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MENA Clean Energy in Review - March 2015
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CEBC News
Message from the Chairman
This month saw the exciting launch of
Dubai
Electricity and Water Authority's
smart initiative 1: Shams Dubai, a revolutionary step in the Middle East and one certain to
inspire others. As a passionate advocate for sustainable development and cleantech, I am excited to watch DEWA exhibit such visionary leadership in these important sectors. The CEBC has been supporting the development and growth of the cleantech sector since 2010 and these initiatives exemplify the kind of projects I had once dreamed would become a reality when I helped established the Council. This month, the CEBC also welcomes a new CEO Loukia Papadopoulos who was previously our program director. We have much planned for the coming years and look forward to continue to support the UAE and the MENA region in developing a thriving, flourishing and sustainable clean energy sector. The best is yet to come!
Dr. Nasser Saidi
Chairman
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Monthly roundup from our CEO
Dear Members
It is with great joy that I return to the CEBC and with DEWA announcing their
smart initiative 1: Shams Dubai, I could not think of a better time to be in the UAE and the region. Indeed, it's an exciting time for the sector regionally where we are witnessing an increased focus on a wider array of clean energy technologies as well as the traditionally dominant ones. EY's MENA Cleantech Survey Report for 2014 saw water technologies, green buildings and energy efficiency rise in influence and confidence in solar continue to grow. With electricity demand, driven by growing populations and more energy-intensive lifestyles, expected to climb at 6-8% a year (according to the Economist Intelligence Unit), this is no surprise. Industry leaders are increasingly looking into all possible options to meet those needs. How the region approaches this task will be crucial to its sustainable development and future prosperity. Exemplary local leaders have already begun taking visionary steps toward these goals and the CEBC aims to support the MENA region, the GCC and the UAE in continuing to do so.
In light of this, I am grateful and honored to be serving as CEO of the CEBC. As previous program director, I have witnessed first-hand the Council grow under the supervision of its previous CEOs Aaron Bielenberg, Steve Mercieca and Alice Cowman and its Chairman Dr. Nasser Saidi. It is with great responsibility that I now undertake this role as I prepare to lead the CEBC on
an exciting path that will not only cater to the specific needs of MENA's cleantech sector but also one that will see cleantech as a transformative force for the positive environmental and economic development of the region. I begin by inviting you to our Networking Breakfast event on 'Bringing Distributed Generation of Renewable Energy to the UAE and Beyond' on the 13th of April.
Best,
Loukia Papadopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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Radio One interview with CEBC Deputy Chair Daniel Zywietz, on the launch of DEWA's First Smart Initiative, Shams Dubai | Gulf News Broadcasting
Following DEWA's announcement of its Shams Dubai initiative to regulate the generation of solar energy for houses and buildings across Dubai, Daniel discusses how the program will work and the benefits and ramifications for Dubai and the MENA region as a whole.
[Listen to the interview]
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CEBC Thought Leadership Roundtable on The Future of Smarter Energy in the UAE
In this exclusive interview with
SolarPV.TV
during CEBC's 'The Future of Smarter Energy' panel event,
Schneider Electric's Executive VP Michel Crochon
talks about the significant changes that he sees coming in the energy space, including increasing
distributed generation
,
digitization
, and
communication between machines
.
[Watch the interview]
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UAE set to be the first to offer green-energy sukuk | The National
The UAE is expected to issue the world's first Sharia-compliant bond aimed at financing green energy projects this year, possibly as early as next month.
Nasser Saidi
, chairman of the
Clean Energy Business Council
, said that the council has been in discussions with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) about the issuance of green sukuk, which oversees energy planning in Dubai.
[Read more]
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SolarPV TV Special Report | MENA Cleantech I
ndustry Coming Together for Policy
In this exclusive interview with SolarPV.TV at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Alice Cowman of the Clean Energy Business Council talks about the need for clean energy policies in the MENA region, the different drivers in different nations, and how the economics of solar will drive the market.
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Energy Storage Breakfast Event: Future of Renewables & Enabler of Smart Grids
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CEBC Launches Energy & Climate Protection Program in UAE Schools
CEBC is excited to announce the launch of its Energy Efficiency Education initiative across UAE schools. The program is off to a busy start with
24 schools
and a combined student body of
51,000 children
. Each school has elected Student Ambassadors to represent them as part of a
National Leadership Team,
to
share knowledge, learnings and ideas with each other and their fellow school pupils. This initiative is part of a wider CEBC campaign to create awareness about the environment and the role that energy efficiency and cleantech plays in creating a sustainable energy future. To get involved please contact Sarah De Clercq,
email
[email protected]
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CEBC Events
Here, There, and In Between: Bringing Distributed Generation of Renewable Energy to the UAE and Beyond
Breakfast Briefing
Date:
Time:
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13 April 2015
8:30am to 11:30am
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
CEBC Members Free | Non Members AED300 |
This event will explore the evolving role of distributed generation of renewable energy in the UAE and MENA region and its associated challenges.
Distributed generation is defined in the UAE as decentralized, non-utility scale, and renewable. In the context of the UAE, this generation is derived primarily via solar PV systems. The potential in the Middle East for
distributed energy is vast due to the region's high levels of solar irradiance. In addition, the market for this technology is quickly becoming much more attractive, with regional governments establishing frameworks for allowing
distributed energy to be fed into their grids. With a net metering framework in place in Dubai, it will soon make financial as well as environmental sense for residential and commercial end users to install solar PV systems. Moreover,
distributed generation is also highly cost effective for off-grid facilities, which are often powered expensively with diesel generators.
Through an open forum and guest presentations from government representatives and the private sector, this event will address the financial, logistic, and environmental ramifications of deploying
distributed generation in the UAE and across the Middle East, a new and wide open market.
CEBC Gala Networking Cocktail Reception
MENASOL 2015
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13 May 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai
CEBC Members Free |
CEBC is delighted to host a
gala networking cocktail reception
in partnership with the
MENASOL 2015
Conference. This high level cocktail reception takes place on
13 May 2015
at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai
and will be a fantastic opportunity to network with conference speakers and delegates, government representatives and senior officials. As the largest solar conference in the UAE, you will meet over 400 guests including top level speakers from government institutions, finance bodies and leading solar developers. CEBC is very pleased to welcome you to join us for an evening of networking, cocktails and to catch up on the latest developments in the MENA solar space.
Event Partners
  
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Reports and Publications
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DEWA Solar Rooftop Program
DEWA launched the Connecting Solar Energy to Houses and Buildings Smart Initiative, to encourage consumers to adopt solar energy as a means of producing their own electricity and in line with the vision of Dubai as a world leader in the green economy. Any surplus of production will be fed into the electricity network and will be credited for off-setting future consumption. [Read more]
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Grid Evolution
Countries in the Middle East are on the verge of a sea change in the way they manage the supply and demand of electricity. With a rich history in the region, French powerhouse Alstom intends to be at the forefront of the transformation. Michel Augonnet, senior vice president, commercial solutions, Alstom Grid, talks to Utilities Middle East. [Read more]
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Clean Energy in Emerging Economies
Corporations in China, Brazil, India and South Africa are making a significant move into clean tech, reports Kate Levick, Head of Government Partnerships, Carbon Disclosure Project. [Read more]
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Financing The Future of Energy Report | National Bank of Abu Dhabi
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) presented its
Financing the Future of Energy Report
at the Global Financial Markets Forum currently underway in Abu Dhabi. It concluded that growing energy demand would require $48 trillion in investment over the next 20 years to close the energy demand and supply gap.
[Download Report]
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How to Drive New Finance for Energy Efficiency Investments
Energy efficiency investment is the most cost effective manner to reduce the EU's reliance, and expenditure, on energy imports costing over €400 billion a year. While energy efficiency investments have been gradually taking place for decades, the EU today finds itself in a place where these investments have become strategically important due to the high level of energy imports required by the EU bloc, energy price instability and the need to transition to a competitive low carbon and resilient economy. [Download Report]
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REN21 Renewables Global Status Report - Peer Review Round II - DEADLINE: 26/3
The Round II Review draft of the GSR 2015 is ready for expert input. REN21 invite your comments on the draft, which can be accessed on REN21+ at
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Job Listings
Building Controls & Automation Specialist
Company:
Location: |
Smart4Power
Dubai |
Smart4Power has an immediate opening for a qualified Building Controls & Automation Specialist. The Specialist will join our dynamic and fast-growing team to help us deliver energy efficiency solutions to the UAE building sector. Interested applicants should submit their CVs to [email protected]. We will then contact qualified candidates for interviews. The position is open until filled. [Read more]
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usiness Development Engineer
Company:
Location: |
To be disclosed at interview (Recruiting Specialist: GreenEmirates)
Jeddah, KSA |
Company will be a newly established division of an established group of companies with diversified portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and operating businesses in real estate, facilities management and investment services. The Business Development Engineer will be responsible for developing accounts, designing technical & commercial proposals, driving business relationships and working in a fast-paced, effective sales environment to support the Company's sales objectives. The position will be part of a small team focused on selling PV products to utility scale, medium and small commercial and residential solar market segments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [Read more]
Solar Energy Consultant
Company:
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Innovations Unlimited
Doha, Qatar |
The role of the Solar Energy Consultant is to work as a member of the Green Division's Engineering team at Innovations Unlimited ME to design and implement reliable renewable energy systems according to project requirements. This is a customer-facing position that involves networking and relationship building.
[Read more]
Energy Auditor/HVAC Specialist
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Smart4Power
Dubai
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Smart4Power has an immediate opening for a qualified Energy Auditor/ HVAC Specialist. The HVAC Specialist will join Smart4Power's dynamic and fast-growing team to help them deliver energy efficiency solutions to the UAE building sector. [Read more]
Key Account Manager - Solar Energy
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Company:
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Fronius
Dubai
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Fronius has three divisions and one passion: to shift the limits of what's possible. Whether welding technology, photovoltaics or battery charging technology - their goal is clearly defined: to be the innovation leader.
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Industry Events and Conferences
9-11 February 2015, Amman, Jordan
25-27 February, Casablanca, Morocco
2-4 March 2015, Dubai, UAE
24 -25 March 2015, Doha, Qatar
13-14 May, Dubai, UAE
19-21 March 2015, Muscat, Oman
25-26 March 2015, Dubai, UAE
21-23 April 2015, Dubai UAE
14-16 September 2015, Dubai, UAE
CEBC members are entitled to discounts on the above events. Please email
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CEBC Membership & Special Offers
Join Clean Energy Business Council
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| Annual Renewable Energy Outlook 2014 | Frost & Sullivan
Access the executive overview for "Renewable Energy Outlook 2014" 40% discount for CEBC Members Renewable energy installations in 2013 saw the continued, gradual shift in market power to emerging economies where economic growth and revised energy priorities will drive a sustained increase in the adoption of renewable energy. The cost of renewable energy has declined dramatically in recent years. Overall, the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are estimated to have dropped by 70% between 2008 and 2013, making solar more competitive with fossil-fired power and driving accelerated adoption rates. Geographical Scope: Global. This report provides an analysis of the key global trends affecting the renewable energy market for power generation during the course of the current decade and insight into growth opportunities with a full analysis of the major markets in the global energy and power sector. Please contact Abhay Bhargava, email [email protected]. |
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CSP Today Markets Reports 2015 | CSP Today
20% discount for CEBC Members
The CSP industry has witnessed an exhilarating series of developments over the last few years. While emerging markets like South Africa and Morocco continue to advance, others, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are progressing at a slower-than-expected pace. At the same time, confidence is growing in CSP technologies, as evident from the large-scale installations that recently came online in the USA - an established market that is quickly saturating. Please contact
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for the
discount code.
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| Global Solar Power Market Report | Frost & Sullivan 40% discount for CEBC Members
Frost & Sullivan estimates that global solar market revenues will grow between 2014 and 2020 despite the economic uncertainty in the global markets. A number of government sponsored initiatives are expected to boost the proportion of energy coming from 'green sources' and political willingness will also be a key driver of this market. This study includes an in-depth analysis of the solar power market with a specific focus on regions, applications, end users, and technology. This research service provides the description and analysis of the global solar power market at the top-level, as well as the regional market level. Study Period: 2010-2020 /
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Marketing & Communications Director
m: +971 56 659 1153
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