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SOLAR ENERGY
MIDDLE EAST NEWS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
NORTH AFRICAN NATIONS SET TO BECOME MAJOR SOLAR POWER PRODUCERS: AFSIA REPORTS According to the African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) report, several african nations are on path to joining the gigawatt club. To date, close to 700 GW of PV has been installed worldwide. Some countries adopted solar sooner than others and already rely on large solar installed capacities after almost 15 years of installations being commissioned. Other countries were slower to embrace solar and be able to enjoy its benefits but they are rapidly catching up. Overall, 37 countries across the world have already installed more than 1 GW of solar. The Gigawatt club is the unofficial name of the group of countries that have passed the 1 GW mark. Out of these 37, only 2 African countries are members of the Club (South Africa and Egypt). This is very little, but it may soon change as different African countries have developed a growing appetite for solar recently. South Africa and Egypt, which are already in the Gigawatt Club, will continue their solar journey and add sizable capacities to their grid. As per the report Algeria, with a 4 GW pipeline, is a major contender for the gigawatt club. Neighboring Morocco, which has put in place a more transparent and efficient tender and development process over the years, has plans to add almost 2 GW of new projects in the coming years and has just entered a crucial stage of the Noor PV II – Phase 1 400 MW tender, the report added.
DEWA CELEBRATES THE 23RD NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT DAY UNDER THE THEME ‘GREEN RECOVERY’ Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised several virtual awareness activities on the 23rd National Environment Day, held this year under the theme ‘Green Recovery.’ This is part of its efforts to support national efforts to achieve sustainable development. The activities included awareness competitions on DEWA’s internal channels and social media pages to raise awareness of employees and customers on conserving electricity and water and preserving natural resources.
SOLAR POWER PLANT – EGYPT: THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK APPROVES A LOAN OF OVER $27 MILLION TO ESTABLISH KOM OMBO SOLAR POWER PLANT The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and DEG are providing Yellow Door Energy, a leading sustainable energy provider for businesses, with a US$ 10.6 million loan in local currency for the development, construction and operation of a portfolio of eight solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Jordan. The EBRD local currency financing is complemented by a loan mobilised by the Bank of up to US$ 5 million provided by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a parallel US$ 15.6 million senior loan in local currency from the DEG, the German development finance institution, and an equity contribution from Yellow Door Energy. Spain is also providing results-based payments of up to €1.5 million, as well as technical assistance together with the European Union.
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MIDDLE EAST NEWS
1ST INDIA-BAHRAIN JOINT WORKING GROUP MEETING IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY The 1st meeting of the Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy between India and the Kingdom of Bahrain held yesterday in virtual format. H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, President of Sustainable Energy Authority led the Bahraini delegation. The Indian delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. H.E. Sh. Piyush Srivastava, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain also participated in the meeting. A Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain was signed in July 2018 for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy.
RENEWABLE CAPACITY SET TO INCREASE TO 9 GW BY END-2025: RYSTAD ENERGY ANALYSIS The installed renewable capacity of the United Arab Emirates, which until recently was nearly non-existent, concluded 2020 at 2.3 gigawatts (GW), around 91% of which comprises solar PV projects, a Rystad Energy analysis shows. Solar PV additions are going to pile up, especially from 2022, and drive the country’s total renewable capacity to an impressive 9 GW by the end of 2025. Rystad Energy, evaluating activity in the country, expects solar PV capacity to reach 8.5 GW in the UAE by the end of 2025, being by far the technology that will contribute the most to diversifying its energy mix. The share of renewable energy in the UAE’s power generation mix is set to increase from 7% in 2020 to 21% in 2030, and to 44% by 2050.
EGA AND DEWA JOIN HANDS TO MAKE THE UAE THE WORLD’S FIRST COUNTRY TO PRODUCE ALUMINIUM USING SOLAR POWER Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced that the UAE has become the first country in the world to produce aluminium using the power of the sun. DEWA and EGA today signed an agreement under which DEWA will supply EGA’s smelter with solar power from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The milestone supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the most sustainable city in the world and become a global leader in the development and application of scientific and technological advances in the energy sector.
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MIDDLE EAST NEWS
EGA AND DEWA JOIN HANDS TO MAKE THE UAE THE WORLD’S FIRST COUNTRY TO PRODUCE ALUMINIUM USING SOLAR POWER
USD 31.2 MILLION: EBRD, DEG AND GEF PROMOTE PRIVATE-TO-PRIVATE SOLAR ENERGY IN JORDAN WITH YELLOW DOOR ENERGY
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced that the UAE has become the first country in the world to produce aluminium using the power of the sun. DEWA and EGA today signed an agreement under which DEWA will supply EGA’s smelter with solar power from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The milestone supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the most sustainable city in the world and become a global leader in the development and application of scientific and technological advances in the energy sector.
The Smart Living initiative has achieved savings up to 179.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 67.7 million gallons of water, since its launch in July 2020 until January 2021. This is equal to savings of AED 52.6 million. Smart adoption of the initiative has reached 100% while 1.24 million digital visits have been recorded. The initiative reduced 15,643 tonnes of carbon emissions. Customer trust has increased to 92% while their satisfaction reached 98%. The initiative has improved the productivity of employees by 27% while the service quality has reached 94%.
ABU DHABI ENERGY SERVICES AND UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the first university established in the UAE. ADES will explore retrofitting its buildings with energy efficient solutions that reduce power and water consumption to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability throughout its premises in Al Ain. ADES will work closely with UAEU to assess its current power and water consumption trends and develop a comprehensive plan to improve energy efficiency across UAEU’s facilities. | MIDDLE EAST | JAN -FEB ISSUE 2021
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MIDDLE EAST NEWS
YELLOW DOOR ENERGY CLOSES 2020 WITH AED 150 MILLION WORTH OF NEW PROJECTS Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy provider for businesses in the Middle East, has announced closing 2020 with an impressive AED 150 million (USD 41 million) worth of new projects in the region, including projects in the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. In 2020, the company’s operating projects generated 60 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 36 million kilograms or planting 600,000 trees. The achievement comes in line with the Company’s vision to power emerging economies reliably, efficiently and sustainably. The projects, which provide affordable solar power to businesses without any upfront investment, also contribute to local sustainability goals in their respective countries, as well as to creating new job opportunities and enhancing the economy in local communities.
APICORP EXTENDS TO ACWA POWER A $125 MILLION 5-YEAR TERM MURABAHA FACILITY On its completion, the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA is building largest energy storage capacity in the world. It will allow 15 hours of energy availability around the clock. The 950 MW 4th phase is the largest investment project in the world that combines Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, and photovoltaic solar power with investments totalling AED15.78 billion based on the Independent Power Producer, IPP, model. It uses three hybrid technologies to produce clean energy: 600MW from a parabolic basin complex (three units of 200MW each), 100MW from a solar power tower (based on Molten Salt technology), and 250MW from photovoltaic solar panels. This phase will provide clean energy for 320,000 residences and will reduce 1.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
UK CONSUL GENERAL IN DUBAI VISITS DEWA As part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) meetings with diplomats to foster bilateral relations and cooperation, and exchange knowledge, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received HE Simon Penney, UK Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, as part of an introductory meeting on the occasion of the Consul assuming his new position. At the start of the meeting, Al Tayer welcomed the UK Consul General, wishing him success in his new diplomatic mission praising the depth of the Emirati-British relations.
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INCONVERSATION
MOHAMMED AL TAANI SECRETARY GENERAL, ARAB RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMISSION AREC In an exclusive conversation with Solar Quarter Middle East magazine, Mohammed Al Taani, Secretary General, Arab Renewable Energy Commission AREC talked about the impact of the pandemic on the solar sector in the Middle East region. He spoke about the challenges and also highlighted the recent work done by AREC in the RE space and his outlook on the ME solar sector.
Could you please brief us about the organisations you are associated with and their role in the RE sector? The Arab Renewable Energy Commission AREC is a non profit organisation working under the umbrella of the Arab Economy Unity Council and work for technology transfer of renewable energy and energy efficiency to Arab countries. It also encourages renewable energy Investments in Arab countries which is expected to reach up to 700 billions dollars by 2030.
"THE ARAB RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMISSION AREC IS A NON PROFIT ORGANISATION WORKING UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE ARAB ECONOMY UNITY COUNCIL AND WORK FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO ARAB COUNTRIES."
AREC works hard to change the individual behaviour in Arab countries to reduce the high consumptions of energy, water and food. AREC aims to promote meaningful ways for expanding the use of alternative energy sources rather than the use of nonrenewable, and therefore it encourages activities and investments to develop the use of alternative sources, including conferences in all Arab areas aiming at bringing together the largest number of Arab States and their companies. The Arab Renewable Energy Congress, is the International Investment Forum for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.
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How has covid impacted the Solar industry in the Middle East and how has the region tackled this crisis? From the first economic crisis in 2009 until 2020 the second economic crisis the Arab countries lost more than one trillion dollars because of oil unstable prices. COVID-19 has encouraged the implementation of solar systems for both PV systems for both on grid and offgrid systems and also the solar thermal systems because it is much more competitive and cheaper than the traditional sources of energy. This in parallel with Artificial intelligence IA and Internet of Things IoTs as the keys for the 5th Industry Revolution 5IR. So we need New Energy Dynamics to improve the energy policies in Arab countries.
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What are some key challenges being faced by the Solar industry in the region which you would want to be addressed immediately? Solar energy will become the king of energy and more competitive than traditional sources of energy but this force and request all Arab countries to review their energy policies and strategies as we are in the beginning of the 5th Industry Revolution which needs a new mechanism of new energy scenarios in the new world which is shifting from profit to benefit.
Lastly, how do you see the solar sector progressing in the Middle East market in the next 5 years? I think it will be very promising as it is more competitive to traditional sources of energy and it is the main clean energy source to cover the expected electricity demand because of all technologies to reduce global warming and environmental impacts.
Please highlight some recent work by Arab Renewable Energy Commission towards facilitating and promoting the culture of Renewable Energy. Arab Renewable Energy Commission AREC already issued the the 4th Smart sustainability for all which is targeting the following Smart Energy Renewable energy target 30 % by 2030 Energy efficiency improvements 30% by 2030 Smart Vehicles EVs 40 by 2040 Smart cities 40 by 2040 Smart grid 40%by 2040
AREC AIMS TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR EXPANDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES RATHER THAN THE USE OF NONRENEWABLE, AND THEREFORE IT ENCOURAGES ACTIVITIES AND INVESTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES, INCLUDING CONFERENCES IN ALL ARAB AREAS AIMING AT BRINGING TOGETHER THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ARAB STATES AND THEIR COMPANIES.
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INCONVERSATION
BHAMI ILYAS, REGIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR, CPP WIND ENGINEERING & AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS SolarQuarter Middle East magazine interviewed Mr. Bhami Ilyas, Regional Business Director, CPP Wind Engineering & Air Quality Consultants and found out about the interesting work done by the company in RE space. He also spoke about the challenges, opportunities and technology. He threw light on the topics of bankability of a Solar Site and the evolution of the solar sector in the ME region.
Please tell us a bit about the services provided by your esteemed company in the solar space? CPP wind pioneered the application of Wind Loads on Solar Arrays over the last decade. Our Solar vertical lead by Dr. David Banks and team developed a portfolio of testing methodologies and analysis to study the wind interactions with solar racking systems. Over a 100 billion data points collected to date. Application of our results has provided huge savings on construction costs and better reliability for project developers and EPCs across the globe. We also perform forensic investigations of wind-related failures.
"WE WOULD CONTINUE TO WORK WITH DEVELOPERS, EPCS AND OWNERS TO IDENTIFY KEY AREAS FOR WIND RESILIENCE TO CREATE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND PROFITABLE SYSTEMS, BE IT IN TRACKERS, FIXED TILTS OR ROOF MOUNTS." What are some smart technologies being adopted in the solar space in the Middle East region?
What are the current challenges and opportunities of solar design? How can the challenges be faced?
We would see more integrated cloud-based application programming interface (API) solutions offered in the market. This helps cut cost and time at different sides across the value chain. For instance, CPP’s WindLab API solution brings in critical insights for C&I Rooftop installations. It allows online calculation of wind loads and modifies the layout of the rooftop racks on the go. We are also at the forefront of testing smart tracker designs with aeroelastic wind tunnel testing solutions for our clients to deploy in the region.
Several incidents of failures were reported over the last couple years due to systems being under designed for a wind event. There are limitations to applicable local codes and standards for designers, and the majority of them would highlight the need for a wind tunnel test to be conducted. Incorporating wind tunnel test data into your racking system design helps to reduce loads in the interior region of the arrays while also understanding where high loads may exist. Solar designers need to understand the complex aerodynamic behavior of a given solar racking system. The accurate way to achieve this is via a wind tunnel testing process. Vortex shedding, buffeting and torsional instabilities are the key aerodynamic phenomena widely observed in these systems. Armed with this knowledge designers could build better robust solar systems without structural failures.
VORTEX SHEDDING, BUFFETING AND TORSIONAL INSTABILITIES ARE THE KEY AERODYNAMIC PHENOMENA WIDELY OBSERVED IN THESE SYSTEMS. ARMED WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE DESIGNERS COULD BUILD BETTER ROBUST SOLAR SYSTEMS WITHOUT STRUCTURAL FAILURES."
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Solar sector is constantly evolving with time. Is there anything that you are looking forward to in the next few years? Yes, we are working with our partners to enhance how the newer systems are resilient to wind. And developing corresponding test methodologies and software in tandem with it. For instance, single axis trackers are one of the complex systems interacting with wind due to their angular movements. Trackers continue to be widely adopted due their power production advantages compared to fixed tilt systems. We study them in detail via aeroelastic modelling and instability assessment to refine the right loading force and moment coefficients for them. Also, look at defining the stow position and critical wind speeds for operational angles. This in turn imparts savings and prevents any failures at the site. Floating PV systems, Dual-axis trackers would be another challenging area in the market which needs a different look at the fluid-structure behavior of the system.
What are the key parameters you look out for in Utility Scale Solar systems?
How do you enhance the bankability for a given Solar Site development?
Typically, we analyze (static and dynamic) wind loads for use with systems with key parameters such as: Chord length & Tilt angles, Ground coverage ratio, Post spacing, Cantilever size and Midmodule height. Wind load reductions in the array interior will be reported, allowing a reduction in material and foundation costs away from the array edges. The results from such an exercise includes load distributions to be combined with local wind pressure and safety factors to calculate the wind loads the system must resist.
Apart from studying the solar system to be deployed, with EPCs and Developers we get involved to assess the recommended design wind speeds for the site. We perform site specific wind climate analysis to recommend the appropriate design wind speed which could be over or underestimated when relying only on the local code. Shamal events, Monsoons, Thunderstorms, Synoptic storms, or Typhoon simulations would be analyzed depending on the site with data from local nearby weather stations. These factors would have a huge impact directly for the upcoming solar ground mounts, e.g. on the post loads.
A Rooftop array configuration tested in the Wind Tunnel.
A solar array configuration tested in the Wind Tunnel.
How do you see your company contributing to the Solar sector in the Middle East in the next couple of years? Solar prices continue to drop across the region with decreasing LCOE. We see strong regulatory support in the region, a favorable climate, and a need to reduce dependence from traditional resources like oil. The sector has proven to be highly competitive, fast growing and evolving continuously. With it comes increasing challenges to designing such systems. We would continue to work with developers, EPCs and owners to identify key areas for wind resilience to create safe, reliable, and profitable systems, be it in Trackers, Fixed Tilts or Roof Mounts.
A computational snapshot (contours of vorticity) for stability assessment - single axis tracker | MIDDLE EAST | JAN -FEB ISSUE 2021
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INCONVERSATION
WALEED K. ALHALLAJ CEM®, REP™, BEP®, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – MIDDLE EAST & NORTHEAST AFRICA, JINKOSOLAR
With your strong presence in the Middle East region, please tell us how different is the Middle East PV module market from the other markets? The Middle East is a very special market as it is without a doubt one of the most competitive markets in the world. Most of the active companies focus on the newest technologies while being very competitive financially. This pushes us to work as hard as possible on reducing the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) as the smallest detail could make a difference.
What have been some of the new technology trends in the module industry and how have you geared up for the same? In the past few years, we have seen the industry focusing on increasing the power class of modules by increasing the size of the cells and thus the modules. This trend has helped reducing the LOCE significantly, but It has many limitations. Jinko Solar was
"THE MIDDLE EAST IS A VERY SPECIAL MARKET AS IT IS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE MARKETS IN THE WORLD. "
a leader in switching to the M10 cell size (182mm) for our new Tiger Pro modules resulting 500W+ options for both 72 & 78 options.
Being a leading producer of PV modules, please tell us how your PV modules are best suited to the Middle East market? The Middle East market has very harsh environmental conditions, which means that only top quality can sustain and perform for a long time. Fortunately, Jinko Solar has been a leader in this sector, focusing on the smallest details such as the back-sheet material. Our modules are also known for their temperature coefficient which allows them to perform well in hot climates. Overall, Jinko Solar has always focused on quality and reliability and the result shows clearly in our market share in the Middle East.
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Which are some of the major new projects for you in the pipeline in the Middle East region? This is a very interesting region with constant growth in the Solar Photovoltaic sector. There are many great projects in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman at the moment. We believe we will see other GCC countries following as well in the upcoming years.
Lastly, please tell us what milestones you are planning for this year? Being a market leader for a long time is a very hard task. We understand that we need to drive ourselves harder than anyone else. In the upcoming years, we are planning to expand our production facilities to have a yearly increase of almost 50%. We are targeting 30GW+ for 2021 and 40GW+ for 2022. This won’t be easy of course, but we see the demand in the market and hopefully this will allow us to keep our dominating market share in this region and around the world.
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INSIGHTS SOLAR PV TO GENERATE $182 BILLION INVESTMENT IN MIDDLE EAST RENEWABLES BY 2025
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Solar PV Dominating Investment Opportunities in Renewable Sector across the Middle East, 2025-2025, reveals that the pressure to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is compelling the Middle East—the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon—to embrace renewable energy. With a 57GW capacity addition—solar photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), and wind—by 2025, the region is estimated to witness an 18-fold growth of the current capacity, thereby receiving an investment of $182.3 billion. Despite this, the COVID-19 crisis has adversely impacted the renewable energy market through supply chain disruptions, delays in tendering processes, crashing oil prices, and government restrictions. Qatar and Saudi Arabia are hubs of polysilicon production. Solar cell manufacturing and solar panel assembly are key areas to consider for investment. Going forward, in terms of value, solar PV investments are expected to contribute the most, at 67.4% of the opportunity size for the next five years, followed by solar CSP investments at 17.5%." The sectors that have traditionally used fossil fuelbased energy in the region are responsible for GHG
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emissions. They are expected to turn to solar energy during the next few years, which presents immense growth prospects for the market participants, such as: Exploring, innovating, and investing in new storage solutions. Integrating waterless robotic solar panel cleaners that don't cause damage to solar panels. Lobbying to make local investments more profitable. More subsidies, incentives, exemptions, and preferential pricing for local procurement are areas to explore. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital analytics to handle renewable power generation's intermittency. Hence, vendors can tap into opportunities exposed by the penetration of technology in the solar PV space. Solar PV Dominating Investment Opportunities in Renewable Sector across the Middle East, 2020–2025 is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan's Energy & Environment research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future. By : Frost & Sullivan
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INCONVERSATION
IVANO IANNELLI CEO, GREEN ECONOMY PARTNERSHIP
In an insightful interview with SolarQuarter Middle East issue, Ivano Iannelli, CEO, Green Economy Partnership introduced us to Green Economy Partnership and the recent steps taken by GEP to reduce carbon footprint. He also spoke about climate change and impact on the economy and the energy mix in the UAE.
Could you give our readers a brief introduction of Green Economy Partnership and its offerings in the field of low-carbon and green economy? I would rather focus on my new project, as I stepped down from my role as CEO in Dubai Carbon to relaunch on The Green Economy Partnership (“GEP”). GEP is an aggregator of green economy best practices, leveraging economic data for the greater community to share and benchmark. There is a strong drive for measuring nonfinancial performance, starting from this year’s World Economic Forum (“WEF”) where the big 4 accounting firms (PWC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY) jointly launched with WEF an ESG reporting initiative under the heading of Measuring Stakeholder Capitalism. Investment bodies, the private sector and governments are all exposed to environmental and social risks, hence GEP aims to provide a reliable base for such knowledge.
"WE WORK REMOTELY, WE USE RECRUITMENT SOFTWARE, WE NOW COINED THE DIGITAL NOMAD TERM, THESE ARE JUST A COUPLE OF SUCH EXAMPLES."
How has the last financial year been? What expectations do you have from next financial year? In my previous role, the revenue profile changed dramatically in 2020 as all the revenues previously generated from advisory and sponsorship have decreased from 50% to about 10% of the company turnover. What kept the company afloat was its solar business and O&M. The entity became a solar company, and as such its shareholder already possessed all the required competencies and allowed me to focus on what I am most passionate about, knowledge.
According to you, how Climate Change impacts the economy ? Creates new opportunities and allows for the SMEs to thrive. Quantitatively the economy of a country is 90% composed of SMEs. Although the opposite may account for GDP where large companies provide the bulk of the economic turnover, it is SMEs that are mostly responsible for innovation and efficiency. Every event where change is necessary, such as a pandemic, allows for new economic and operational efficiencies to enter mainstream. We work remotely, we use recruitment software, we now coined the Digital Nomad term, these are just a couple of such examples.
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Currently how is the energy mix in the UAE? How is it likely to change in the next 5 years?
Please tell us what steps has GEP taken in recent times to reduce carbon footprint.
The UAE has already globally proven that Renewables are the cheapest form of energy. This has been a success story by developing an IPP policy that shared risks and rewards across the entire value chain of solar. The scale and pricing is a true example of appropriate policy harvesting the true potential of private sector towards Climate Change
The provision of commercially viable and investment grade knowledge is pivotal to reducing carbon emissions. Even in crisis, there is no shortage of funding for good projects. However if projects fail is often due to something missing or being incorrect. In distributed solar, as an example, I have personally seen that price wars affect adverse development. A company will try to undermine its competitors by providing that amazing discount rate on the tariff,
however unless project IRR is above cost of capital, that project will never see the light of day! I drive often on Umm Suqeim street in Dubai, where a couple of years back we lost a big school project, highly visible due to location, to a competitor. I would normally have no issues with that, however every time I drive in front of that magnificent rooftop perfectly positioned for maximum efficiency I am reminded that theat project never happened as the company could not secure financing and the contract did not allow for a time provision. Hence GEP and its knowledge repository is key to carbon reductions!
THE PROVISION OF COMMERCIALLY VIABLE AND INVESTMENT GRADE KNOWLEDGE IS PIVOTAL TO REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS. EVEN IN CRISIS, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF FUNDING FOR GOOD PROJECTS. HOWEVER IF PROJECTS FAIL IS OFTEN DUE TO SOMETHING MISSING OR BEING INCORRECT. IN DISTRIBUTED SOLAR, AS AN EXAMPLE, I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN THAT PRICE WARS AFFECT ADVERSE DEVELOPMENT.
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COMPANY FEATURE
JINKOSOLAR IS SOLE PV COMPANY GIVEN HIGHEST AAA RATING FOR CREDIT QUALITY IN THE CHINESE MARKET
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (JinkoSolar or the Company) (NYSE:JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it is the sole PV company given the highest AAA rating for credit quality in the Chinese market. This highest rating is the result recognition of market quality credit management capabilities and levels of a company, through a comprehensive evaluation of the Company’s credit, quality assurance capabilities, market operation capabilities and other indicators, as well as market quality credit management capabilities and levels. conducted by the China Association for Quality (CAQ). With this recognition, JinkoSolar sets a new company milestone and benchmark for the rest of the PV industry in terms of user satisfaction and quality management. Leveraging the Company’s leading intelligent manufacturing process and cell and module product quality, JinkoSolar has become a highly respected name in the global PV industry. It continues to elevate international standards for intelligent premium quality manufacturing, with its advanced intelligent equipment and excellent quality control system, JinkoSolar has been awarded numerous international quality certifications, and its outstanding reputation has contributed to positioning Chinese manufacturers as
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some of the most dominant players in the global PV industry beyond China. In addition, with its advanced intelligent equipment and excellent quality control system, JinkoSolar has been awarded numerous international quality certifications. Based on its superior product capabilities product innovation supply stability and a well-established comprehensive customer global service network, a well-established global strategic network to continuously improve customer value, and a proven track record in innovation and development - JinkoSolar has been ranked first in terms of global shipments for four consecutive years.
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We will continue to focus on the R&D of our core technologies, and upgrade and optimize production lines to improve the quality of our PV products, said Mr. Kangping Chen, Chief Executive Officer of JinkoSolar. In order to further promote the development towards grid parity, we will focus our efforts on product iteration and continue to bring premium quality products to our global customers that will reduce costs and improve system efficiency. In the future, we will continue to assume the responsibility of a leading PV company, bringing to market more optimized PV products, and strongly support the global transformation to clean and green energy and drive the high-quality development of the global solar industry.”
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PRODUCT FEATURE JINKOSOLAR IS SOLE PV COMPANY GIVEN HIGHEST AAA RATING FOR CREDIT QUALITY IN THE CHINESE MARKET
Holding 15% Market Share, realizing the world’ s largest shipment for four consecutive years with a global installed capacity of 700GW, JinkoSolar’ s cumulative global shipments now exceed 70 GW. For every 10 modules in the world, 1 is produced by JinkoSolar; for every 10kWh of PV power, 1 kWh comes from JinkoSolar modules; for every 10 tons of carbon reduction brought by PV power, 1 ton is removed thanks to JinkoSolar green technology. JinkoSolar is one of the largest and most innovative solar panel manufacturers in the world. They are ranked as a top solar brand in debt financed projects and named a most “bankable” PV manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Projects using JinkoSolar modules have secured more long term-loan financing than any other Chinese PV brand ever. Tiger Pro
The first batch of Tiger Pro series modules has officially been shipped from JinkoSolar factory in Yiwu. An order for over 82GW of Tiger Pro has been signed since its release in May 2020as of January 2021, receiving the positive feedback of customers from all over the world. Tiger Pro series adopts the optimal wafer size of 182mm to match the market demand with a high power output of upto 585Wp and high efficiency of upto more than 21%., and by implementing the module’s high efficiency, it can maximize the power output up to 585W. In addition, Tiger Pro's high compatibility and adaptability can effectively reduce the LCOE, and this makes Tiger Pro size become the standard of the new generation in the PV industry.
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Pushing Performance Boundaries
On January 1st, 2021, JinkoSolar set a new world record of 24.9% for high-efficiency n-type monocrystalline silicon (c-Si) TOPCon solar cell. This result was independently confirmed by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. The company is eyeing the 26% cell efficiency and 700 W panel output by 2021 and rolling out mass production on this process in 2022.
Expanding Production Capacity and Efficiency
JinkoSolar broke ground for its massive new cell facility in Chuxiong, Yunnan on October 08, 2020, sitting on about 67 hectares of land - roughly the size of 100 soccer fields. The Chuxiong cell facility will be the largest single cell production base in the world with 20 GW cell capacity. To put the number in perspective, the total amount of cell capacity (all-time) for Haining (6.6GW), Penang(4.4GW) base added up to only about 11 GW as of December 2020. If Jinkosolar hits its 20GW projection, the cell capacity of the company will climb to over 30GW. The Chuxiong factory will be powered by 100% renewables including rooftop solar and local hydro power, to become the world's first cell manufacturing facility to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality.
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INSIGHTS OUTLOOK: RENEWABLE ENERGY IN JORDAN
Drivers and status
Jordan’s most abundantly available renewable energy resources are solar and wind. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law and its amendments form the backbone of Jordan’s policy landscape for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Jordan’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) commits to a 14% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The NDC’s actions include developing and utilising renewable energy sources while encouraging investments in renewable energy. Purely from a cost perspective, substantial reductions in the cost of renewable energy technologies over the past decade offer a compelling case for the government to pursue a greater role for renewables in the future energy mix. In addition, the government supports the adoption of electric vehicles, even while expansion of the charging infrastructure is needed. Advancing renewable energy in Jordan
Renewable energy solutions will be instrumental in improving energy security, reducing the cost of energy supply, advancing environmental preservation and strengthening Jordan’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. To support the next phase of renewables growth, a broader policy mix focusing on deployment, integration and enabling conditions at the sector level is needed. Demand creation and electrification of end-uses will also be crucial.
PURELY FROM A COST PERSPECTIVE, SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS IN THE COST OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OVER THE PAST DECADE OFFER A COMPELLING CASE FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PURSUE A GREATER ROLE FOR RENEWABLES IN THE FUTURE ENERGY MIX." | MIDDLE EAST | JAN-FEB ISSUE 2020
The report gives key recommendations for Jordan to realise the full economic, social and environmental potential of renewables in seven key areas, with applications spanning power, transport, and heating/ cooling for buildings and industry. Renewable energy investments and local industry development and job creation are also addressed, as illustrated in Figure ES1. The outcome is for renewables to comprise a much higher share of Jordan’s energy mix while improving energy security and reducing the cost of supply ACCELERATING JORDAN’S ENERGY TRANSITION: RECOMMENDED ACTION AREAS Provide the conditions for renewables to grow in the power sector
Clarify the traj ectory for renewables in Jordan’ s energy mix. The Master Strategy for the Energy Sector provides a long-term vision for the evolution of the country’ s energy sector. However, the indefinite suspension of new proj ects over 1 megawatt (MW) since January 2019 has introduced uncertainty to the sector. To achieve high shares of renewables in the energy mix and low energy costs, integrated plans and policies for electricity demand stimulation through the electrification of end-uses should be pursued between ministries, cross-sector applications improved, and energy poverty alleviated. Partnerships among ministries, distribution companies and municipalities can help to achieve this.
Foster continued growth of renewable power generation Shorten approval processes and proj ect timelines that add to risks and transaction costs. While utility and small-proj ects are affected differently, the time needed between expressing interest and proj ect commissioning can be several years. Steps are needed to establish a fixed milestone-based timeframe.
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Standardising land acquisition processes by pre developing sites – including the development of grid interconnection infrastructure, conduct of sector specific environmental and social impact assessments (e.g., bird migration studies in the case of wind) and completion of land acquisition – can level the playing field for private participation in future tender processes. Government programmes have also been launched to deploy rooftop solar PV systems for small residential consumers currently under national welfare schemes. Such programmes should be scaled up to increase social impact, reduce consumer energy expenditure and limit government subsidy costs. The electricity tariff design and charges (e.g., wheeling rates) for renewable energy projects should accurately reflect the true cost of the services delivered by the network. Strengthen linkages to energy efficiency - Despite numerous bylaws enacted to advance energy efficiency measures – as well as the JREEEF and the Jordan Chamber of Industry’s targeted financing programmes for energy audits – renewable energy penetration has been limited. Therefore, the industrial sector’s capacity could be developed to implement energy efficiency (and renewable energy) measures and institute industry-specific benchmarks and best practices. In power generation, for instance, combined heat and power applications can dramatically improve efficiencies and can offer cost-effective energy alternatives, especially in industries where both electric and thermal energy are consumed. Pilot projects already exist, such as in Wadi Shalala in Irbid; therefore, dedicated regulations are needed to scale up the adoption of such solutions.
Plan for the integration of higher shares of renewable power Strengthen national transmission and distribution infrastructure. The lack of capacity to handle higher shares of renewables in the transmission and distribution infrastructure is a key hurdle for further growth. Tools – such as the IRENA FlexTool – are available to analyse a power system’s flexibility needs, determine least-cost solutions and integrate them into the strategy. Liaising with other ministries related to industry, agriculture, transport and water is crucial for identifying regions with existing and upcoming power demand potential. In the short-term, Jordan should identify priorities for the distribution network, mobilise investments to strengthen infrastructure and unlock network capacity to integrate renewables and other loads, such as those from electric vehicle charging stations.
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Introduce a storage code for grid management at the transmission and distribution level. Storage brings substantial value for grid management, whether as a stand-alone asset or when integrated with a renewable power supply. Therefore, the formulation of a dedicated storage code provides regulatory guidance for the development of battery storage infrastructure at the generation, transmission, distribution and end user levels, as well as instructions to connect to the grid. These actions must be taken at the ministerial level in consultation with the system operator, distribution companies and other stakeholders. Improve load management through demand-side solutions. The increasing share of variable renewable power in Jordan’s electricity mix will require active measures to match demand and supply in a manner that reduces overall system costs and incremental integration infrastructure investment. A renewable energy peak-load strategy must be developed and implemented to address peak demand in buildings and industry through solar PV and storage, when this is competitive with expensive peaking plants. In parallel, the feasibility of time-of-use tariffs must be assessed to facilitate demand shifting towards low-load periods.
Incentivise the use of renewables for heating and cooling
Support greater adoption of renewable solutions in buildings and industry. Solar water heating applications remain the most mature forms of renewable usage in heating/cooling, but deficiencies in targets for deployment, enforcement of mandates and codes, and a long-term financial incentive programme addressing end users’ present challenges. The development of a clear, long-term solar water heater penetration strategy for the residential, commercial and industry sectors is recommended, as is annual reporting of the data collected from the sales of such systems. Support renewable options for transport and mobility
Start to diversify energy use in the transport sector.The transport sector – Jordan’s largest energy consumer – relies mainly on diesel and gasoline. Government efforts to decrease energy use in the sector rely on incentivising high-efficiency vehicles. However, the development of charging infrastructure has lagged. An improved business case for the private sector’s participation in charging infrastructure development is needed urgently. Time-of-use pricing should also be enacted to avoid additional burden on the grid.
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Catalyse renewable energy investment
Build the capacity of local financing institutions and project developers. Local financial institutions have low involvement with utility-scale renewable energy financing. On lending and risk mitigation facilities by international financing institutions can increase local banks’ experience and mobilise larger shares of domestic capital for renewable energy development. Moreover, developing the capacity of green lending units in local commercial banks will improve the implementation of programmes from JREEEF and the Central Bank of Jordan, as well as widen access to additional international financing. These actions can be undertaken in collaboration with the Association of Banks. Strengthen local industries and create jobs in renewables
skills development, and research and development. Beyond the manufacturing of renewable energy technologies, new opportunities for value creation range from operation and maintenance, design, engineering and financial services to innovative solutions such as industrial automation, smart metering and hydrogen infrastructure. The sector must build adequate skills to meet the needs of a rapidly growing renewable energy sector by partnering with training institutes, universities and industry in a manner that ensures a gender-equal workforce. Finally, abrupt policy changes – such as the suspension of new projects over 1 MW – negatively impact the market growth potential of local enterprises. While a local content regulation is in place, its definition, effectiveness, and influence on cost and quality need to be closely assessed. Source: IRENA
Leverage capacity from other sectors and maximise renewable energy job creation. Achieving the benefits of a renewable energy-based energy transition requires a broad mix of policies beyond those that focus on deployment alone. These include industrial policies,
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CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF ROOFTOP SOLAR LEADERS At Rooftop Solar Congress Middle East 2021 Awards Ceremony TOP HONORS WERE AWARDED TO ENTREPRENEURS, INNOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGIES AND CORPORATES FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MIDDLEEAST ROOFTOP SOLAR INDUSTRY The Rooftop Solar Congress Middle East 2021 Awards are powered by SolarQuarter. Acknowledging the fact that Rooftop Solar projects play a very vital role in the development of the Solar Sector of any region, the awards were celebrated to recognize the achievements of these exceptional individuals, projects, technologies, innovations and services which have made their mark in the Middle East Rooftop Solar Industry. According to the African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) report, several african nations are on path to joining the gigawatt club. To date, close to 700 GW of PV has been installed worldwide. Some countries adopted solar sooner than others and already rely on large solar installed capacities after almost 15 years of installations being commissioned. Other countries were slower to embrace solar and be able to enjoy its benefits but they are rapidly catching up. Overall, 37 countries across the world have already installed more than 1 GW of solar. The Gigawatt club is the unofficial name of the group of countries that have passed the 1 GW mark. Out of these 37, only 2 African countries are members of the Club (South Africa and Egypt). This is very little, but it may soon change as different African countries have developed a growing appetite for solar recently. South Africa and Egypt, which are already in the Gigawatt Club, will continue their solar journey and add sizable capacities to their grid. As per the report Algeria, with a 4 GW pipeline, is a major contender for the gigawatt club. Neighboring Morocco, which has put in place a more transparent and efficient tender and development process over the years, has plans to add almost 2 GW of new projects in the coming years and has just entered a crucial stage of the Noor PV II – Phase 1 400 MW tender, the report added.
THE PROUD WINNERS OF THE 'ROOFTOP SOLAR CONGRESS MIDDLE EAST 2021 AWARDS' ARE: INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
EPC COMPANY OF THE YEAR: INDUSTRIAL
OzEnergy
PROJECT DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR: INDUSTRIAL - YELLOW DOOR ENERGY
It is an experienced EPC company with their services covering a broad spectrum rangi ng from the development, consulting, planning, construction, and the operation of solar power plants. . Whether i t' s turnkey soluti ons as a general contractor or in the role of service provider for special sub-sectors, to date the company have successfully brought to market over 250 megawatts of photovoltaic output, with 3, 5 megawatts in it’ s own i nventory. They have managed over 100 projects globally in 10 countries.
The company is the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses with over 120 megawatts of solar proj ects i n the Middle East and South Asia. It’ s solar and energy efficiency solutions enable busi nesses to reduce energy costs, i mprove power reliability and lower carbon emissions. The company currently has 65 employees i n 5 markets: UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Yellow Door Energy
ELECTRIC 2 WHEELER MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR:B2B
The company offers best-in-class features and design for its electric 2 wheelers. Nexzu’ s cutti ng-edge e-scooters and ecycles are equipped with several value-added benefits and through their innovati ve, li ghtwei ght, affordable products, the company offers breakthrough technology, comfortable ride, environment-fri endli ness, a user-centri c approach, hi ghtech security, and extensive R&D.
Nexzu Mobility CHANNEL PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Power n Sun
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: CABLE
Apar Industries Limited
The company is the largest distributor of PV components in the regions with the turnover of more than Rs 100 cr. It i s a One stop for solar Solutions, Supplies and Systems. The company supported resi denti al, commerci al and i ndustri al installations for on-Grid, Off-Grid and PV. The company designs, supplies and supervi ses solar proj ects and supports Solar installations with complete solar components.
The company is one of the Leading Manufacturer and Suppliers to the Solar Segment. It has i n-house developed sui table XLPO compound for Electron Beam Irradiation for a range of solar Photo-Voltai c Cables for emergi ng PV based renewable energy installations. The company is one of the First few in India havi ng EN Certi fi cati on for Solar Cable wi th E-beam Technology. These Electron beam cross linked cables work for max operati ng temp as 120 Deg c. & the cable life is beyond 25 Years.
Grand Master Awards 2020:
MR. IVANO IANNELLI, CEO, DUBAI CARBON
ENG MOHAMMED AL TAANI, SECRETARY GENERAL & VICE CHAIRMAN, ARAB RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMISSION & VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JORDANIAN RENEWABLES ENERGY SOCIETY
As the CEO of Dubai Carbon, He has established a track record in the identifi cati on and i mplementati on of green growth strategies within a subnational and regional marketplace, bringing the enterpri se entrusted to hi m from concept to implementation. He has brought in a great team management, strong investment strategi es and a commi tment to excellence that have not only contributed to the growth of the firm but have also contributed to the advancement of clean energy
He is the general manager of Jordanian Renewable Energy Society & Secretary General of Arab Renewable Energy Commission. . He is the Chairman of the Jordanian Smart Cities Association and has been worki ng i n the fi eld of Renewable Energy since 1988. Have been a researcher and have published more than 25 papers. He was the founder of the Global Net for Renewable Energy in the Desert regions. Also now he is Chai rman of Renewable energy commi ttee i n Jordan Institution for Standards & Meteorology , Ambassador of the DONG energy solar challenge events i n the mi ddleeast countries and also Member in the board of directors of renewable energy center i n Phi ladelphi a uni versi ty.
MR. LAURENT LONGUET, CEO SIRAJ POWER
He is the CEO and co-founder of SirajPower, UAE’ s Leading Distributed Solar Energy Provi der. Founded i n 2015, He has worked hard towards making the co. a pioneer in the field of unique and fully comprehensi ve solar energy leasi ng solutions allowing businesses to substantially reduce their energy expenditure and fulfi l thei r sustai nable commi tment without having to invest upfront capital investment. He has spent more than 15 years worki ng i n the development and construction of international energy projects in Europe, Iran, Indonesia, and the Mi ddle East for the Group Total.
MR. JEREMY CRANE, CEO, YELLOW DOOR ENERGY
He is a thought leader in the solar industry in MEA and beyond. He founded Yellow Door Energy i n 2015 wi th a passi on to help businesses in emerging markets reduce energy costs, increase energy reli abi li ty, all whi le reduci ng thei r environmental footprint. Under his leadership, the co. rapidly became the leadi ng di stri buted solar developer i n MEA, wi th over 120 megawatts of solar assets. . As an industry thought leader, he regularly appears on TV and other soci al medi a platforms.
MR. AHMED S. NADA, PRESIDENT, MIDDLE EAST SOLAR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (MESIA)
He is the President of the Middle East Solar Industry Association and also the Head of Operati ons & Mai ntenance at Masdar. He brings over two decades of experience in the energy and power i ndustry across the Mi ddle East regi on. He has contributed outstandingly towards the growth of the solar industry in the Mi ddle East regi on.
EV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: BATTERY ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
The company has a sales turnover of around one billion US dollar. In addition, by steppi ng i n to the new platform under Li-Ion technology, battery packs to electric vehicles (2W & 3W-E-rickshaw & E-auto), telecom/stati onary and ESSalong with this the company has also demonstrated the power bank technology and has been awarded the desi gn patent of the outer casing of power banks.
Amara Raja Batteries Limited: EV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: BATTERY NMC CHEMISTRY -
The company is one of the leading manufacturers of Lithium Ion battery in Indi a . Usi ng best i n class LFP and NMC cells with in-house developed BMS , software and IOT solutions. It makes Battery Packs i n NMC chemi stry usi ng 3. 6 V cells with varied Ah capacities from 3. 6 V to 72 V architecture.
Ipower Batteries Pvt Ltd:
EV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: STORAGE -
The company has established state of art research facilities to conduct intensi ve research on advanced green energy storage technologies and evaluating the in-house developed product using the NABL certi fi ed i n--house electri cal testing labs.
Amara Raja Batteries Limited:
EV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
The company has a workforce strength of above 250 people in India. The company offers i ts servi ces i n Powertrai n, Catalytic convertor, Electric vehicle, aerospace and digital solutions. They have developed the software soluti on called ' ODIN' which is under Industry 4. 0 solutions.
Jendamark India Pvt. Ltd:
EV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR: POWERTRAIN
EMF Innovations Pte Ltd. ELECTRIC FLEET MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR -
Tata Motors Limited:
EV SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The company is a fully equipped organisation doing both magnet-less and magnet DC motors for a wi de range of applications starting from EV to agricultural equipment, mining equipment, constructi onal equi pment and so on. These motors are Locally designed , engineered and sourced parts, supplier development, manufacturi ng and marketed on i ts own by the company.
The Company is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehi cles, pi ck-ups, trucks and buses. It i s Indi a’ s largest and the only OEM offering extensive range of integrated, smart and e-mobi li ty soluti ons havi ng operati ons i n India, the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 103 subsi di ari es, 10 associate companies, 3 joint ventures and 2 joint operations.
The company' s vehicle battery has an efficient battery management system (BMS), and i s tuned to enable the vehi cle to have a higher range and performance. The battery capacity of its EV is installed - 2. 9 kWh and usable - 2. 6 kWh. The BMS also allows a 45% speedier charging rate and significantly increases standby ti me
Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd:
EV SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: SIMULATION
The company is a division of a 105 years old world-class consultancy for engi neeri ng, technology, i nnovati on and strategy. Their leading-edge simulation software enables users to quickly and accurately create, analyse and opti mi ze complex physical systems - from initial concept to final design.
Ricardo Software:
EV SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: TELEMATICS 4 WHEELER -
The company provides Service network across 40+ cities in India with service capabi li ty of full electri c vehi cle scheduled service , battery pack repair and refurbishment , Fast charging Infrastructure , App showi ng chargi ng locati on near to the customer and Mobile charging van facility to support customers 35 uni que features through connected vehicle platform and advanced diagnostics through telematics.
Tata Motors Limited:
EV SOLUTION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: TELEMATICS 2 WHEELER -
The company is India’ s first EV company to launch high performance EV that was bui lt on a fully i ntegrated tech platform. The telematics hub of this company makes all the communications from and to the vehi cle possi ble, ensuri ng the vehicle is constantly connected to its server and monitored by it.
Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd: EV SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR: DESIGN AND MODELING -
CAS Modeling:
The company is a Global Design consulting firm. They have in-house experti se wi th combi ned experi ence i n Automoti ve design , Product & Packaging Design, Proto development using advanced techni ques to serve the cli ents i n one Roof solution for their Design development
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