North Africa sees surge in large-scale solar energy projects
DUBAI, NON-US, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 15, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Solar Power North Africa Conference is taking place from 8 - 11 February 2016 in Cairo, Egypt, to enable private and government stakeholders to discuss key upcoming solar projects and strategies to drive growth in the North African solar power market.
Egypt is spearheading solar development in the region, having attracting the attention of major international solar developers and investors. With 2.3 gigawatts of power to be generated via photovoltaic energy over the next few years, the world is taking notice and key players are entering the market to establish relationships with local enterprises and make this ambitious goal a reality. Stakeholders at the conference will discuss what immediate steps need to be taken, plus explore the policy framework and formulate a strategy for driving North Africa’s solar energy sector forward.
www.solarpowernorthafrica.com/news
Energy demand continues to rise across North Africa and local governments have made renewed efforts to substantially increase their energy capacity through the development of renewable energy projects.
Therefore, this conference will gather regional decision makers responsible for ongoing and upcoming solar projects in North Africa to meet with specialized solar energy developers and technology providers in order to discuss strategies, best practices and solutions to existing challenges faced in the market.
Speakers include:
• Dr. Salah El Subky, Executive Chairman, New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
• Lamya Hady, Director - Egypt’s Solar FiT Programme, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)
• Jeremy Crane, COO, Adenium Energy Capital
• José Manuel Mezquita, Solar Business Development Head, Acciona Energía
• Sakher Bataineh, Solar Energy Projects Manager, DEWA
• Sharif Al Haj, Regional Manager North Africa, Access Power
• Mohamed Selim, Managing Director, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
• Amr Shaltoot, Member of the Board for Strategy and Investment, Enma’ Misr
• Abdulaziz Alobaidli, General Manager, Shams Power Company
• Dr. Eng. Hafez El Salmaway, Former Managing Director, Egypt ERA
• Elsayed Shaker, Director, South Cairo Electricity Distribution Company
• Akmal Zaghloul, Business Development Director, TAQA Arabia
• Faisal Eissa, Chief Operations Officer, SolarShams Company for New and Renewable Energies
• Maged Mahmoud, Director of Projects and Technical Affairs, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
• Abdelhalim Osama, Head of Technical Department, IRSC (Integrated Renewable & Sustainable Communities)
• …and many more.
The Solar Power North Africa Conference will take place from 8 - 11 February 2016 in Cairo, Egypt, and will feature a mix of keynote sessions, case studies, technical presentations and high level networking sessions. Sponsors include Conergy, Alumil Aluminium and Masar.
Find the full agenda, speaker list and registration form at www.solarpowernorthafrica.com/news or call +971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae for more information.
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Media contact: Loy Pinheiro, +971 4 360 2822, loy.pinheiro@iqpc.ae
Members of the press are invited to attend this important industry event. If you would like a complimentary press pass, please email Loy Pinheiro at loy.pinheiro@iqpc.ae.
Egypt is spearheading solar development in the region, having attracting the attention of major international solar developers and investors. With 2.3 gigawatts of power to be generated via photovoltaic energy over the next few years, the world is taking notice and key players are entering the market to establish relationships with local enterprises and make this ambitious goal a reality. Stakeholders at the conference will discuss what immediate steps need to be taken, plus explore the policy framework and formulate a strategy for driving North Africa’s solar energy sector forward.
www.solarpowernorthafrica.com/news
Energy demand continues to rise across North Africa and local governments have made renewed efforts to substantially increase their energy capacity through the development of renewable energy projects.
Therefore, this conference will gather regional decision makers responsible for ongoing and upcoming solar projects in North Africa to meet with specialized solar energy developers and technology providers in order to discuss strategies, best practices and solutions to existing challenges faced in the market.
Speakers include:
• Dr. Salah El Subky, Executive Chairman, New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)
• Lamya Hady, Director - Egypt’s Solar FiT Programme, Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC)
• Jeremy Crane, COO, Adenium Energy Capital
• José Manuel Mezquita, Solar Business Development Head, Acciona Energía
• Sakher Bataineh, Solar Energy Projects Manager, DEWA
• Sharif Al Haj, Regional Manager North Africa, Access Power
• Mohamed Selim, Managing Director, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
• Amr Shaltoot, Member of the Board for Strategy and Investment, Enma’ Misr
• Abdulaziz Alobaidli, General Manager, Shams Power Company
• Dr. Eng. Hafez El Salmaway, Former Managing Director, Egypt ERA
• Elsayed Shaker, Director, South Cairo Electricity Distribution Company
• Akmal Zaghloul, Business Development Director, TAQA Arabia
• Faisal Eissa, Chief Operations Officer, SolarShams Company for New and Renewable Energies
• Maged Mahmoud, Director of Projects and Technical Affairs, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
• Abdelhalim Osama, Head of Technical Department, IRSC (Integrated Renewable & Sustainable Communities)
• …and many more.
The Solar Power North Africa Conference will take place from 8 - 11 February 2016 in Cairo, Egypt, and will feature a mix of keynote sessions, case studies, technical presentations and high level networking sessions. Sponsors include Conergy, Alumil Aluminium and Masar.
Find the full agenda, speaker list and registration form at www.solarpowernorthafrica.com/news or call +971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae for more information.
-ENDS-
Media contact: Loy Pinheiro, +971 4 360 2822, loy.pinheiro@iqpc.ae
Members of the press are invited to attend this important industry event. If you would like a complimentary press pass, please email Loy Pinheiro at loy.pinheiro@iqpc.ae.
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