MAR/ APR 2021
BI-Monthly Edition
MESIA Webinars & Events:
What's coming up & what you missed...
Connecting and Celebrating the MENA World of Solar

Pre-registration is compulsory for all by May 20th
Join us for 2 hours of cocktails and canapés! 
FREE for MESIA members and/or confirmed guests

Non members: AED 250, payable by transfer
Contact admin@mesia.com for details or more information
In case you missed it....

Oman: Solar Energy Perspectives
March 10

Dr. Sausan Al-Riyami, (Sc.D) Senior Expert at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in Oman and Renewable Energy Cluster leader at EJAAD presided over a very lively discussion on Oman Solar Market.

Just confirmed...

Bifacial Photovoltaic Modules & Systems: Latest Findings and what to Expect Next?
In collaboration with IEA-PPV, June 15th, 4pm (UAE)
 TOPICS
  • Increasing efficiencies and expectations for the future
  • What are the Bifacial specific degradation issues that have been recently discovered and how to prevent them?
  • What are some key innovations related to new optimized bifacial system designs, and what could\should be coming next?
  • Comparison and discussion around the two main types of bifacial models and the usage of modeled data vs measured data
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Interested in participating as a speaker or sponsor? Please contact us today!
RESEARCH REPORTS
MESIA WHO's WHO INTERVIEWS
"I was involved in the commissioning of an island PV remote plant in a small African village (...) It was absolutely overwhelming to witness the joy of the villagers. It was the very latest at that moment that I was convinced that I was doing the right thing".

Interview with Mr Robin Xiang Li at Jinko Solar
"JinkoSolar dedicates to top PV product solutions, I wish I could provide these to more and more customers in MENA region!"

Interview with Gorka, Ona Head of EMEA at Enertis
I´ve seen the industry grow, overcome challenges, adapt to different realities… today it is really nice looking at the industry´s bright future and unstoppable penetration in our society.

MESIA SOLAR NEWS ORIGINALS
Vetting Your Solar Mounting System Manufacturer: Exclusive interview with ​Rob Haddock, CEO & Founder of S-5!
TEK Solar in Oman – Exclusive Interview with Armita Bayat, MENA Region Manager

MESIA had the pleasure to interview Armita Bayat, MENA Region Manager at TEK Solar to highlight the company’s plans in having a strategic presence in Oman’s solar market. 

MEMBERS & PARTNERS NEWS
Mining industry moving in to renewable energy
02 Apr 2021


Enerwhere signs long-term agreement to power mine in the UAE with solar-hybrid micro-grid Enerwhere and Al Barrak Crushers today signed a long-term agreement which will see Enerwhere finance, operate ...

09 Apr 2021

Recently, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE:JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced the...

A notable 7 MWp solar power deal signed with Al Shirawi Group UAE, Dubai; 06 April 2021: SirajPower, UAE’s leading distributed solar energy provider, announced today a major solar partnership with A...

Trina Solar’s Vertex Rooftop Orders Exceed 2GW Globally
13 Apr 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 12: Trina Solar, the world’s leading global PV and smart energy total solutions provider released, the total volume of the orders for its distributed produc...

At present, the distribution market PV demand is increasing year by year. According to IHS, the CAGR for distribution market of PV modules in 2020-2024 will reach 9.81%. JinkoSolar launched Tiger Pro...

New Fronius charging solution for electric cars
05 May 2021
The Austrian expert in energy solutions is launching the Fronius Wattpilot in May 2021. The Wattpilot is aimed at all electric car drivers, regardless of whether they have...

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NEW MEMBER PROFILE
M+ by PETRONAS is Asia’s leading distributed energy company providing low carbon energy solutions to industrial and commercial customers. M+ by is a member of PETRONAS (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) and is a part of its New Energy Division.

Amplus provides clean energy to its clients by setting up on-site solar PV plants (rooftop and ground-mounted) and off-site solar farms under BOOT Model. Amplus invests, develops, owns and operates the energy plants. It has a portfolio of over 800+ MWp of distributed solar PV energy generating plants across Middle East, South East Asia and India.
In UAE , M+ by PETRONS offers Solar PV Systems on long term leasing model under a BOOT arrangement and supports the SHAMS Dubai initiative .
PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
World Future Energy Summit to focus on the business of clean energy and sustainable development through innovation and technology

MESIA is proud to support the world’s leading business event for clean energy and sustainability as it returns to ADNEC as part of ADSW, hosted by Masdar, from 17-19 January 2022. As businesses around the world start to look towards opportunities in 2021-22, the event provides an ideal platform to showcase the very latest technology and innovations. Book your space TODAY!
MESIA is partnering with Living Business, a programme, sponsored by HSBC, for businesses who would like to develop their sustainability strategy and initiatives in 2021.
It takes 5 minutes to register and is free to join. The programme provides:
- Expert coaching to evolve your sustainability agenda and strategies
- Help to identify opportunities for positive action
- Access to a panel of industry experts who will work with you to get projects done
- Participation in a graduation event to be held at Expo 2021 at the UK pavilion


MAY 17 - JUNE 7 2021

As digitalisation and smart technology become mainstream in business and life, the way in which the energy community network, learn and showcase cutting-edge products must also evolve.
In its 46th edition, MEE is offering additional and enhanced digital solutions to the global energy community with a series of tailored virtual conferences featuring sector-led agendas from May 17 - June 7

Click here for more information or to register

 
12 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2021
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

The Big 5 Solar is a dedicated opportunity for construction professionals to research how the latest solar technologies can be deployed in their projects.
As the Middle East’s only dedicated platform for solar technologies, products and services for the building sector, our event draws industry expertise and technological advances from all over the world to the region’s solar hot spot.
Be part of this specialised event, share what you know, learn, and explore the products.

Click here for more information and to book a stand
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