
Stand no: 8170 (Japan Pavilion) Looop Inc was launched in April 2011 when the firm installed solar systems in Japan’s Tohoku region. The region’s electric power network had been affected at the time due to the Great East Japan Earthquake and large tsunamis that followed. Since that time, Looop has expanded its solar business and the company recently rolled out a one-stop service including not only EPC and O&M, but also raw material procurement and product development of solar modules. Looop aims to develop the products over the next century, and its goal is to be at the forefront of the renewable energy and at the centre of the power market.
delivers innovative solutions to meet customer needs in various sectors. The firm can boast of a highly-skilled team that is equipped with proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totalled US$93.4bn. Hitachi is centring its efforts on its Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information and telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional materials and components, automotive systems, and healthcare. Hitachi Power Systems Company has expanded its business fields from power transmission/distribution systems to hydroelectric power plants and thermal/nuclear power generation systems, as well as wind and solar power. The company’s products aim to help contribute to a low-carbon society. The Narashino Division has solar power systems with a rated power output of 130kW in total with arrays of 168 and 480 solar panels for producing 30kW and 100kW, respectively.
Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi Zosen
Stand no: 9400 (Japan Pavilion) Hitachi, Ltd. was launched in 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company
Stand no: 9100 (Japan Pavilion) For more than 130 years, Hitachi Zosen has launched various manufacturing technologies
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in the shipbuilding industry. The firm is also seeking out various energy sources including energy-from-waste, wind farms, photovoltaic/solar thermal power generation and other technologies. Hitachi Zosen has now put process systems in place that play a key role in a wide range of industrial fields across the world including a desalination plant, energy-from-waste plant, a water treatment system, electro-chlorination plant, process equipment, bridges, shield tunneling machines, disaster prevention systems and a concentrated solar power plant. Hitachi Zosen is committed to providing high-quality technology to its customers. The company is currently in the process of rolling out its long-term “Hitz 2016 Vision” which aims to provide sales of ¥500 billion (US$425.3mn) and operate a margin of six per cent by 2016. Hitachi Zosen is also in the process of constructing seawater desalination plants to combat global water shortages and performing maintenance on aging social infrastructure at risk of collapse. It has also been developing GPS wave/tsunami metres and flap-gate type breakwaters that protect people from tsunamis in order to build a safer and more secure society.
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Fossil free by 2050: talks on Denmark’s green growth solutions to take place during WFES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC growth and security of energy and water supply are among the greatest global challenges today. Denmark is looking to lead the way by becoming a green and resource efficient economy entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050. Completely dependent on imported oil for decades, Denmark was severely affected by the oil crises of the 1970s. It decided to take a new path to meet growing energy needs and, at the same time, to address environmental concerns. Time has shown that economic and environmental policies can indeed go hand in
hand. Since 1980, Denmark has grown to become a global leader in the development of new sustainable technologies and solutions. Over the same period, the Danish economy has grown by almost 80 per cent without increasing gross energy consumption. Denmark is proud to be able to share its solutions and inspire nations, companies and citizens all over the world to invest in green growth. Denmark’s decision to become independent of fossil fuels by 2050 is backed by an ambitious policy framework as well as a multiplesolutions approach. This ambitious goal will
The talks, which will be held throughout the four days of WFES and cover a broad range of topics such as yesterday’s ‘Danish Energy Policy in an International Perspective’. Talks still to come include ‘Energy Savings for the Water Industry’ (Tuesday 20 January, 11.00-11.30); ‘High-Efficient HVAC Applications’ (Tuesday 20 January, 14:00- 14:30); ‘Waste-Fired Power and Heat Solutions’ (Wednesday 21 January, 11:00-11:30); and ‘Liveable Cities – Future for People’ (Wednesday 21 January, 14:00-14.30). Stand no: 8140 (Denmark Pavilion)
REC PV panel makes Middle East debut
'The new manufacturing line will be located in SanAndrés Tuxtla, Mexico (photo: Anwar Vazquez)
REC, A leading global provider of solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions, is displaying its REC TwinPeak Series solar PV panel for the first time in the Middle East at WFES. The product offers a cutting-edge and innovative solution on a polysilicon platform, which the company said could “strongly compete” with monocrystalline solar panels on efficiency and performance. Based on an innovative design that provides more solar power output per square metre, the new panel has been rated up to 275 Wp, which the company said would result in 17 per cent panel efficiency. The panel also fea-
SCHMID Group and ERDM Solar announce new cell and module manufacturing line SCHMID GROUP and ERDM Solar have announced a supply agreement for the world‘s first full GEMINUS bifacial turnkey cell and module manufacturing line with multi bus bar module technology. The two companies have concluded a contract for establishing a new cell and module manufacturing line in San Andrés Tuxtla, Mexico, expanding the existing module manufacturing capacity of 60MW to 170MW annual output of cells and modules. Alejandro Caballero Robles, CEO of ERDM Solar, said that the project, with its scheduled to start production in Q3 2015, is perfectly timed to meet Mexico’s growing need for new sources of energy. “Local electricity demand has exploded during the last few years and PV is the only fast and sustainable solution for a quick decentralised grid expansion. The highest possible energy harvest at lowest possible cost and space requirement is crucial for developing the country into a major player in affordable renewable energy supply. The SCHMID bifacial multi bus bar technology is the perfect solution due to the much higher energy harvest in comparison to standard modules.” Established in 2007, ERDM Solar claims to
be reached by increasing energy efficiency and resource optimisation; by expanding the share of renewable energy from sources such as wind and biomass; and by driving the development of an intelligent energy system capable of managing the fluctuations of renewable energy. Throughout WFES, Danish companies and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building will share their experiences and technologies from green solutions around the world at the ‘Sharing Solutions for Green Growth’ pavilion, Hall 8, stand no. 8140.
be the first module manufacturer in South America to deliver outstanding module quality to the market. The goal of the expansion is to jointly demonstrate the superb performance of bifacial modules as well as to meet the growing demand of ERDM Solar customers in South and North America. The new combined cell and module facility will also be the world’s first zero carbon footprint plant combining solar power and SCHMID’s vanadium redox flow battery technology. Christian Schmid, president and CEO at the SCHMID Group, a global supplier of integrated solutions for the entire PV chain, regards ERDM Solar’s trust in SCHMID as evidence of the company's right product strategy. “We received this order within three months after GEMINUS had been introduced at the PVSEC exhibition in Amsterdam. In recent years efficiency improvement in the PV industry has been steady, but in the order of 0.2 per cent annually. GEMINUS technology boosts efficiency by more than one per cent without adding additional costs, and hence will be for sure a game changer in the PV industry.” Stand no: 7242 (Germany Pavilion)
tures 120 half-cut multi-crystalline cells, four bus bars, passivated emitter rear cell (PERC) technology and a split junction box. The company is also exhibiting a scale model of a new test facility in Dubai during WFES this week. With close to 130 installed PV panels of various technologies, including multi-crystalline, mono-crystalline and thin film, the facility will be among the most modern and largest solar panel test facilities worldwide in terms of variety, noted REC. Stand no: 7521
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The new solar harvester produces around 20kW of thermal power from 10 hours of sunlight
Sunflower-inspired solar harvester brings clean energy Sunflower Solar Harvester produces around 20kW of thermal power from 10 hours of sunlight. WITZERLAND-BASED Airlight Energy has developed the Sunflower Solar Harvester, which is a transportable solar power station that tracks the sun like a sunflower and cools itself by pumping water through its veins just like a plant. Aimed at off-grid communities in remote regions, the all-in-one 10-metre-high system – whose components can be transported in a single container and reassembled anywhere – would be on sale by mid-2017, according to CNN. Gianluca Ambrosetti, head of research at Airlight Energy, said, “It’s an integrated system so it supplies both electricity and heat. You can use this heat to drive a cooling system too, if you need refrigeration.” Ambrosetti explained that off-grid regions such as North Africa, the Middle East, the USA, Chile and Australia have expressed an interest in the new technology. “Then there are those regions that have good solar radiation and high fossil fuel prices such as in Japan, which is not an obvious place for this sort of system but where we see a lot of potential,” Ambrosetti added.
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The design The solar panels are designed by hardware giant IBM. The flower-like array of reflectors concentrates the sun’s energy more than 2,000 times onto the six panels, which each hold 25 photovoltaic chips. The system produces around 20kW of thermal power from 10 hours of sunlight. The heat is carried away by the water at a
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rate that keeps the microchips at their optimum temperature, making the Sunflower Solar Harvester one of the most efficient solar energy producers around, added Airlight Energy. Developers say that it needs just a quarter of the panels to produce the same amount of power as conventional systems. “Everything about its design is aimed at bringing down costs. What would normally require large and expensive solar mirrors is
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achieved with metallised foil of the type found in food packaging like wiith potato chips,” noted Ambrosetti. The concave shape of the reflectors is kept in place by a light vacuum. Rather than overheating the solar cells, operators can simply release the vacuum to diffuse the reflected sunlight.
Remote appeal While the company is not claiming that the technology would completely replace fuel-powered generator sets – which can often produce 10 times the power of one solar sunflower – Ambrosetti said that it could be possible to run some remote facilities with an array of the parabolic mirrors. “You would, of course, not have just one Sunflower, but several so you can scale it up quite easily. Hospitals, for instance, are quite energy intensive – if you needed 1.2MW to run a hospital you would need 100 sunflowers,” Ambrosetti added. The system produces around 20kW of thermal power from 10 hours of sunlight – enough, say the developers, to power a low-temperature desalinator in coastal regions. Sea water vapor would pass through a polymer membrane and condense in a separate chamber, to produce as much as 2,500 litres of fresh water per day.
Vascular system Ambrosetti said that the cooling system drew its inspiration from nature where vascular sys-
tems operate to carry away excess heat. “We are still a long way from commercialisation, but what we can do is to tap into its potential. We plan to set up early adopter projects that would be running by 2016. We aim to have four or five dishes in various locations around the world to show the potential of the system so people can really start to touch it with their hands,” he stated. Ambrosetti said the system was likely to appeal commercially to green residential and commercial developments. “Its biggest potential is in making integrated systems where you can provide several things at once such as heating, cooling and electricity,” he added. The project was also recently nominated as the top ‘solar wonder’ of the world by Greenpeace. Jérôme Michaud-Larivière, founder of the France-based start-up NewWind, has created an artificial ‘wind tree’ to generate electricity from even the slightest flow of air. The eight-metre high tree consists of a steel trunk, which has seventy-two artificial leaves that work as micro-turbines. “The idea came to me in a square where I saw the leaves tremble when there was not a breath of air,” said Larivière. At the moment, each tree has a power output estimated at 3.1kW. The wind tree costs approximately US$35,500 per unit. Larivière noted that more electricity could be generated by these wind turbines standing at more than 50-metres high.
Tree-shaped wind turbines blend into the scenery
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EcoWASTE returns for another year to promote the interconnectivity between energy, water and waste for an environmentally-friendly future. The co-located exhibition will provide companies with a platform to showcase new eco-friendly solutions in the effective management of waste.
EcoWASTE showcases sustainable waste management solutions Averda Waste Management LLC Stand no: 10140 AVERDA IS the largest environmental solutions provider in the MENA region, offering integrated resources management. The company is renowned for providing innovative and sustainable solutions, with more than 35 years of experience in the effective management of waste for both private and public sector clients across pedestrian, residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Averda's various services include street cleaning, waste collection, treatment, recycling and disposal. The company also designs and implements full-scale solutions to recover valuable and recyclable resources such as paper, metals, and water. Averda was the first in the region to roll out the landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project, which aims to lower energy risk and cost. With more than 7,500 employees serving millions of people every day, Averda follows global standards for quality control throughout Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Morocco. The business offers a number of services including industrial cleaning, medical waste, pest control, recycling, street cleaning and maintenance, waste disposal vehicles and waste management. Averda has also developed a smartphone app that allows residents to be involved in the management of their recycling bins and the cleanliness of their area.
Dulsco LLC Stand no: CP01 DULSCO WASTE Management Services (WMS) is the first IMS (Integrated Management System ISO 9001:2008;14001:2004 & 18001:2007) certified Waste Management Company in the UAE. The company was established in 1996, with a goal of protecting the environment and untiringly working with communities and corporates to make the world a better, cleaner and greener place to live in. Dulsco is a UAE-based limited liability company with local business environment experience which spans more than 75 years. With a total of more than 10,000 employees, Dulsco
offers waste management services and human resource solutions to its customers in the UAE and Qatar. The company's services include hazardous, non-hazardous solid and liquid waste collection and disposal services, medical waste pick-up services, recycling services, waste handling equipment and fabrication, facility management services, tank cleaning services and other allied services. Dulsco’s loyalty to its customers is reflected in its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. Dulsco Waste Management Services’ goal is to protect the environment and improve the communities in which we work and live. The company’s activities include hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid waste collection and disposal, recycling services, medical waste collection services, facilities management support services, general trading, tank cleaning services, auto repair services and fabrication.
Energy8 Stand no: Switzerland Pavilion ENERGY8 IS a Swiss company with a focus on green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy production and distribution, water treatment, waste management and district heating/cooling. The company, which is based in Geneva, works on projects in Europe, Asia and Africa. The firm’s branch office Energy8 RSP (Renewable Services Provider) in Dubai, UAE, creates sustainable solutions for the MENA region. Energy8 focuses on energy planning, energy efficiency and support for sustainable energy management in buildings, optimisation of industrial processes, production and distribution of energy sources and uses, revaluation and optimisation of waste heat sources, biomass and waste management – waste to energy, solar energy, wind and hydraulic turbine energy. Energy8’s team includes LEED and IPMVP certified engineers, also members of RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors), RIBA (Royal Institute of Architects) and SIA (Swiss Society of engineers and architects). Energy8 offers needs analysis, feasibility studies and plant concepts; energy resource assessment: including solar, wind, biomass, solid waste, energy ef-
ficiency and sustainable energy management, municipal waste management planning, economic viability & profitability/financing studies; project management – EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts.
GreenGood Eco-tech FZCO Stand no: 10443 GREENGOOD OKLIN Composting Machines are designed and produced in South Korea, marketed worldwide by Oklin International in Hong Kong and are available to purchase in the MENA region from GreenGood Eco-tech FZCO. Oklin composters use highly-advanced technology to change organic wastes into top-grade compost in just 24 hours. The main component to this innovative technology is the use of patterned aerobic microbes to convert organic waste at an accelerated rate, rather than anaerobic microbes. These microbes are unable to survive and actually prefer high acidity/sodium contents, providing first-class, long-lasting performance without the need of additive and periodic replacement of the microbe. The machines also remove the dangers and drawbacks of pathogen issues involved with home composting and anaerobic fermentation systems by heating up the wastes to 70°C – a temperature that can stop pathogens in their tracks and eliminate potential health risks.
TADWEER Stand no: 11100 TADWEER, (THE Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi), was established in December 2008 as the lead entity responsible for monitoring and
coordinating waste management activities throughout the emirate. Its services include, waste planning, licensing and permitting, data collection and contract management, waste policy, regulation and guidance, setting standards competence and technology, communication and stakeholder engagement. This includes the development of new polices to support the vision, rolling out the Waste Management Strategy and all parts of service delivery aiming to establish a full-cycle integrated waste management system. This will happen through the diversion of waste from landfill resulting from initiatives offering waste minimisation, the increased segregation of recyclables from waste collections and the development of new waste treatment and disposal facilities throughout the emirate. Some of the company’s key goals include being the competent waste authority for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, to establish control of all management of waste to avoid or reduce pollution and health risks, increase waste awareness and remove barriers to waste minimisation, reuse and recycling by improving communication and stakeholder engagements, research and roll out a waste system designed, constructed and operated to provide first-class facilities to promote resource conservation, promote carbon footprint reduction and increase net positive social and environmental benefits, to reduce the final disposal of waste to landfill by using the waste hierarchy and innovative practices and technologies, to be the at the centre for coordinating all waste management within the emirate and to work alongside the government and partners to create sustainable procurement programmes throughout the emirate.
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THE GALLERY
HE Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt (left) with HE Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and CEO of Masdar
Left to right: HE Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai; and General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
A member of the Solar Energy Races team
The Masdar stand with wind turbine model
A local radio live broadcast
The SunPower solar panel cleaning robot
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School children visiting WFES
The opening ceremony
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