Keynote Presentation
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Keynote Presentation
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Keynote Presentation
In recent years governments have made clear that future cities need to be smarter and more energy efficient. Whilst Covid-19 reshaped some business practices, with employees becoming more distributed, has this changed thinking around future energy planning? And if so, how? This presentation will look at what needs to be in place to satisfy future demand, its makeup, and the impact this will have on investment in clean energy?
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Panel Discussion
What is the next stage of the ongoing energy transition evolution? Currently about 75% of energy use globally remains reliant on fossil fuel, a figure that needs to decline if many government targets are to be met. This panel will discuss what policies are required to promote the electrification of energy transition, the role that the private sector should play and ideas for tangible approaches that will bring about real change.
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Panel Discussion
What effect is the rapid change in planning – particularly with working practices changing - combined with the increased use of renewables going to have on grid stability? Do interconnects between GCC countries need upgrading for different energy types, and should the GCC accelerate plans for a region-wide spot market?
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Panel Discussion
Is there a future for mini grids and distributed electricity in the region? To some extent this is happening through rooftop and C&I solar installations, but will the region embrace community-level clean energy systems, particularly as we see the number of smart, sustainable cities increase? And if so, does this offer greater opportunities around the digitalisation of energy, giving more control to the consumer?
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Presentation
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Countries are in different economic shape and have their own developmental targets. In which case, should they all pursue Net Zero targets, no matter the impact on a government’s planned-for economic development? What roles do the more powerful nations have?
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Panel Discussion
Bank financing is changing, with sustainability-linked loans (such as green bonds, green loans, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) linked loans) expected to become more widespread. Their issuance is rising rapidly, so what does this mean for projects funding in the Middle East? This session will discuss the use of such loans, how their use for renewables projects will increase and what this will mean for organisations. Plus, the panel will discuss what are the other developments are happening in the sustainable finance space.
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Case Study
Alcazar Energy’s first venture resulted in the largest sale of an independent renewable energy platform in the MENA region. This presentation will highlight the key lessons learnt during the seven-year journey with a focus on emerging markets.
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Case Study
What technologies are starting to play a greater role, such as BIM and digital twins, and how are these reshaping the future management of assets and increasing the accuracy of predictive maintenance.
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Panel Discussion
Hydrogen has gained attention as a fuel of the future, but planned project work to 2025 will see its use more than double to 8.5GW. As a clean fuel that can help decarbonise the energy system, what are the tangible and practical opportunities for its use regionally? What challenges must be overcome and where are the economic opportunities for its growth?
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Panel Discussion
What challenges must hydrogen overcome in terms of production, scale, transport and costs if its use in energy is to rise? Where are the upcoming use cases - in which sectors will it take a lead and what can others learn from those at the vanguard?
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Keynote Panel
Storage prices continue to fall and as a technology, its importance is increasing in planned projects. This discussion will focus on the advances being made in battery energy storage and look at the future of technologies such as hydrogen, and how these will change the future of long-term storage.
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Panel Discussion
Are planners embracing hybrid power projects? In the past we have seen combined cycle gas-fired power plants coupled with a small amount of solar PV. What are the advantages for renewable energy projects to adopt hybrid approaches, mixing wind and solar, or in future adding in alternative fuel types such as biofuels or hydrogen to augment plans? And what will hybridisation mean for PPAs and the structure of project funding?
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In Conversation
After years of globalisation and centralisation to drive prices down, the global pandemic has hit some supply chains hard, forcing organisations to reconsider their structure, and investigate a more localised approach. What implication is this having in the renewable energy sector? Are companies rethinking their inventory management, and how is this affecting project delivery?
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Presentation
Increased digitalisation will help drive continual improvements in the efficiency and responsiveness of solar facilities. It will enable improved monitoring and greater data insights that can also improve the competitiveness. This presentation will explore why the industry must embrace digitalisation and the long-term benefits it will bring.
Panel Discussion
Countries around the region have made significant strides to promote, develop and use solar energy. But what planning needs to be in place for end of life for materials used? What advances are there in the technologies being used that will increase product lifecycle? Is the industry facing a future challenge, and how does it embrace the circular economy, reusing or recycling materials and minimising waste?
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Panel Discussion
This panel will discuss the use of PV materials in hot, arid climates and what needs to be done to ensure their long-term, effective functioning. It will look at the monitoring of performance to maximise profitability and minimise downtime, and what research is needed to ensure that materials are fit for use in the region’s climate. How do the huge changes in temperatures effect solar PV performance between seasons and what can be done to mitigate these challenges?
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