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WELCOME

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11th–13th February 2014 Q&A with Anita Mathews, Director of Informa Energy Group, Organisers of Middle East Electricity, and Solar Middle East

Middle East Electricity is in its 39th year; that’s quite an achievement, you must be proud? Thank you, yes we are. Middle East Electricity is the longest running power event in the region, but it is also the largest, attracting more than 18,000 unique visitors from 120 countries to the last edition. This equates to innumerable prospective customers, which is good news for the 1,000+ participating exhibitors. What would you say makes Middle East Electricity and Solar Middle East so popular? Power generation, lighting, renewable and nuclear energy are crucial to the infrastructural development of the region as populations grow and energy demand increases. Dubai is the cross-roads and gateway to the Middle East for both international and regional energy players looking to tap into a lucrative and booming energy sector. Dubai presents an international platform with genuine global and regional reach, providing the perfect location to host Solar Middle East and Middle East Electricity. What are the highlights of this year’s conference? The second edition of the Green Energy Conference will feature interesting presentations including the opening address by HE Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, about the company’s vision for a sustainable future. He will outline future initiatives in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2020. Are you looking forward to the MEE Awards? Absolutely. The Middle East Electricity Awards reflect the areas that are essential for the development and growth of the energy industry and highlight the positive work and contribution that companies and individuals have made in the region. This year’s awards received more than 250 nominations across nine different categories, such as the Young Engineer of the Year, Best Marketing Campaign, and the Best Product Launch at Middle East Electricity 2014. What are your plans going into MEE 2015? Working on Middle East Electricity is an ongoing process and so work on the 2015 edition will start during the 2014 show. We will review the 2014 edition of Middle East Electricity immediately after the show closes, and any new developments will then be announced in due course. ¡

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Contents 59

Welcome Q&A with Anita Mathews, Director of Informa Energy Group, organisers of Middle East Electricity and Solar Middle East

Contents Your guide to Middle East Electricity news, views, features, products and events

The event Introduction to Middle East Electricity 2014 and the two conferences: Green Energy and Solar Middle East

Industry news

37 Omar Al Wahaibi CEO, Electricity Holding Company Oman

New product launches

Learning zone A guide to the conferences and seminars running during MEE

Green Energy Conference Introduction and speakers

28 Green Energy Conference schedule: 11th February 29 Technical Seminar Programme: 11th February 30

Solar ME Conference: Introduction and speakers

32 Solar ME Conference schedule: 12th February 33 Technical Seminar Programme: 12th February 34

Workshops: 13th February

35 Technical Seminar Programme: 13th February Speakers corner MEE magazine chats with some of the speakers

38 Professor Gurkan Kumbaroglu, President, Turkish Association of Energy Economics 40

Tayeb M.M.H. Al Awadhi, Vice President, Power and Desalination, Dubal

Peter Styles, Director of Electricity for the European Federation of Energy Traders

Dr. Michael Kraemer, Legal Counsel at the Middle East Solar Industry Association

Timothy Kim, Senior Transaction Manager, US Export-Import Bank

Ash Sharma, Senior Director Solar Research, IHS

Matthew Merfert, First Solar, on Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ground-breaking Solar PV Park

Concentrating Solar Power UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shams 1 pioneering concentrating solar power station leads the region

Sahara Forest Project The multi-faceted Sahara Forest Project offers prospects for energy generation while re-greening the desert

59 Wind energy A review of the prospects for wind energy in the MENA region 62

Power for Desalination Economic growth brings increased demands for energy and water. A review of desalination programmes in the region

Joined up thinking Connecting the transmission grids of the Middle East, Europe and

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North Africa has massive potential to decarbonise energy generation across continents

Energy efficiency in the 21st century Energy efficient techniques in production, transmission, distribution and consumption can offer massive benefits to industry and consumers alike

Masdar Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy company wants to invest, incubate and establish commercially-viable clean energy industry in Abu Dhabi and further afield

Annual MEE Awards Nine categories of awards recognising the outstanding achievements with a focus on the power, lighting, new and renewable, nuclear and water sectors

80 Future Generation competition Exciting ideas from UAE engineering students designing innovative solutions for future generation 83

Country Pavilions A guide to the 22 national pavilions at the exhibition

Country Pavilions Interview with Germany’s consul in Dubai, Klaus Ranner

Supporters and Sponsors Organisations backing MEE

Floorplan A guide to the exhibition layout

MEE past Visitors views from last year’s MEE event

Correct at time of going to print. Informa are not responsible for any errors within the content of this magazine.

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Publisher Alexander Collis Managing Editor Deborah Harris Features Editor Penny Hitchin Art Editor Adam Kahan Designer Naila Ali Writer Graham Jarvis Operations Manager Alena Kravchenko Sales Simona Spiga Lewis Sherman Ionela Comindaru International Media Organisation 145-157 St John Street, London EC1V, 4PY UK Tel: +44 (0)208 123 1002 email: support@imobusiness.com www.imobusiness.com All material in Middle East Electricity 2014 Magazine is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means. The publishers accept no liability arising out of or in connection with the contents of this publication. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of MEE or Informa.

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EVENT INTRODUCTION

Energy consumption continues to grow n spite of the recent global recession, the world’s population, economic prospects and industrial activity continue to grow. BP’s Outlook 2030 report says the power sector will see a 2.1% per annum growth in energy demand by 2030. It accounts for 57% of the global primary energy growth, and electricity generation will continue to diversify its fuel mix with half of the growth coming from non-fossil fuels. The report predicts that 27% of it will come from renewables. A report on electricity demand in the MENA region by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) says that demand will increase by 7% per annum over the next 10 years. It expects that the Gulf Co-operation Council’s interconnection grid will play a significant role in creating this trend. This is because it will enable power surpluses to be traded across the region. So, in Middle East Electricity’s 39th year – which is held annually in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the economic outlook for the power sector offers much promise and the show is set to remain the world’s leading power event well into the future. It takes place between the 11th and 13th February 2014, and at a time when the industry’s technology is improving in leaps and bounds. That’s why 22 national government and country pavilions are supporting the event, and the show offers the opportunity for industry leaders and decision-makers from around the world to meet more than 1,200 exhibitors to discuss the latest power and energy technologies within its 50,000 square metres of exhibition space. Such is

the global importance of the industry that 54 countries will be represented, and there is plenty of scope for forging business deals. This year’s Middle East Electricity, which is organised by Informa Exhibitions, is expected to surpass 2013’s 18,166 unique visitors walking through the event’s halls. They will have a chance to talk with some of the biggest names in the global energy industry at the exhibition, which has been organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The event is co-located with the second edition of Solar Middle East.

overview of the MENA region. There is also the Technology Round Table and the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project showcase. Here delegates will learn about the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy. The strategy plans to create a more diverse mix of energy in the UAE by 2030.

Day One: Green Energy Conference – Creating A Sustainable Future

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The first day concentrates on Green Energy, enabling delegates to discuss cleaner power production and energy efficiency strategies in order to promote change and develop actions for a more sustainable future in the Middle East region. Headlining the day is Dubai Municipality’s vision, which aims to create an increasingly sustainable future. There is also a panel discussion, which involves industry leaders from across the MENA region. Adding value to the day is Dubai Aluminium’s project showcase. Day Two: Solar Middle East Conference Every industry faces its own challenges, and so the second day of the event focuses on how to overcome them and harness the power and potential of solar energy in the region. Expect to listen to analyses about the solar power industry – including an

Day Three: Solar and Green Building Workshops On the final day of the show visitors can participate in the Solar Middle East Workshop and the Dubai Green Building Workshop.

The MEE Awards are a special highlight at this exhibition, as organisations, teams and individual within nine categories – including the Power Project of the Year, Best Product Launch at the show and Young Engineer of the Year, will be celebrated for their unique and groundbreaking achievements, with a focus on the power, lighting, new & renewable, nuclear and water sectors. Meanwhile, our Future Generation Competition will showcase the innovative work of engineering students in the UAE region. With industry creating most of the energy consumption, the sustainable, power efficient and green topics of Middle East Electricity make it a show that will offer the opportunity to learn and share insights, make business deals and to celebrate the industry’s achievements. Informa are delighted to welcome you to this world-leading industry event in Dubai in February 2014. ¡

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Abu Dhabi Assembly showcases the sustainable energy future The fourth International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly took place in Abu Dhabi in January 2014. With over 1,000 delegates from 124 Members, 43 countries in accession, and more than 120 organisations, the Assembly brought world policy-makers and renewable energy leaders to the UAE capital to map out possible pathways for the next two decades of the renewable energy transition. Developments included: • IRENA revealed key findings of REmap 2030, a roadmap for doubling the share of renewables in the global energy mix. • IRENA launched an enlarged version of the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy to help policy makers and investors better understand the renewable energy resources at their disposal. • IRENA launched its Renewable Costing Alliance which lets companies and organisations in the sector confidentially share real-world data on deployment costs. • IRENA announced US $41 million of funding for innovative, transformative, and replicable renewable energy projects in developing countries through a joint facility with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

Russian deal for Jordan nuclear energy The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) is to sign a deal with the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Energy (Rosatom) in mid-February to develop its first nuclear plant. Jordan announced in October 2013 that it would construct twin 1000-megawatt reactors in the Qusayr Amra region, east of the capital Amman. State-owned Rosatom has been contracted

Kaco opens new Riyadh office German inverter manufacturer Kaco New Energy has opened an office in Riyadh. Kaco and its Saudi partner Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) unveiled the Saudi-manufactured Shams range of inverters in September 2013 and the 20 kW to 1.5 MW range will be distributed across the Middle East from the new Riyadh base.

Astonfield to install pilot PV project in Oman Omani Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with US solar company Astonfield to install a pilot 303kW solar PV project in Oman’s Al Mazyunah state. Local firm Multitech will be involved in the installation which should begin commercial operation in mid-2014. RAECO‘s PPA will run for 20 years..

to construct the reactors by 2021 under a build-own-operate basis. The Russian company will take on 49 percent of the plants’ $10 billion construction and operation costs, with the Jordanian government contributing 51 percent and retaining a majority share in the plants.

MTU Onsite Energy and Sawary Energy KSA agreement Sawary Energy is to distribute products bearing the Rolls-Royce Power Systems brand MTU Onsite Energy in Saudi Arabia. The agreement spotlights marketing rights for 60 Hertz diesel generators producing up to 3250 kVA. “Saudi Arabia has become one of the largest markets for distributed power generation in the Middle East and it holds significant potential for growth. Cooperation with Sawary Energy will allow us to offer our customers a significantly enhanced service,” said Dr Michael Haidinger, Chief Sales Officer at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. From its locations in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Region Sawary Energy will cover the increased demand for emergency, continuous and peak power in the Saudi Arabian marketplace by offering a range of diesel gensets for distributed power generation.

K.A.Care to tap into German knowhow Saudi Arabia’s renewable and nuclear energy agency K.A.CARE is to collaborate with Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE. The organisations signed a collaboration framework agreement at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi in January 2014. Research and development will be carried out in a wide range of areas, including PV and solar thermal technology, energy storage, grid integration and design, water desalination, solar and renewable energy efficient cooling as well as efficient building. Standardised performance and reliability testing and certification will also be a major focus.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

MENA solar market worth $50bn by 2020 The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) could see $50 billion of solar investment by 2020 according to a new report by the region’s solar energy trade body. The Middle East Solar Industry Association and Meed Insights, has produced the MENA Solar Energy report, which says 37 GW of renewable energy projects are set to be commissioned across the region in the next six years, with solar providing 12-15 GW of the mix. Saudi Arabia is aiming for 23.9 GW of renewables generation and plans to invest $109 billion into solar and nuclear power by 2032. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to spend $102 billion on alternative energy generation by 2020 and is already working on two new PV parks, as well as the world’s largest seawater desalination plant, in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The research cites a lack of supportive policy frameworks, ongoing fossil fuel subsidies and a lack of access to financing as handicaps to the MENA renewables sector.

Solar co-ordination by GCC countries In an effort to promote transnational cooperation, the Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association has launched the Solar GCC Alliance which will seek to foster cooperation between solar players in the six member states of the Gulf Co-operation Council – Saudi, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain. It plans to invite the solar industries of Jordan and Morocco to join.

Siemens inaugurates Masdar City HQ

German engineering giant Siemens opened its new Middle East headquarters in Masdar City in January 2014, hailing it as “important milestone in the company’s history”. The Siemens headquarters, designed by architects Sheppard Robson International, is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the region, reducing energy consumption by almost 50 percent compared to conventional buildings of the same size.

Based on the concept of a ‘box within a box,’ the structure has a highly insulated, airtight inner facade designed to reduce thermal conductivity, and a lightweight aluminium external shading system, which minimises solar gain while maximising daylight and views from the building. Siemens’ Integrated Building Technologies ensure that energy supply corresponds to demand, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Saudi Electricity awards $60m substation contract Swiss power and automation technology ABB has won contracts from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for substations supplying electricity to King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). ABB will design, supply, install and commission an expansion of the 380kV Haramain high-speed railway (HHR3) substation. The scope of the contract also includes the supply of control and protection equipment, auxiliary systems and substation automation equipment to

allow monitoring and control of the substations from a remote control centre. KAEC covers a total development area of 173km2 along the coast of the Red Sea, around 100km north of Jeddah. It is likely to create up to one million jobs in the country. KAEC is part of Saudi Arabia’s programme to make the kingdom one the world’s top ten investment hubs, attracting foreign investment to help diversify its oil-dominant economy.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Legal framework needed for development of solar industry

Utico seeks interest in Ras Al Khaimah project Utico Middle East has called for prequalifications for a 40MW solar power development project in Ras Al Khaimah. The project, the first of its kind in the UAE, will provide power to a 100,000 cubic metres/ day desalination plant, for which tenders are now closed, as well as provide power to the grid. Utico is the largest full service private utilities company in the UAE.

DEWA going solar Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has an agreement to build a 110kW pilot solar power plant in Dubai. The stateowned utility has signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish energy technology company Cleanergy and construction firm Al-Futtaim Carillion to build the Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant. The project will provide valuable understanding of how CSP technology performs in the Dubai climate.

Abu Dhabi to get new desalination plant Dr Michael Kraemer, Senior Associate of law firm Taylor Wessing and a Board Member of the Emirates Solar Industry Association, has called for the creation of a local solar market but warns that the region must introduce the necessary legal structures. Dr Kraemer said, “Investments are made into existing and upcoming markets, such as the Middle East, so a local solar market needs to be created. The first step to making this happen is to introduce a solid legal framework which will provide long

term visibility and certainty for investors.” Kraemer added, “Ideally, a legal framework would also open up the market for smaller scale, private investors, for example by providing the legal basis for a rooftop solar programme. Most jurisdictions which have tapped into such private investments have developed interesting local solar markets. Mistakes have been made in some countries, but these are useful lessons to be learnt and we now have the chance not to make the same mistakes.”

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company plans to build a water desalination plant in the UAE to meet rising demand. The 30 million gallon per day plant will be built in the emirate of Ajman, producing enough water to supply 250,000 people in the northern emirates, TAQA said in a statement. The plant will be owned jointly by TAQA and the Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) through a long-term water purchase agreement with FEWA, and funded with project finance. Construction is expected to start in early 2015 and commercial operations in 2017, the company said.

KSA and Jordan sign nuclear cooperation pact The nuclear agencies of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have signed a cooperation agreement to work together to advance their energy projects. Khaled Touqan, head of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), and Hashim Yamani, president of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) signed the agreement which covers cooperation in various nuclear energy fields. Areas of cooperation include basic and applied research related to nuclear energy and technologies, design, construction

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and operation, power plants and nuclear reactors. Other areas include research and exploration for raw materials; plus radioactive waste management, next generation nuclear reactors, safeguards technologies and nuclear materials controls, nuclear safety and radiation protection legislation, environmental protection and human resources development. Saudi Arabia has plans to build up to 16 reactors over the next 20 years, while Jordan has selected Russia as the preferred bidder for its first nuclear power plant with a view towards a 2021 operation date.

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Mr Bert Zoetbrood, Managing Director of the DEKRA Certification Group and head of DEKRA’s global service unit for Product Testing & Certification, comments: “Building on our many decades of experience, we are continually investing in our product testing and certification facilities within DEKRA as the basis for future growth. We have recently relocated our headquarters to a purpose-built facility including a state-of-the-art testing laboratory in Arnhem, The Netherlands.” DEKRA Product Testing & Certification activities are being observed from over 20 testing laboratories and inspection centres throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Localising the DEKRA service offering in the Middle East In the Middle East, DEKRA works for numerous manufacturers to assure compliance of e.g. switchgear and cables with national and international standards and regulations. Furthermore, DEKRA works for large industrial end users in the areas of material testing and inspection,

non-destructive testing, process and organisational safety. Mr. Zoetbrood adds: The DEKRA & KEMA-Quality Test Certificates and Reports we provide enjoy strong recognition among end users, utilities, government authorities and consultants throughout the Middle East such as Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), the Ministry of Electricity & Water in Kuwait and Saudi Electricity Company. Our international accreditations are not limited to testing activities alone but also cover a broad range of verification activities, including for instance our KEMA-KEUR certification programmes. “As a global leader in our field, we are always looking for possibilities to provide our customers with high-expertise services close to their location in order to assure optimum time-to-market. The Middle East is an important market for us; we are looking forward to further exploring the opportunities for saving costs and improving efficiency for both new and existing customers in the Middle East

DEKRA SE is one of the world’s leading expert organisations. DEKRA was founded in Berlin in 1925 as ‘Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein’, the German vehicle inspection company. The company currently runs activities in more than 50 countries. More than 30,000 employees are committed to ensuring long-term safety, quality and environmental protection. The DEKRA Business Units “Automotive”, “Industrial” and “Personnel” provide professional and innovative services in the fields of vehicle testing, expert appraisals, international claims settlement, consulting, industrial testing, product testing, certification, environmental protection, qualification as well as temporary work. In 2013, DEKRA generated sales of more than 2 billion euros.

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TAQA develops Ghanaian energy infrastructure

Saudia Arabia to overtake UAE in district cooling market Growth in Saudi Arabia’s district cooling market is set to jump ahead of current world leader the UAE. The information comes from a new Frost & Sullivan which values the Saudi district cooling market at US$468.2 million, with an installed capacity of 1.25 million tonnes. The report attributes the expected growth to the construction boom, innovative technologies, a growing demand for energy efficiency in cooling and government stimulus through the Saudi Industrial Development Fund. The market is dominated at present by commercial offices, but the report predicts that the retail sector will catch up, with a 30 percent market share by 2016.

The President of Ghana has invited TAQA, the largest UAE investor in Ghana, to develop additional power and water infrastructure in the country. John Dramani Mahama lauded TAQA’s role in supporting economic growth in the West African nation through its power plant in Takoradi. “The Takoradi power plant is one of our vital resources. It has a key role in our economic vision, and its potential is key to our growth. And yes, we are looking to upgrade that potential, significantly,” said President Mahama. He confirmed that the two sides were in talks about expanding the company’s presence in Ghana.

The Takaoradi 2 Thermal Power Project generates 15 percent of the West African country’s installed capacity. TAQA, the Abu Dhabi IPP (independent Power Producer) holds a 90 percent share and operates the plant. TAQA has raised US $330m in project finance for the expansion of the plant. In 2011, it converted the plant from oil to natural gas. The current expansion project will increase its output from 220 MW to approximately 330 MW without requiring additional fuel. This represents an addition of 50 percent capacity without increasing fuel consumption or carbon dioxide emissions.

Qatar University women win students’ electric vehicle challenge The all-women Gernas 114 team from Qatar University has won the region’s first hybrid-electric car challenge held in Abu Dhabi in February 2014. One hundred and twenty students drawn from the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi University, UAE University, Khalifa University; the Masdar Institute; the Nizwa College of Technology in Oman; the College of Technological Studies in Kuwait; and Qatar entered the competition. Each team has spent the past five months designing and constructing their single-seater, lightweight hybrid cars to stringent race design and safety rules. The competition consisted of two stages; the Electric Grand Prix (E-GP) and the Hybrid-Electric Grand Prix (HE-GP).

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The first stage saw the students driving their vehicles as far as possible in one hour, using only the energy stored in their batteries. In the second stage the teams combined petrol and electric power to travel the maximum distance on the least amount of energy in three hours. Gernas 114 team took home the champion title with an impressive score of 101 laps in the final race. Team leader Chresteen Fareed from Qatar University said, “Taking part in this event has been a great experience and has given us the chance to take what we have learnt in the classroom and apply it to a real life situation. It has been hard work and we have learnt a lot but most importantly we have had fun!”

UAE to collaborate with Denmark on clean energy Denmark and the UAE are to collaborate on renewable energy and sustainability development. The agreement was signed at the end of January by Masdar chief executive Dr Sultan Al Jaber and Rasmus Helveg Petersen, the Danish minister of Development. Dr Sultan Al Jaber said: “Increased collaboration is critical in meeting rising global energy demands and mitigating the effects of climate change. Solving these two challenges, however, must be viewed as an economic opportunity in order to attract private sector investment and to push the boundaries of technology.” Petersen said: “Abu Dhabi and Denmark recognize the economic and environmental returns of investing in and deploying clean energy. This partnership outlines specific opportunities and technology areas for us to share expertise and bring forward clean-energy and sustainability projects. In particular, the establishment of a Danish incubator at Masdar City is a key step in finding synergies between Abu Dhabi’s strong new-energy industry and Denmark’s green growth economy.”

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MTU Onsite Energy Exhibiting Its Full Product Portfolio

MRCT Current Transformer and Relay test set The new Megger MRCT test set is a lightweight, robust, portable unit used to automatically or manually perform saturation, ratio, polarity, winding resistance, demagnetizing tests and insulation tests on current transformers. The MRCT provides a microprocessor controlled variable voltage and current output and precision instrumentation for automatically testing single and multi-ratio CTs reducing testing time and increasing productivity. The MRCT will directly connect to multi ratio CTs and perform all tests – saturation, ratio and polarity, winding resistance, and insulation – on all

taps with the push of a button and without changing leads. The MRCT can be configured to include the functionality to test electro-mechanical, solid-state and microprocessor based over-current relays, including voltage controlled, voltage restraint and directional over-current; test under/over voltage, single-phase impedance, single-phase power, directional, synchronizing, autosynchronizing, negative sequence under/ over voltage, current balance, frequency, volts/hertz, reclosing, thermal, and various other relays.

Tecnoelettra Introduces ‘New Concepts’ With Tecnoelettra’s launch of its competitive new product, AT2014 AMF, the company says it is introducing two new concepts to the market. The first is about design; the control panel is not just a simple metal box, it also offers a high degree of functionality. The second concept is the plug and play control system. Generator manufacturers and building manufactures are the typical customer for this product, and they can avoid wasting set-up time and test the product. Focus on customer satisfaction Tecnoelettra’s view of the forthcoming five years is that its control panel technology will endure any comparison against the market’s other competing products.

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Tecnoelettra wants to introduce new ideas in the way industry thinks about design, and add new features to permit a control ability that introduces the philosophy of ‘everything, everywhere’. See the company’s new products exclusively at Middle East Electricity.

MTU Onsite Energy is one of the core brands of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG and offers diesel generator sets, gas-powered cogeneration systems and gas turbines for prime, standby and continuous power, heating and cooling demands. Customers worldwide trust us to provide reliable power for a wide range of applications, such as healthcare, data centres, airports and independent power stations. MTU Onsite Energy presents its full product portfolio– from gas-powered cogeneration systems up to 2,145 kW, diesel generator sets up to 3,400 kVA and power modules for use in largescale power stations. The highlight on our booth will be the new Series 2000 diesel generator set in the power range 750-1,400 kVA as well as the new design of a Series 4000 diesel generator set from 1,500-3,400 kVA. Among their many benefits, these gensets feature low fuel consumption and high flexibility due to preengineered custom options.

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Fandis Signal towers for a safe machine operating Fandis S.p.A. confirms its Italian dynamic spirit by launching a new line of signal towers that enrich its product offer for switchboards field. The ST70 series represents an excellent complement to any industrial control system. Mounted on a machine or control panel, these products are able to inform on eventual production faults or interruptions, emitting a clear and brilliant signalling.Thanks to its rapid-mount bayonet system, modular structure (up to 7 stackable elements) as well as flexible combination of visual and acoustic signals – steady/flashing or rotating light elements and buzzer – the Fandis signal towers adapt perfectly to any applications. With its IP64 protection degree, the ST70 series can be used in extreme conditions, protecting the devices against dust and humidity. The UL version is available upon request.

EasyConnect Cable Tray Delivers ‘Unbeatable Advantages’ This innovative basket tray patented by VALDINOX provides easy and fast assembling process. EasyConnect brings unbeatable advantages, increasing productivity up to 50 times during installation and reducing the impact on environment by saving at least 20 kg of plated steel per km on accessories. EasyConnect trays are assembled in 3 seconds, just pressing one tray into the other without the use of tools or fixing accessories. EasyConnect basket trays have been fully tested for safe working loads, electrical continuity, electromagnetic compatibility, fire resistance and electric shorting. EasyConnect basket trays comply with international standards. The MClic connectoris an EasyConnect accessory patented by Valdinox. It is easy to form curves, angles, size reductions and T-joints. Made of hardened carbon steel, MClic has passed all tests and complies with international standards.

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Omicron: Votano 100 Is An Award Winner Omicron is shortlisted for the Best Innovation or Technology Award at Middle East Electricity 2014 for the launch of its Votano 100, which offers sophisticated voltage transformer testing. The product weighs just 15 kg, and has a high level of accurate, easy to use, fast and mobile testing solutions that delivers reliable results. “The measured results are automatically assessed immediately after the test in accordance with IEEE and IEC standards. VOTANO 100 uses a similar modelling method to that provided by OMICRON’s successful CT Analyzer”, claims the company. VB01 is controlled by Voltano 100. This separate 4 kV amplifier can be used in dangerous high-voltage environments to test voltages and to ensure the safety of personnel while they remotely carry out tests with Votano 100, which determines – for example – the VT ratio and phase angle accuracy for all the specified ratio values. It collates the nominal burden and the load of varying voltage values.

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SDMO an Expanding Player in The Middle East

Ritz Instrument Transformers for High Current and Special Applications Ritz Instrument Transformers recently launched its direct Water Cooled Transformer –30 Pulse Drive Application – DTW213500 – with a rated power of AN/ WF 11.000 kVA and a rated HV of 20kV. The product has a rate LV of 15 x 690V. Water Cooled Transformers will be used for high current- and special applications like variable multiple pulse speed drives. As the cooling water is running through the conductors the cooling of the coils is pretty good. It saves copper material and at least floor space as the foot print is much smaller compared to air cooled transformers. Another big advantage is that 90% of the

SDMO Industries has been designing and manufacturing power generators since 1966. It has grown to become the world’s third largest manufacturer of power generating sets and power production plants. With six subsidiaries and six branch offices around the world, it serves markets across the globe. In 2012, SDMO strengthened its presence in the Middle East by expanding its team in Dubai and opening an office in Cairo. With the opening of the new Kergaradec II plant, SDMO’s main production site now extends over 40,000m2. The company backs up its sales with a service department responsible for after-care, training and supply of spare parts.

heat losses will be transferred into the water so no room air conditioning system is necessary. RITZ Instrument Transformers GmbH is an international industry company and the leading European manufacturer of Instrument Transformers, Bus Bar Systems and special Dry Type Power Transformers merging more than 100 years of experience. For more information please contact Ritz Instrument Transformers at Middle East Electricity.

VP1001 LED street light fixture with several suspension and fastening possibilities for many applications VP1001 is a long-lasting, energy efficient and modern city street light fixture. The modern Scandinavian design language and colour options make it possible to use in many applications and installations. This luminaire is also available with the intelligent lighting system where the quantity of light can be adjusted via wireless control. The lighting technology is based on Valopaa own modular LED platform and has a power range from 40 to 100 W.

•Material is durable and recyclable marine grade aluminium •Product variations are based on modularity of LED units •Very energy efficient: approx. 100 delivered lumens / watt •Installations either to pole, horizontal arm or wire hanging •Several led lenses available to be used in different applications

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VOLVO PENTA

POWERING UP AND CUTTING DOWN ON FUEL COSTS Initially resistant to the idea of upgrading its five gensets in one go, a Lebanese plastics manufacturer decided to take the plunge and swap its Volvo Penta D12 engine-powered gensets for D13s after seeing its fuel bill take a nosedive. n the nation of Lebanon, energy is precious. Because the Lebanese government operates its power plants at a loss and is able to invest little into the existing infrastructure, the overwhelmed power grid has caused a chronic, widespread electricity shortage that’s plagued the country since the 1990s. The shortage means that homes and businesses in all parts of the country are subjected to rolling electricity cuts of three to 12 hours each day. To survive, the country relies heavily on electricity produced by gensets. For many individuals, this means paying a second bill to a private electricity provider, but most businesses run their own generators. With such high demand in the market, companies like Khonaysser Motors, the exclusive Volvo Penta agent in Lebanon with locations in Qatar and Iraq, do a robust business in gensets. Khonaysser has more than 15,000 genset customers in Lebanon, for whom it provides around-the-clock service and support. One such customer is Modern Industrial Products (MIP), one of Lebanon’s first producers of plastics. Established in1953

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as a small family-owned bottle and food packaging manufacturer, MIP now exports to more than 20 countries around the world. The company, which employs more than 120 staff, is based in Mazraat Yachouh, outside of Beirut. Because manufacturing at MIP takes place around the clock, the company uses five 500 kVA Volvo Penta gensets from Khonaysser to keep operations up and running. MIP has used gensets powered by Volvo Penta since the late 1990s and has regularly updated and replaced its engines to keep up with the changing technology. Yet it still took Khonaysser’s general manager, Antoine Khonaysser, nearly a year to convince MIP to switch from the D12 engines in its gensets to the new D13 engines. Volvo Penta had field tested the D13 with some manufacturers based near MIP’s factory, allowing those customers to try out the D13 gensets for three months while Volvo Penta collected data on fuel consumption. Many of these customers were so convinced of the engine’s benefits that they switched to the D13 after the trial period ended. MIP owner Robin Hayek watched his

neighbors go through testing and saw that they were saving on fuel costs, but he still wasn’t won over. “Our old engines had been very efficiently and reliably providing us with power — they were running for up to 25,000 hours over six years before needing to be replaced. We thought, ‘Why mess with a good thing?’” Hayek says. “Changing out five perfectly good engines was a big investment, and we didn’t see any need to make it at the time.” Khonaysser believed that if Hayek tried the new engine out himself, he would see the advantages and decide to upgrade. So MIP was given a D13-equipped genset and allowed to test it out for six months. That was all it took; the company has switched out all five of its D12 engines over the past two years. “The D13 is more fuel efficient — that’s what finally convinced me,” Hayek says. “We saw that it was worth the investment: by our measurements, our fuel consumption has gone down by 6%, even though we use the same amount of energy. And our old gensets held their value well; they were six years old when we resold them, but we got a good price for them. “We have been very pleased with what we’ve been able to achieve with the new gensets. We are long-time Volvo Penta customers, and we believe in their products, but their innovation surprises us every time.”

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he Green Energy Conference on day one and Solar Middle East Conference on day two have been created to inspire delegates to define and apply best practice, and to shape solutions to the issues they face in the industry. Day three offers invaluable workshops with industry experts, while Informative technical seminars will also run over the three days. Throughout each conference, delegates have the opportunity to hear a number of eminent speakers from the media, government and regulatory bodies, trade associations and companies in the private sector. For example, Acting DirectorGeneral of Dubai Municipality Hussain Nasser Lootah begins the Green Energy conference with his opening keynote address entitled, ‘Dubai Municipality’s Vision for a Sustainable Future’. The day’s topics on 11th February 2014 concern the latest developments in cleaner energy production in the Middle East. The panelists will also highlight new initiatives and they will benchmark the successes from across the region while identifying new strategies to create a stable and sustainable power supply for the years ahead. To conclude conversations they will talk about the role that renewable and clean energy can play in providing the MENA region’s electricity, and they will analyse what needs to occur to make this happen in a viable and sustainable way. These are just some of the highlights of Middle East Electricity’s opening day, but there’s more. The Solar Middle East Conference on the following day, 12th February 2014, begins in the same way as the Green Energy conference with some opening remarks from the Chair Eithne Treanor. She works as a special correspondent for CNBC Arabia and is the Founder of Etreanor Media.

A Power Packed Speaker and Seminar Line-Up The three days of conferences, technical seminars and workshops held at Middle East Electricity (MEE) will empower delegates to share their experiences of cleaner green and solar energy After an opportunity to network and exchange business cards, the opening panel session discusses ‘Harnessing the vision, leadership and investment driving the region’s solar power and renewable energy research and development’. The panelists include Vahid Fotuhi, President, Middle East Solar Industry Association; Timothy Kim, Senior Transaction Manager, Office of Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, US Export-Import Bank, and Steve Mercieca, CEO, Clean Energy Business Council. The day then proceeds with an analysis of the solar industry and market in the MENA region. This includes a discussion about new finance structures to fund solar PV and CSP projects, a look at how to navigate the regulatory framework to harness the potential of solar power in the Middle East, and there’s an examination of what amounts to international best practice with regards to renewable energy targets. There will also be an analysis of the European electricity market and the lessons that are to be learnt. Shortly after the project showcase about Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, a round table considers how to maximise the potential of solar power

with an integrated approach to solar technologies. The day ends with a workshop about ‘Safety and Quality of Low Voltage Switchgear Products for Achieving Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.’ Over the course of three days there are numerous seminars. For example, Dr. Jawad Al-Tayie of Cummins Generator Technologies will offer his view of the ‘Global Impact of Grid Code Legislation on Generators.’ While Allan Brisbane & Stepehn Heberer of High Voltage Partial Discharge Ltd, offer an insight into the online partial discharge testing of utility and industrial HV networks. Adding to these, day three invites delegates to attend a range of educative workshops. The Solar Middle East workshop overviews solar electric system types and design considerations. This event begins at 10am on 13th February 2014 and concludes for lunch at 2pm. The final workshop between 3-5pm overviews the Dubai Green Building Project and offers a roadmap towards achieving sustainability.

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Green Energy Conference Day 1 A Greener Future To Create Regional Sustainability UAE population growth is creating increased energy demand, so the region must seek a greener sustainable future by encouraging investors to back green energy projects

he UAE is in the midst of a booming population and flourishing economy, but the inevitable consequence of this is an increasing demand for energy. So, looking towards a ‘greener’ future is vital to the sustainability of the region. The Green Energy Conference, held on Tuesday 11th February, is one of the largest and most comprehensive events covering all the issues the MENA region faces.

Regional challenges Research consultancy The Smart Cube, for example, says that the main issue threatening future investment in green and renewable energy is created by the political turmoil of the MENA region. In spite of the promise shown by green and renewable energy, it says oil and gas continue “to be the preferred sources of power… due to its availability.” Yet the Middle East and North Africa are at the starting block of what the company considers as being an impressive transition. The Smart Cube says the region has more than 100 non-hydro renewable energy projects in the pipeline, and they are expected to “produce 7.5 gigawatts of power – a five fold increase over the renewable energy capacity [of] 2013.” It expects Saudi Arabia to lead the way as it plans to invest $109bn in renewable energy to generate a third of the country’s energy demand.

Long-term planning The problem is that its prospects suffer from a lack of long-term policy plans for

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implementing green energy, which is seen as an obstacle at a time when there is a need to attract green and renewable energy investors. Unfortunately, this is an issue that is widely affecting the region and yet the firm believes that the industry’s future growth is assured. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a World Bank subsidiary, adds in its own report about green energy that the industry in the emerging countries in Europe, Central Asia and MENA “have an investment potential of $1 trillion.” For example, a deal worth $1.5bn has already been signed with Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company Masdar to finance clean energy projects.

Global Investment Gulf News also says the IFC has dedicated $268bn globally in 2013 to develop investment in renewable energy projects across the world, and it says that the MENA region has the potential to generate 400,000 megawatts of renewable energy with hydro, solar and wind power plants. In spite of its potential, the IFC believes that the MENA region has to ramp up its energy policies before it can attract any kind of major investment in the industry.

Regulation needed MENA governments need to put regulations in place, and there is a need for more investment in transmission lines – without this it won’t be possible to address the region’s needs. Countries in the region are therefore moving towards a model that places an increasing level of responsibility for renewable energy

in the hands of the private sector. Private companies have the opportunity to develop the assets involved, to own the industry, operate it, maintain it and sell the generated electricity. This differs from the traditional model whereby governments provided the investment, owned and maintained the assets.

Industry success Regardless of the challenges that green energy faces the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) believes that the Gulf countries have to date been successful in so far as achieving their current renewable energy goals, says Al-Monitor. com. Economic and environmental issues are the stimulus behind them. Energy security is but one of them as oil reserves are bound to deplete. IRENA also forecasts that their success could lead to the creation of 116,000 green energy jobs per annum in the Middle East by 2030. It points out that countries within the region have begun to execute their renewable energy projects and they have started to set long-term green energy goals with the hope that this will encourage more investment in green energy projects and make them increasingly widespread as a means to diversify energy sources.

Conference attendees Government dignitaries, innovative leaders and thinkers will be giving insightful talks, while decision makers across utilities and regulatory bodies in the region will take part in the Leaders Panel; Dubai Aluminium will present a Project Showcase – sharing techniques to improve efficiency in

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energy-intensive industries, while the vicepresident of the International Association for Energy Economies will give a talk on International Best Practice. Top people in the industry will face the future of green energy head on and pave the way towards a better future for the region and environment.

The agenda In 2013 the Green Energy Conference, in partnership with Dubai Municipality, attracted more than 300 delegates who tackled the huge challenges facing the industry with optimism and innovative thinking. Back for its second year, it is set to be even bigger and better, as it continues to set high standards in the energy sector, offering new initiatives, fresh thinking, new products and fantastic new networking opportunities for the hundreds of attendees. Day one will commence with a keynote address from Dubai Municipality and their vision for a sustainable future – highlighting initiatives to reduce energy consumption by over 20 per cent in the next three years, outlining plans to save up to 10.5GWh a year on energy consumption and 6,200 tons of C02 a year, and defining future plans in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2020. This talk will set the tone for the day.

Also on day one of MEE… Technical Seminars Exhibitors Chint Electric (Stand 5D10), Beta Transformer (7A25), Cummins Generator Technologies (S2D20), LOVAG (S1C22), Dekra (7C40), Marelli Motori (S3E50), Underwriters Laboratories (3G39) will present topics ranging from ‘Your Value For The Future’ to the ‘Global Impact of Grid Code Legislation on Generators’. Gianluca Stanic is hosting a seminar about Marelli’s generators for efficient and reliable energy production. Another notable seminar is hosted by Underwriters Laboratories. The company will talk to visitors about ‘GCC Market Access for Switchgear and Cables with Certification’ – presented by Dirk Mueller. Gursu Basdogan and Marwan Ragheb from Beta Transformers are going to talk about distribution and power transformers. A speaker from Rockwell Automation will discuss energy monitoring solutions, which improves productivity, lowers costs and increases a company’s profitability.

SPEAKERS All Al Mashjari Production Manager, Regulation & Supervision Bureau, Abu Dhab

Eng. Abdulla Rafiya Assistant Director General, Planning & Engineering, Dubai Municipality Daniel Zywietz Vice Chair, Clean Energy Business Council; Managing Director, Ambata Capital

Saeed Al Abbar Director, AESG

Kenneth McKellar Partner and Middle East Energy & Resources Leader, Deloitte & Touche

Tayeb M. M. H. Al Awadhi Vice President, Power and Desalination, Dubai Aluminium

KEYNOTE SPEAKER HE Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah Director General, Dubai Municipality

CHAIRPERSON Eithne Treanor Special Correspondent, CNBC Arabia; Founder, Etreanor Media

Graeme Sims Executive Director, Regulatory & Supervisory Bureau, Dubai Professor Gurkan Kumbaroglu President, Turkish Association of Energy Economics (TRAEE); Vice President, International Association of Energy Economics (IAEE) Omar Al Wahaibi CEO Electricity Holding Company Oman

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Green Energy Conference Schedule In partnership with Dubai Municipality, the Environmental Center for Arab Towns and the Arab Towns Organisation

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