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fostering clean energy partnerships
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Note on our response to the Covid19 pandemic situation.
Dear Network Members and friends,
with the world battling the ongoing pandemic and economic and societal challenges, compounded by the low demand for hydrocarbons from the Gulf, the network is continuously monitoring the impact for the clean energy sector in the EU, the Gulf and globally.
Our main priority is the health and safety of people, which limits the ability for our usual events. Nevertheless, we remain fully operational and active, through remote working. Instead of physical meetings, we have adapted our work plan accordingly, focusing on increased online services, more knowledge products and videoconferencing. Stay tuned for the announcement of new features for our online services.
In our effort to provide value and strengthen communication channels, we have recently launched a series of webinars covering a broad range of topics, with input from leading experts and high-level officials. They continue to be free of charge and we invite you to participate.
We remain committed to providing value and we are open to partnerships and ideas. We are determined to navigate these challenging times and together with you we can find solutions for a cleaner energy future. Stay safe and healthy!
EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network Team
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EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is organising a series of webinars on the topic “Scaling-Up Solar PV Roof Top”. The first webinar focuses on “Market trends, regulations and business models to promote Solar PV Roof Top projects” and will take place on Wednesday 13 May 2020 at 10.00 CET. The webinar will debate the key challenges and opportunities in PV rooftop segment, in policies, technology advancement and investors perspective in commercial, industrial and residential space. It also aims to discuss Solar PV Roof top options suitable for the region, exchange relevant EU and GCC best practices and lesson learned as well as opportunities for EU GCC partnerships. Visit the event's webpage for more information.
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EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is organising a web discussion on "Climate change and clean energy in light of Covid-19 and oil price developments", taking place on Thursday 14 May 2020 at 12.00 CET. High level experts and officials from the EU and the GCC region are invited to address the following key questions::
- How has the covid-19 crisis affected action on climate change and clean energy?
- What impact will the low oil price have on climate change action, energy transition and economic diversification?
- What are the opportunities to develop green economic stimulus packages?
Visit the event's webpage for more information.
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The second webinar under the topic “Scaling-Up Solar PV Roof Top” focuses on “State of the art project construction and O&M” and will take place on Monday 18 May 2020 at 10.00 CET.
Visit the event's webpage for more information.
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EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, in collaboration with the Environmental Center for Arab Towns and with the support of Dubai Municipality and ATO, is organising the webinar “Intelligent energy management in a city level” scheduled for Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 10.00 CET. The webinar will focus on:
- Artificial intelligence techniques and architectures: From big data to smart energy services;
- Data-driven decision support system for smart energy cities;
- Smart city energy assessment framework and standards;
- Smart Grids and the integration of variable RES.
The agenda, the topics, the trainers' profile and the registration link is available at the event's webpage.
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The 3rd Meeting of the MENA Hydrogen Alliance, organised by Dii and co-hosted by EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2020 at 10.00 CET and will be an online, open event.
Following the first stakeholders’ consultation in January at WFES (hosted by Masdar) and the official launch at InterSolar ME on 4th March 2020, the 3rd meeting of the MENA Hydrogen Alliance provides a review on recent activities, as well as agreeing on scope of the Alliance’s work for the rest of 2020. This particular meeting will focus on connecting MENA to Europe by fostering a regional partnership between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen projects and local value chains.
The agenda and the registration link is available at the event's webpage.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, in collaboration with the Environmental Center for Arab Towns and with the support of Dubai Municipality and ATO, is organising the “Smart and sustainable local energy planning” webinar, on Tuesday, 2 June 2020 at 10.00 CET. The webinar will focus on:
- Tools and methods for the development of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) - The EU Covenant of Mayors Experience and lessons learnt;
- Mainstreaming energy efficiency projects – the «Triple-A» approach;
- Digitizing energy savings – an alternative approach for local and regional authorities: Bahrain city case study.
The detailed agenda and the registration process is available at the event's webpage.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is organising the web discussion "Hydrogen in the European Green Deal, a new vector for international cooperation". The discussion will take place on Wednesday, 3 June 2020 at 11.00 CET. The webinar will elaborate on the intraregional cooperation mechanisms that could drive the development of hydrogen projects in regions that could become potential suppliers of green fuels to Europe. The webinar will discuss the market, timelines, pathways, technology and technology transfer, finance and roadmaps. Visit the event's webpage for more information.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network; at the webinar “Clean Energy in the Arab Countries; Challenges and Future Ambitions” (in Arabic)
29 April 2020
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The Arab Council for Sustainable Energy organised the webinar “Clean Energy in the Arab Countries; Challenges and Future Ambitions”. The webinar was under the Patronage of Dr. Ashraf Abdulaziz, Secretary-General at the Arab Federation for Development, Sustainability and Environment.
The Network was represented by Dr. Mustapha Taoumi, Energy Technology Expert.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network at the webinar
“The opportunity of clean energy trade across the Mediterranean”
22 April 2020
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Frank Wouters, Network Director contributed as a speaker at the webinar “The opportunity of clean energy trade across the Mediterranean”, organised by ATA Insights.
The main topics of the webinar were:
- To consider what the EU Green Deal and the Industrial Strategy, and associated initiatives such as the 2030 Target Climate Plan, mean for the Mediterranean;
- To analyse the benefits of green energy trade between Europe and North Africa, particularly in view of Europe’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2050;
- To hear about the vectors of integration such as electricity & green gases – such as hydrogen and ammonia – and how these projects can lead to economic and hence political stability, coming from trade across The Mediterranean. The webinar recording and presentations are available here.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network contributes in the 1st World CleanTech Week eConvention on Green Hydrogen Technology Status Update
21 April 2020
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The Clean Tech Business Club organised a live e-discussion/e-conference on Green Hydrogen in which various hydrogen domain experts participated, namely:
Frank Wouters - EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, Florence Lambert - LITEN, Luc Grare -NEL Hydrogen, Adamo Screnci - Green Flamingo, Roland Kaeppner - NEOM Energy, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis - Hydrogen Europe, Marc Grunewald, MAN Energy Solutions. The recording of the webinar is available here.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network organised the webinar "Industry 4.0 in Energy Systems - Part II: Artificial Intelligence for enhancing Energy Efficiency"
21 April 2020
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network organised the webinar "Industry 4.0 in Energy Systems - Part II: Artificial Intelligence for enhancing Energy Efficiency" on 21 April 2020.
The presenters exchanged their experiences and knowledge on all aspects of Industry 4.0 aspects in energy systems, presented and discussed the most recent innovations, applications, trends, as well as concerns and practical challenges encountered. Moreover, during the webinar relevant EU and GCC policies, best practices and case studies were highlighted while opportunities for EU GCC partnerships were discussed. The recording and presentations of the webinar are available at the e-training centre of the website.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network organises the webinar on “Industry 4.0 in Energy Systems - Part I: Technologies and Methods for Smart Energy Systems”
15 April 2020
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The Network organised the webinar Industry 4.0 in Energy Systems - Part I: Technologies and Methods for Smart Energy Systems, delivered on 15 April 2020. The presenters exchanged their experiences and knowledge on all aspects of Industry 4.0 aspects in energy systems, presented and discussed the most recent innovations, applications, trends, as well as concerns and practical challenges encountered. Moreover, during the webinar relevant EU and GCC policies, best practices and case studies were highlighted while opportunities for EU GCC partnerships were discussed. The recording and presentations of the webinar are available at the e-training centre of the website.
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The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network at the Daily Energy Commentary - New Silk Road “PODCAST"
1 April 2020
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Frank Wouters, Network Director participated at the New Silk Road “Podcast", a daily initiative of the Gulf Intelligence. Frank Kane from Arab News joined also the discussion which was moderated by Sean Evers from Gulf Intelligence.
The podcast is available here.
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The Parliament Magazine hosts and opinion article authored by Dr. Haris Doukas, Associate Professor, National Technical University of Athens and EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network Research Collaboration Specialist, Dr. Alexandros Nikas, Energy Policy Unit, National Technical University of Athens, and Dr. Ajay Gambhir, Grantham Institute of Imperial College London entitled "Convergence between technological progress and sustainability is not that obvious". The article is availabe here. [Photo credit: Pixabay]
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The Green Hydrogen for a European Green Deal A 2x40 GW Initiative publication authored by Prof. Dr. Ad van Wijk and Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, is now available and can be downloaded here.
This publication is initiated by ‘Hydrogen Europe’ and endorsed by ‘African Hydrogen Partnership Initiative’, ‘Ukrainian Hydrogen Council’, ‘Dii Desert Energy’ and ‘EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network’.
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We invite you to register as Network members (free membership) to continue receiving information, updates as well as invitations for events, workshops, training seminars etc. Membership is available for both individuals experts and organisations. More information about the membership procedure is available here.
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We'd love to hear your ideas and proposals for interesting activities that can drive and facilitate know-how transfer and best practices exchange between the two regions.
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Visit the website and register at: www.eugcc-cleanergy.net
Contact us at: contact@eugcc-cleanergy.net
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