The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) will participate at The Big 5 Solar 2017, organisers of the only dedicated solar event in the region reveal
From 26-29 November, industry professionals will be able to visit SEWA?s stand at the Dubai World Trade Centre, and listen to the authority?s chairman Dr Rashid Alleem speaking at the Global Solar Leaders Summit (GSLS), The Big 5 Solar?s high-level conference.
?If applied and shared, knowledge is power,? said Dr Alleem, announcing his presence at the event. ?At the Big 5 Solar, participants will be able to share their knowledge, learn and adopt best practices. By promoting breakthrough ideas, and by bringing under one roof thousands of solar industry professionals, this event can really make a difference in the regional community and beyond. We are proud to take part to The Big 5 Solar: it is a unique platform to meet with industry leaders, as well as with innovative organisations and individuals?.
With Ecomagination, the Authority?s strategic plan to reduce environmental impact at a local scale, Dr Alleem is investing in clean technology and business innovation developing solutions with SEWA?s partners for a greener, sustainable tomorrow.
?We have a clear strategy to increase the amount of renewable resources for energy generation in Sharjah?, stated Dr Alleem. ?SEWA signed a five-year plan with the Sharjah University?s research and development centre, to develop and share the most innovative, breakthrough ideas related to power, especially in the renewable sector.?
As part of this agreement, SEWA is currently working on a solar energy project, which will provide air conditioning to one of the colleges at the Sharjah University campus. ?We are also offering a full scholarship to 700 students in the renewable energy and engineering fields, as we strongly believe in funding research,? added Dr Alleem.
Although Sharjah did not develop large-scale solar energy production plants, SEWA is increasingly investing in solar technology. ?In one and a half year, we lighted with solar energy 27km of roads in commercial, residential and industrial areas of the emirate. The project is proving successful and is still progressing.?
Co-located with The Big 5, Middle East?s largest construction event, The Big 5 Solar will meet the growing demand for solar energy solutions in the region, while promoting best practices for a solar-powered tomorrow. The event will bring to Dubai the latest solar technologies from leading PV manufacturing countries like Germany, Italy, China, India and Turkey as well as from the GCC region.
Alongside the exhibition, The Big 5 Solar 2017 will feature 12 complimentary and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified Solar Talks delivered by industry experts, exploring the latest trends, challenges and solutions empowering a positive change in the renewable energy sector with a focus on solar.
On 27 November, the third edition of the Global Solar Leaders Summit (GSLS) will bring together industry leaders to discuss their global vision on renewable energy.
