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fostering clean energy partnerships
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Calendar in brief
Upcoming Network events
May 3-4, 2017: Workshop & Training: Energy Efficiency: A Key driver for Clean Energy Transition (focus on cooling technologies), Doha, Qatar, in cooperation with QNRF
May 9, 2017: The first UAE GCC-Cigre - EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network event in Abu Dhabi, UAE
May 15-16, 2017: Workshop & Training “GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centres Network”, Dubai UAE in cooperation with DEWA and other EU and GCC entities
May 21-22, 2017: Workshop - Electricity Interconnections and Trading for Growth and Efficiency in Manama, Bahrain, in cooperation with the GCC Interconnection Authority,
The Network partnering in events
April 25-26, 2017: The Network at the MENA New Energy 2017 Conference, Dubai, UAE
May 17, 2017: The Network event partner of the Solar Rooftop Initiative in Dubai, UAE
May 21-22, 2017: The Network at the Green Mobility Workshop & Summit, Dubai, UAE
June 21–22, 2017: The Network at the Energy Transition Leaders Forum 2017 in Brussels, Belgium, within the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)
Other highlighted events
April 10-11, 2017: 6th Annual Arab Future Cities Summit Qatar 2017, 10-11 April 2017, Doha Qatar, supported by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA).
April 17-18, 2017: The Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy Investment Forum, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organised by the Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO), an office within the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources
April 19-20, 2017: "Reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry", event organised by the Energy Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and CATO, Zaandam and Petten, The Netherlands
March 2017 Network Highlights
Webinar: "Saudi Arabia National Renewable Programme", REPDO and SAGIA
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Workshop & Training: Energy Efficiency: A Key driver for Clean Energy Transition (focus on cooling technologies), Doha, Qatar
The Network invites you at the two-day event "Energy Efficiency: A Key Driver For Clean Energy Transition" organised in partnership with Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). The event is scheduled for 3-4 May 2017 at the QNRF’s Events Hall, at the Tornado Tower in Doha, Qatar.
The aim of the event is to foster partnerships by bringing together high-level stakeholders from the EU and the GCC to discuss Energy Efficiency and Cooling Technologies suitable for the region, exchange best practices and lesson learned and advance collaboration between EU and GCC actors. The two-day event includes a number of workshops, experts’ networking, and training sessions. The draft agenda is released and available at the event’s webpage.
The online registration form is active and will be open until 17 April 2017. You may apply your interest to attend the event here.
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The first UAE GCC-Cigre - EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network event in Abu Dhabi, UAE
The GCC-Cigre study committee “System Performance Development and Renewable Energy” in collaboration with the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network are organizing the first UAE GCC-Cigre - EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network event to be held on 9 May 2017, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at TRANSCO premises. The event is in line with the GCC-Cigre efforts to promote the research on the system performance development and effective utilization of renewable energy sources in GCC Countries.
Novel approaches and planning tools for developing energy management systems, dynamic reactive power planning for transmission systems and optimal planning of renewable energy integration in smart distribution networks, will be presented by world-class professors and Masdar Institute researchers. Dr. Haris Doukas, Network’s Research Collaboration Specialist will deliver the “From Data Analytics to Energy Management Action Plans: An Application for the Built Environment” technical presentation. The draft agenda is released and is available at event’s webpage.
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Workshop & Training: “GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centres Network”, Dubai UAE with DEWA
The EU-GCC Clean Energy Network, in cooperation with DEWA and other EU and GCC entities, are organising an inception meeting and training workshop on “GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centres Network”, which will take place on 15-16 May 2017 in Dubai, UAE. The aim of the inception meeting is to agree on the formation of the GCC PV Testing Labs network and also develop a consensus on its aims, objectives, and organisation. The agenda of the workshop will be announced soon through the event’s webpage.
Stay tuned. Interested labs, entities can already contact the Network experts to register their interest at contact@eugcc-cleanergy.net.
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Workshop: Electricity Interconnections and Trading for Growth and Efficiency, Manama, Bahrain
The Network invites you at the two day workshop "Electricity Interconnections and Trading for Growth and Efficiency" organised in partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCC IA). The event is scheduled to take place on 21-22 May 2017 in Manama, Bahrain.
The workshop aims to examine the relationship between transmission network integration and market trading especially for the utilisation of renewables and the optimisation of generation despatch. It intends to elicit the views of various stakeholders on the actions that would be of greatest value for the Gulf region. It is also an opportunity for policy makers and technical experts from GCC and EU Countries to learn from each other in supporting, deploying, and implementing large scale Renewable Energy projects.
You may follow updates and announcements regarding the event through the dedicated webpage. The online registration form is active and will be open until 7 May 2017. You may apply your interest to attend the event here.
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The Network partnering in events
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The Network supports the MENA New Energy 2017 Conference in Dubai, UAE
The EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is among the supporting partners of the MENA New Energy 2017 conference to be held in Dubai, UAE on 25-26 April 2017. The event -formerly known as MENASol- brings senior executives from all over the globe but most importantly brings the key influencers, government officials, C-Level executives from developers and EPCs from the key MENA region.
The Network Director, Mr. Frank Wouters, will moderate a dedicated panel session on day 1 of the event on "Renewable Energy installation and products’ standards, regulations and guidelines: sharing the international experience".
Network members can benefit from a special discount offered in the pass. For more information, updates as well as the discount code, please check here.
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The Network event partner of the Solar Rooftop Forum in Dubai, UAE
EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is an event partner of the Solar Rooftop Forum to be held on 17 May 2017 in Dubai, organised by the WBC Group. Mr. Frank Wouters, Network Director is among the invited speakers.
The Solar Rooftop Forum aims to accelerate the adoption of solar power across Dubai’s residential, commercial and industrial sectors by addressing the key regional challenges currently restricting the uptake in the market, as well as delving into new business models driving the distributed generation sector on international markets. You may visit the event’s website for more information and registration.
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The Network at the I DRIVE CHANGE: Green Mobility Forum in Dubai, UAE
The Network is pleased to support and take part at the Green Mobility Forum, an event organised in Dubai on 21 – 22 May 2017 in Dubai by the WBC Group. With the support of a number of key government entities, the I DRIVE CHANGE initiative aims to advance sustainable transportation in the Emirates by helping accelerate the uptake of alternative fuel vehicles.
More information available soon through the website.
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The Network at the Energy Transition Leaders Forum 2017, Brussels, Belgium
Revolve’s second Energy Transition Leaders Forum is coming to Brussels on 22 June 2017 as the ‘finale’ of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).
The Network is supporting the event as a knowledge partner, while the Director, Mr. Frank Wouters, will be delivering an address during the Forum.
This influential forum is part of the 5th edition of Revolve’s flagship public information campaign – Visualizing Energy – that highlights the human dimension of the energy transition by showing workers in action on different renewable energy and energy efficiency projects around Europe and beyond with the aim of raising awareness with citizens and policy-makers about the great potential of green growth.
News and updates will be uploaded frequently at event's webpage.
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Arab Future Cities Summit, April 10-11, 2017, Doha Qatar
With the World Cup 2022 fast approaching and in a bid to facilitate its National Vision Strategy 2030, the Qatar Government has undertaken a number of initiatives across sectors that involve implementation of technology along with seamless execution of major infrastructure projects. Industry reports indicate that the government is expected to spend $40bn on railways, $15.5bn on the new airport, $20bn investment in roads, $7.4bn on the new port and $4bn on stadiums.
Against this backdrop, the 2017 Arab Future Cities Summit’s aim is to highlight the building blocks required towards achieving a sustainable and connected city. The event is supported by KAHRAMAA the Qatari General Electricity and Water Corporation and will be held on 10th and 11th April 2017 at The Ritz Carlton, Doha
Considering the limited time ahead and the limited availability, the Network invites companies that would be interested in this event for exploring business opportunities, to contact directly Mr Gijesh Menon, Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC at Tel: +971 4 4542 135, gijesh@expotrade-me.com.
More at http://www.arabfuturecities.com/
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Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy Investment Forum (SAREIF)
Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy future is one of the most anticipated in the region, and the world. The Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy Investment Forum (SAREIF), will seek to accelerate the Kingdom’s renewable energy deployment program – a key component of economic transformation and Vision 2030. Bringing together leading energy and economic voices from within Saudi Arabia, the first SAREIF will connect the Kingdom’s vast renewable energy investment opportunities with influential business leaders from the worlds of investment, development and academia.
You will hear from illustrious panelists and speakers including: Turki Al Shehri, Head of Renewable Energy Project Development Office, Adnan Amin, Director General of IRENA, H.E. Mohammed Al Tuwaijri, Vice-Minister for Ministry of Economy and Planning, H.E Dr. Hashim Yamani, President, KACARE, H.E Dr. Muhammed Al Jasser, Chairman of ECRA, H.E Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources.
See invitation on the image above and information on the event here.
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‘Reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry', April 19-20, 2017, Zaandam and Petten, The Netherlands
In cooperation with ECN, CATO will co-host the two-day conference ‘Reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry', on the 19-20 April 2017. The scientific programme includes presentations of the latest results from the European funded Horizon 2020 projects, STEPWISE and FReSMe, which both focus on designing and demonstrating innovate CO2 capture techniques to reduce the carbon footprint of steel production. An interactive session will also focus on policies to support decarbonization efforts, while maintaining competitiveness and innovation in the European steel sector.
More information here https://www.co2-cato.org/
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March 2017 Network Highlights
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Webinar: Saudi Arabia National Renewable Programme
The webinar on Saudi Arabia National Renewable Programme was delivered on 8 March 2017 and was organised for the EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network by the Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO), an office of the Saudi Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and was also facilitated by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). The webinar was recorded and is available through the event’s webpage.
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New "Members Announcements" web-section
We are glad to inform you that we have introduced a new section on our website, dedicated to Members Introduction and Members Announcements. We invite you to share your news and announcements about scientific conferences and events, training sessions, research outcomes, reports, press releases, calls for cooperation, business opportunities and more that are related to clean energy topics.
You may use the online form or visit the Members Announcement area at the Quick Links section of our website.
We look forward to spreading your news within the Network and beyond!
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