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Contents The eighth edition of WFES concludes today following four days of knowledge sharing and project announcements FOUR DAYS of networking, innovation and knowledge sharing will end today, following the successful eighth edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which has been taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) this week.

Major announcements made during this year’s show have included Masdar's deal to deliver 12MW of solar power in Mauritania, GE joining the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium, and Abengoa and AWT signing up to develop the world’s first solar-powered desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.

The 2015 WFES Conference also saw a number of leading names within the global energy industry share their views on the UAE’s vision for a clean energy future.

Speaking to delegates during the summit, Masdar CEO Dr. Ahmad Belhoul said, “This region’s appetite for renewable energy has quickly taken shape, with Abu Dhabi taking the first steps almost a decade ago. As our neighbours join us in the race to adopt renewable energy, Masdar’s regional and global experience will reinforce efforts to address energy security through the deployment of renewable power.”

The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WISER) forum underscored the growth in contributions to climate change solutions and green growth from women, highlighting the range of opportunities now available to female graduates and young professionals. In her keynote address at the forum, H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State, Director General, Bureau Dubai Expo 2020 and board representative of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee, remarked, “The support of women leaders, who advocate sustainability, is a priority for the UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai. The WISER forum is a platform to discuss where and how women’s empowerment can work to address viable sustainability initiatives.”

Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has used its platform at WFES to announce a number of certification

schemes that focus on energy efficiency and water conservation of the built environment to support the UAE government’s agenda to promote environmentally sustainable urban development across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The QCC said it had been collaborating with the Building Code of Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) and the Estidama Program of Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) to develop the schemes, which are currently under development and include reflective paints and coatings, low volatile organic compounds (VOC), furniture, solar water heaters, glass, insulation and unitary air conditioners.

Mohammed Helal Albalooshi, marketing and communications director at QCC, said, “We are working closely with relevant public and private stakeholders to minimise the impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment.

“We have launched the Abu Dhabi Environmental Performance Trustmark, which certifies that products bearing the Trustmark meet all relevant statutory requirements as well as the quality, environmental performance and safety standards,” Albalooshi added.

Yesterday saw another first for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) at the International Water Summit, which said it would introduce smart monitoring for more than 228,000 hectares of forestry it manages.

H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of EAD commented, “Our objective is to ensure that only recycled water is used for irrigation, while conserving groundwater resources. We are working with other agencies and are developing distribution infrastructures to capture recycled water at treatment plants and deliver it to forests throughout the emirate.”

A successful week at ADNEC was marked off by the completion of IRENA's global headquarters building in Masdar City. The building became the first 4 Pearl-rated office building by the Urban Planning Council’s Estidama Programme for sustainability.

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News from the exhibition floor Si2 plots roundthe-world route Wind power sector growth predicted Options increase for PV and CSP Swiss innovation at the exhibition Energy precision from South Korea The best images from WFES 2015

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Total demonstrates commitment to clean and sustainable energy TOTAL HAS been continuing with its strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and invest in renewable energy.

“When it comes to our environmental footprint, our operation main focus is to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, firstly by reducing flaring,” said Stéphane Michel, Total’s E&P president for the MENA region. “We have achieved our objective of halving flaring emissions from 2007-2014 and are currently looking to fix the next objective. The second aspect is to work on energy efficiency in our plants, which makes sense both for environmental and economic reasons.

“Another aspect is to improve the efficiency of our products used by the customer, for example we are developing additives for gasoline and diesel to improve fuel.”

Renewable energy is a growing side of Total’s business, said Michel, and is embedded in the company’s corporate strategy. “We have invested significant amounts in this area because we believe it will be part of the energy mix by 2030 and an increasingly significant part by 2050. We are focusing on two areas in particular – solar energy, particularly PV and bio fuels, where we are conducting a lot of research based on second and third generation bio fuels.”

Michel highlighted Total’s involvement in the Shams 1 CSP project and points out that the company has been involved in solar energy in the region for more than 10 years.

“There is a real political will here and

Stéphane Michel, E&P president for the MENA region, Total throughout the region, to develop renewable energy, particularly solar, based on economic, energy security and environmental considerations. It takes time, and the governance needs to be adjusted for each segment of the value chain, (the high subsidies for electricity need to be taken into account, for example). That said we are confident about the future for solar energy in the region,” he said.

Total’s commitment to the development of solar energy has been strengthened by its acquisition of SunPower, a leading global solar

player, which has delivered more than 3,000 solar systems to some of the largest operators in the Middle East and draws on Total’s Shams 1 experience. The company currently has major projects in the USA, South Africa, Chile and China. According to Laurent Longuet, Middle East MD for SunPower, the company’s patented all-back contact cell technology produces up to 40 per cent more energy than that of its competitors.

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Schneider Electric highlights Smart City Solutions at WFES

Veolia leads the way in energy recovery solutions VEOLIA, THE global leader in optimised environmental resources management, is showcasing its state-of-the-art energy efficiency solutions at WFES 2015.

“Our district cooling system is an important family of projects we are running in the region,” said Xavier Joesph, CEO Gulf countries, Veolia.

“We are operating, three district cooling plants on Saadiyat Island and two in Bahrain.” These work by producing chilled water (recycled if possible), within a centralised energy plant and distributing it through underground pipes to buildings connected to the system, for air conditioning. “It is a green solution because energy consumption is less than if the buildings are cooled individually,” Joseph remarked.

Building energy services is another area of focus for the company throughout the UAE and the MENA region, including technical services for the reduction of energy consumption in commercial buildings, such as malls, hotels and offices.

The company has in fact just been awarded a contract by Dubai Energy & Water Authority (DEWA) for improving energy efficiency in its own buildings.

Joseph highlighted the growing importance attached to energy efficiency in the region at every stage, from production to consumption.

“The market is growing and we are well positioned, because we have enhanced our offer with smart concepts – for example we are improving waste collection in the cities through ships which send a signal only when a container is full, saving on carbon emissions. Our strategy is to focus on real added value strategies, as the water and waste management businesses are very competitive.” However, there is still a tendency to award tenders to the cheapest rather than the greenest project, he said, even when there is a relatively small margin of difference.

Joseph added that WFES offers a significant platform for Veolia to further strengthen its visibility in the region and to emphasise its commitment to the Middle East through its continuous investments, such as its new regional headquarters based in the UAE. “We are looking to raise awareness of our role as a global environmental actor not only to clients but also to stakeholders such as universities,” he said.

Stand no: 8410

Régis Largillier, VP Smart City Business Development, Global Solutions, Schneider Electric A HOLISTIC approach and strong shared vision make the Smart City more achievable – and Dubai, with its ambition to be the happiest city in the world, is a perfect example, said Régis Largillier, VP smart city business development global solutions at Schneider Electric.

“As a technology provider we work closely with governments to share their vision and work out how to transfer it to a map,” said Largillier. The company has been working with the Government of Dubai to put its vision into practice.

“A key message is that each city is unique – it’s not a case of ‘one model fits all’,” Largillier added. “You can’t create an ideal city and replicate it everywhere.” However, there are certain common factors that are needed – government leadership, a citizen-centric model, technology as an enabler, and co-operation between stakeholders such as businesses, banks, citizens’ associations and technology providers. And while the Smart City concept is not just about technology, the IT (digital layer) and its integration with the operational technology is critical.

Achieving a Smart City – for example, an efficient, sustainable and reliable city – often requires a different way of looking at things, remarked Largillier. “In the transport sector, for example, we need to look at the integration of all assets that can help you get from one place to another.

“What do we need to get from one place to another – or how can we limit the need for transport, say by putting in more local services?

So it becomes a question of mobility rather than transport.” Stand no: 5511

Xavier Joseph, CEO Gulf countries for Veolia

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Solar Impulse team reveals flight route of roundthe-world tour BERTRAND PICCARD and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse, have revealed the detailed global flight route of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) during WFES 2015.

The first solar-powered plane will land in 12 locations across the world and travel 35,000 km in what will become the first attempt to fly around the globe without any fuel. For pilots Piccard and Borschberg, the drive behind their mission is to demonstrate how clean technologies and a pioneering spirit can change the world.

Set to take off from UAE capital Abu Dhabi in late February or early March this year and return by late July or early August 2015, the route will include stops in Muscat, Oman, Ahmedabad and Varanasi in India, Mandalay, Myanmar, and Chongqing and Nanjing in China. After crossing the Pacific Ocean via Hawaii, Si2 will fly across the USA, stopping at Phoenix and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. A location in the Midwest will be decided depending on weather conditions, the co-founders revealed. After crossing the Atlantic, the final legs will include a stop-over in Southern Europe or North Africa before returning to Abu Dhabi.

Solar Impulse partners include Solvay, Omega, Schindler and ABB. At WFES, they were joined by official partners Altran, Bayer, Google, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Swisscom, alongside Solar Impulse’s host partner Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.

The first round-the-world solar adventure will span approximately 25 flight days, spread across five months, covering approximately 35,000 km and flying at speeds of between 50 and 100 km/h. The single-seater plane’s energy efficiency is greater than any aircraft to date, according to the Solar Impulse team.

H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, said, “Masdar and the emirate of Abu Dhabi are proud to host the departure and, hopefully, safe arrival of Solar Impulse and its pilots as they dare to fly round the world using only the power of the sun.

“Solar Impulse is a demonstration to prove the impossible can be possible and that innovation knows no boundaries. As a leader delivering sophisticated renewable energy projects around the

The Solar Impulse team with partners at WFES 2015

world, Masdar is a natural partner for such an innovative endeavour, which underscores the viability of solar technology.”

Ahead of the five-month adventure, the Si2 team and pilots have announced that they will spread their message in Abu Dhabi, engaging with industry representatives, young people and aspiring engineering students.

Piccard, initiator and chairman of Solar Impulse, remarked, “With our attempt to complete the first solar powered round-the-world flight, we want to demonstrate that clean technology and renewable energy can achieve the impossible.

“We want youth, leaders, organisations and policymakers to understand that what Solar Impulse can achieve in the air, everyone can accomplish here on the ground in their everyday lives. Renewable energy can become an integral part of our lives and, together, we can help save our planet’s natural resources.”

After 12 years of feasibility studies, design and construction, the Solar Impulse team said that it was ready to launch its round-theworld solar mission. With the help of 80 technology partners, the

Solar Impulse engineers and technicians have found highly innovative solutions to make this vision, deemed impossible, a reality.

Borschberg revealed, “Solar Impulse is not the first solar airplane; it is the first, however, that is able to cross oceans and continents – remaining in the air for several days and nights in a row without landing.

“But now we have to ensure the sustainability of the pilot in order to complete the route; Solar Impulse 2 must accomplish what no other plane in the history of aviation has achieved – flying without fuel for five consecutive days and nights with only one pilot in the unpressurised cockpit.”

Piccard said that Abu Dhabi was the ideal location for the team to start and end their mission. He added that initiatives like Masdar have enabled the capital of the UAE to be recognised as a global centre of innovation and clean technology.

Stand no: 5551

TechTalk @ WFES Day Four of the Techtalk seminar series will feature presentations on a host of topics, including investing in IPPs, solar power plants and how to effectively utilise unavoidable and often costly heat losses, with each seminar offering the audience the opportunity to discover the latest in policy developments as they seek out investment opportunities.

Techtalk @ WFES – Thursday 22 January 2015

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Use Your Heat Losses as Your Driving Energy Elena Barbizet, CEO, Atoll Energy

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Innovative Sustainable Products Sekhar Nori, Managing Director, Skyshade Daylights

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Experience with the Solar Star 579-MWp Solar Power Plant Matt Campbell, Senior Director, Power Plant Business Development, SunPower Corp.

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Cost Effective, Distributed Energy Products for Urban and Rural, ON and OFF-Grid Settings Dan Bates, CEO, WindStream Technologies

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The Cost Benefits of Galion Lidar David Cunningham, Cleantech and Renewables Financial Analyst, SgurrEnergy

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Lunch Break

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What Makes the Parabolic Sundish the Most Efficient Solar Concentrator Zaafir Waheed, CEO, ZED Solar

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Become a Part of 100% Renewables! Invest in an Independent Power Producer Philipp Gamper, Managing Director, Green Invest 3000

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UPES to launch energy MBA in Abu Dhabi INDIA’S UNIVERSITY of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) will launch a global energy MBA programme on 24 January 2015 at Hotel Ramada in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Parag Diwan, vice-chancellor of UPES will be launching the programme, which is being managed in collaboration with the Indian School of Mines and the University of Houston.

UPES, which is participating on the Wisdom Business School stand at WFES, was founded in 2003 and focuses on a wide range of undergraduate, post-graduate and doctorate programmes in the areas of energy, infrastructure and transportation (EIT).

The global MBA programme will aim to combine academics with industry expertise and networking. The primary objective of the MBA programme will be to impart management education to energy professionals and prepare them to effectively tackle local and global energy issues.

In addition to the Indian energy management programme, the UAE’s WBS also has a two-year MBA programme in oil and gas management, logistics and supply chain management under its remit.

Wisdom Business School is part of the Wisdom Education Group, which has been operating in the UAE for more than 20 years, representing UPES in the UAE and GCC countries. Wisdom Business School also assists students to enroll for the Global Energy MBA programme.

Stand no: 9221

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Day Three of the WFES Conference drew a large crowd to listen to the views of some of the leading policy makers in the UAE's energy sector (Photo: Nicholas Haig)

Hydros exhibits cutting-edge boat technology SWITZERLAND-BASED Hydros Foundation has given a TechTalk entitled ‘Flying Boats: Leveraging The Power of Technology and Innovation for Energy Efficiency’ during WFES 2015.

According to the first-time exhibitor, WFES, which has fast emerged as one of the largest global gatherings on renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technology, will be the first milestone of the foundation’s 2015 agenda.

The cutting-edge engineering organisation discussed the latest technologies and efficient applications during its TechTalk presentation, while also promoting Swiss know-how and the country’s tradition of continuous innovation.

The Swiss organisation specialises in the field of dynamic simulation, boat optimisation as well as aerodynamics and hydrodynamics flow computation. Hydros Innovation provides solutions to increase performance and reduce the consump-

tion of all types of boats, considerably reducing costs while offering added value.

In 2014, during the Cannes and Monaco yacht shows, Hydros Innovation unveiled its scaleddown ‘HY-X’ prototype, described as “the first flying, hybrid and efficient yacht ever designed”.

The boat ‘flew above the water’ diminishing its environmental footprint while offering unparalleled performance and comfort.

Bibiana Jurado, secretary general at Hydros Foundation, said, “Hydros Foundation aims to educate and raise general awareness on energy efficiency issues. With a special focus on young generations, it supports initiatives that leverage the power of technology to make a better use of the energy we have at our disposal. To this extent, WFES 2015 is a great opportunity for our foundation. It will allow us to connect with the most prominent decision makers, thought leaders

The ‘fast, flying and efficient’ HY-X by Hydros Innovation

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and stakeholders in the field of innovation and clean energies and to promote our core programmes such as HYDROcontest, the L1TTLECUP (known as the little America’s Cup), the Efficient Energy Tour and the Efficient Energy Education Platform.”

Jurado added that in line with its strong will to put emphasis on the training of future generations, the foundation will also run a workshop on maritime transport efficiency challenges, open to all engineering and architecture students in the UAE and more broadly in the Middle East.

Along with WFES, the programme for Hydros Foundation in 2015 will be extensive and varied.

The HYDROcontest, the first eco-friendly international student competition committed to improving energy efficiency in the shipping industry, will return in July and take place on Lake Geneva.

The principle will remain the same – design the

fastest boat that consumes the least energy.

Some of the best engineering schools and universities around the world are already developing their prototypes.

From 12-20 September 2015, the L1TTLECUP will showcase C Class models, the world’s most efficient boats capable of sailing three times faster than the wind without any engine. Highly regarded as the America’s Cup Laboratory, this sailing World Championship features top sailors riding catamarans at the leading edge of technology. The 27th edition, sponsored by Hydros’ partner, the Swiss private bank Lombard Odier, will be hosted by the Societe Nautique de Geneve.

The foundation will also be developing its Efficient Energy Education programmes this year, with the establishment of an E-Iearning platform.

Stand no: 7340 (Swiss Pavilion)

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Michelle T. Davies Head of Clean Energy and Sustainability

Eversheds

Over its eight years, how would you summarise the role of the World Future Energy Summit in promoting solutions to the world’s energy challenges?

A: WFES is hugely important in bringing together global leaders, investors and stakeholders focussed on promoting future energy solutions. It identifies the key challenges and areas for future promotion and by bringing such a group together is able to initiate change.

What are you looking forward to at this year’s WFES and what can you tell us about your participation at this year’s Summit?

A: I am looking forward to my session, because we look back at the past 12 months in the wind and solar sectors and identify what lessons can be learnt as the market develops in the future.

We will be focussing on the impact of the declining oil price in particular, and global economic and political events, including what has happened recently in Paris and how this will shape future focus and investment.

How would you rate the UAE in terms of its approach to and adoption of future energy technologies and research?

A: The UAE is savvy when it comes to ensuring it is considering all the options and identifying the low hanging fruit, such as energy efficiency.

Which projects in the Middle East have you been most excited or inspired by in regards to their contribution towards the region’s sustainability goals and why?

A: The projects being developed in Jordan. I think Jordan has shown the world how a small country utilising a relatively small programme can galvanise significant global interest and investment and make a success of these.

Has the Middle East’s recent history as an oil and gas hub, as well as the associated wealth, helped or hindered its adoption of sustainable ideals, and what roles can oil and gas companies play in supporting future energy developments?

A: In the past it has, without a doubt, hindered the progression of clean energy, but equally without doubt its understanding of energy markets, and the income derived from oil and gas export coupled with a genuine desire to be more environmentally responsible is influencing its current and future outlook. There is a view that the Middle East not only has the capability to deliver big, but that there is the stirring of a desire to as well.

What more could be done by government organisations and agencies to promote sustainable ideas among local populations throughout the Middle East and, in this regard, what examples would you cite as good examples to follow?

A: Energy efficiency – putting in place regulations that require businesses and individuals to be more energy efficient and policies that promote individual and business utilisation of renewable energy. You need only look to the more advanced markets of North America and Europe, and maybe closer to home in Jordan, to see how

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Projects in Jordan have shown how a small country can galvanise significant global interest and investment

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this can be achieved and to see how the wheeling regulations are encouraging businesses to develop renewable energy solutions.

Do you believe ‘green’ economic policies can work in the Middle East, or is the region already at the forefront of the global innovation in regards to sustainable development?

A: Yes, of course green economic policies can work, but there is so much more the region can go for.

It has some of the world’s best resources and, with the cost of both wind and solar technologies continuing to come down, has the ability to develop a sustainable renewable energy sector, which in turn can create greater economic and social success.

What do you make of the support businesses with a sustainable agenda are receiving from governments throughout the Middle East and what more can be done to promote ‘green’ economic ideals?

A: Businesses need an incentive to be sustainable. This can be achieved by energy-efficiency incentives and binding renewable energy targets.

Eversheds is one of the world's largest corporate law firms and advises on all aspects of renewable and clean energy technologies across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East

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Finally, what are your predictions for 2015 – can we expect this year to prove to be a success for the adoption of sustainable energy and energy diversification, as well as innovation within the sector?

A: The decline in the oil price could have an impact on this, but the general consensus is that sustainable energy solutions will continue to thrive for a variety of different reasons, which change depending on the country concerned.

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The significance of daylighting INDIAN COMPANY Skyshade’s Day 360TM IDS is a total lighting solution with daylight harvesting as the principal objective.

In daytime, Skyshade’s patented double glazed light collector intercepts sunlight over a large surface area and distributes it into the light well below. The light well, which is constructed from highly reflective surfaces, is assembled in a patented aluminum fixing system that guides the light to a diffuser further below. The diffuser spreads the daylight evenly without any glare or heat into the workspace.

The system’s daylight sensor continuously monitors the ambient sunlight. The electric lamps are divided into three groups. The device works with daylight sensors that measure ambient sunlight directly above the roof. There is an automatic three-step control to maintain desired set point. The set point could be adjusted using a visual interfacing monitoring unit. Savings due to the Integrated Daylighting System (IDS) mode is also displayed on the

device enabling better understanding of energy saving.

According to the company officials, IDS has been implemented based on several reasons such as widespread use of electricity in buildings and the efficiency of CFL and LED lights, controls and methods to reduce energy consumption and benefits of daylighting.

Buildings consume 30 per cent of electric energy for lighting hence, inhibiting these levels using energy-efficient lighting technologies has become a mandate for most companies.

Lighting systems such as CFL, T5 and LED lighting have evolved as a result of this. Research has shown that use of lighting controls has resulted in significant reduction (up to 25 to 30 per cent) of lighting energy consumption.

Specifically, daylighting has shown impressive results and its use has been mandated through forums of green buildings and architecture.

Stand no: 8005

Solar backsheets to safeguard PV modules DUNMORE EUROPE GmBH is a leading manufacturer of PV backsheets, used in the production of solar panels. The company's product series DUN-SOLAR is used to protect PV modules from behind and reduce abrasions. The sheet ensures electrical insulation as well.

The solar cell back sheet is the outermost layer of a PV module. The backsheet is designed to protect the inner components of the module, specifically the PV cells and electrical components from external stresses as well as act as an electric insulator. In order to accomplish this, the solar backsheet must be a robust construction, typically a three-layer laminate, and have dielectric properties.

With more than 14 different products, the DUN-SOLAR series is one of the most comprehensive product lines of its kind. 1360 DUNSOLAR PPE+ DS046, a UV and hydrolysis-resistant backsheet based on polyester, plays a special role which fulfills all PV Module customer requirements in terms of processing, performance, quality, durability and price.

Stand no: 7243 (Germany Pavilion)

Daylighting has been mandated in major companies as a reliable method of energy consumption

Detecting the spill with Envitech

ENVITECH MIDDLE East FZE offers a range of integrated services to support operations for land-based and offshore industries.

At WFES 2015, Envitech will present hydraulic generator as well as a spill detection device called SpillWatch.

A hydraulic generator transforms hydraulic power from a machine into high-quality electricity that can be used for supply.

The electricity is suitable for all electric equipment from small devices to heavy work tools. Unlike old fashioned generator units, the hydraulic generator produces electricity anytime, making cost per kVA reasonable.

In addition, the generator's compact size allows users to install it anywhere. The SpillWatch is an automated non-contact oil spill detection and alarm, which provides real-time round-the-clock detection and control of oil spills. It is very useful in the petrochemical and pipeline industries, and desalination plants.

It also has high utility in aquaculture (fresh, brackish or saltwater environments) It is cost effective and easy-to-maintain. There is high flexibility in data output and the device has multiple interfaces for network connectivity.

Stand no: 5010

Backsheets protect solar panels from erosion and external stresses

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Wind gains momentum worldwide Reliable baseload generation from wind turbines is usually possible, as long as the area from which the power is captured is large enough.

S A zero-carbon partner to solar, harnessing the power of the wind is a key part of solving the world’s electricity deficit.

Abu Dhabi-based International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is well aware of this global contribution, and is keen to gather the data needed to implement successful national programmes right across the Middle East and North Africa region.

All stakeholders, however, recognise that only the best technologies will do. International NGOs such as the Global Wind Energy (GWE) Council and the World Wind Energy Association, along with national groups like the association’s North American equivalent (details below), and major turbine manufacturers such as Siemens (headquartered in Germany) and Vestas (Denmark), can all help with the search for details about these. And maintenance of wind systems is rapidly emerging as a key engineering speciality of the modern era.

Usually grouped on so-called ‘farms’, or as offshore arrays, all of today’s large turbines have the same basic design of three high-tech blades rotating on a horizontal axis, attached to an aerodynamically-designed nacelle with generator or control mechanism, all atop of a tall fixed tower.

The medium-voltage power emerging is collected, cleaned up and fed into the grid at a remote hub. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan (India, a likely star performer in this field in the future), is one of the largest of these.

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The increase in global wind-exploiting capacity has been astonishing, roughly doubling every three years, with the GWE Council saying in its latest Outlook report that up to 19 per cent – that’s roughly 2,000GW – of global power output could be harnessed by wind power by 2030.

There is no reason why the MENA region should not play a full part in this. Total nameplate capacity around the world is of the order of 400,000MW, but actual output is always significantly lower than this because of technical considerations such as the (fairly predictable) variability of wind conditions, and an elastic variable known as ‘capacity factor’.

Another major consideration is the theoretical limit on the possibility of wind energy ‘penetration’ of any national system (i.e. wind-generated output compared with total power transmitted by the grid). An interconnected network will be able to provide reserve generation capacity to allow for equipment failure on the structures themselves, although with a modern dispersed wind farm the stalling of just one turbine will make almost no difference to measured output; a rolling maintenance programme can therefore be carried on permanently.

A few advanced countries such as Denmark in Western Europe have penetration factors over time of up to 33 per cent, although in the USA the figure is currently much less than this.

The higher the penetration factor, the more critical the availability of some form of reliable

According to the GWE Council’s latest Outlook report, up to 19 per cent of global power output could be harnessed by wind power by 2030

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In recent years, global wind-exploiting capacity has been astonishing, roughly doubling every three years

stand-by storage, such as a pumped hydro scheme (unfortunately not possible in the Gulf, however, an arid-zone equivalent is being researched) – or alternative instant generation – becomes. The key requirement is ‘integration’.

Everywhere, the main problem is overcoming the variability of wind conditions, including coping with the occasions (e.g. on the Atlantic coast of Morocco) when the speed is simply too high to generate power safely. Compared with this, the matter of orientating the nacelle to extract maximum power from the wind is small.

The basic fact remains that the output from a single turbine can vary greatly for many reasons, but as more generators are connected over the largest possible area the output becomes more reliable.

At the business end, as long as the structures are properly spaced, the precise nature of the

turbine design and the percentage of available energy they can capture is the main consideration. Aerodynamic studies continue on this subject; most observers seeing a large array for the first time are surprised at how slowly the enormous blades actually turn. High blade-tip speed is not noticed. Swept-area dimensions and blade strength, their integration into the hub/nacelle structure that contains the generation and control hardware, and the overall design of the tower including its foundations, are all important considerations.

Wind organisations The GWEC is based in Brussels, Belgium (www.gwec.net). This global organisation produces a useful range of technical and ‘prospects’ reports on the whole field of wind

Alstom showcases the latest in clean energy technologies at WFES 2015 ALSTOM HAS been presenting its latest expertise and technologies in power generation and electricity transmission at this year’s WFES, with the company expecting to see additional growth in the Middle East in 2015.

The French energy power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure company is targeting the region’s growing demand for power generation and is striving to cater to these needs through its latest innovations in clean power and clear solutions. At WFES, experts from Alstom have been participating by sharing their knowledge and experience through key panel sessions, including Lawrence Jones who spoke yesterday on the next wave of innovation in a presentation entitled “From ‘Internet of Things’ to ‘Internet of Energy’”. Michael Ladwig was also on hand on Day Three to discuss “Integration and deployment – research and capacity building”.

Sylvain Hijazi, president – Gulf and regional VP for global power solutions at Alstom, said, “We are proud to participate in one of the world’s foremost annual events on renewable energies and sustainable solutions.

“Our approach is focused on reducing fuel consumption, lowering environmental footprint and increasing flexibility and reliability. Alstom has been established in the region for more than 30 years and aims to contribute to the building of a region based on energy sustainability.”

With energy diversification gradually happening in the region and moving towards renewable power sources such as wind and solar energy, Alstom has been presenting its large portfolio of products in clean power generation and environmental sustainability at WFES. Its smarter solutions have been designed to integrate power generated by these sources by actively managing power flow and maximising renewable energy availability in order to reduce energy waste.

The Air Quality Control Systems (AQCS) are one of the Alstom key solutions that are being displayed during the exhibition, demonstrating how coal- and oil-fired power can be generated today with limited harm to the environment, using leading-edge environmental control solutions.

research, including effective mapping of the world’s widely varying resource base.

The WWEA (Bonn, Germany) can be visited online at www.wwindea.org. Its fifth-edition ‘Wind Energy International Yearbook’ examines the current status of the industry in nearly 100 countries, along with a host of other useful topics such as emerging technical trends, the success of feed-in and other tariff developments, financing in general and progress within the growing ‘community power’ development movement.

Finally, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), a traditional umbrella group for USbased manufacturing and trading businesses/institutions that all have an interest in wind power, is located in Washington DC, and more information on the organisation can be found at www.awea.org.

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Denmark has wind power penetration factors of up to 33 per cent

” Alstom employs 93,000 people worldwide and made sales of more than EUR20bn (US$23.1bn) in 2013/14

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Ducab products aid energy efficiency

Ducab is a member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) and Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)

CABLE MANUFACTURER Ducab has demonstrated its support for energy efficiency through the wide range of products it has been displaying on its stand during the World Future Energy Summit this week.

Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, chairman of Ducab, said, “As a leading name in the manufacturing sector in the UAE, it falls upon Ducab to lead the way to ensure the development of sustainable practices within the industry and beyond.

A platform such as WFES is an excellent way for us to showcase our efforts and achievements, while at the same time learn from the ground-breaking efforts of others.”

Even as the UAE’s commitment to clean energy generation is on the rise, Ducab is sup-

porting the movement by delivering products aligned with the goal of sustainability. The company is working with Masdar’s Shams 1 solar plant in Abu Dhabi, DEWA’s 13MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai and the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.

Ducab was the first cable company to secure the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification from BASEC in 1997, and has since acted to increase access to quality marks and certification in the areas of quality management, environmental management systems, and management of occupational health and safety systems. The UAE-based company has also adopted Dubai’s green building regulations and Abu Dhabi’s Estidama requirements

for its manufacturing facilities. In addition, Ducab is a member of the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) and the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC); a founding member of the Dubai Quality Group (DQG); and a strategic partner to the International Copper Association, the UAE civil defence authorities and the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).

The company has invested in state-of-theart machinery to ensure minimal energy wastage by infusing materials such as copper, PVC and low smoke and fumes compounds.

Product packaging is also reusable and returnable – cable drums are retrieved from customers for reinforcement and reuse to reduce

landfill waste and the company has also launched a scheme to take back cable scrap for recycling purposes.

The firm has adopted ‘Lean Manufacturing’ concepts to reduce and eventually eliminate forms of waste from manufacturing processes.

The shop floor and offices are fitted with energy-efficient LED lighting systems and water preservation systems.

The company’s presence at WFES has been aligned with an investment showcase from Abu Dhabi’s Senaat, which owns 50 per cent of Ducab alongside the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).

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Solar presents the ‘obvious choice’ Across the world wind-based generation is growing fastest, but the Gulf’s solar resources are just too good to match the trend. Both PV and CSP technologies are high on the agenda here.

EMBERS OF the Gulf’s various national solar industry associations are gearing up for a surge in demand for both photovoltaic array and large-scale concentrating hardware and ancillaries.

The International Energy Association says that, globally, the share of all forms of renewables in total power generation is likely to increase from 21 per cent in 2012 to 33 per cent by 2040 as they will be supplying nearly half of total increments in capacity.

Solar will form a key component in this expansion, especially in the arid Middle East and North Africa region.

Hardware prices have fallen sharply in recent years, with a boom in solar PV particular evident.

Installed capacity worldwide reached 136GW in 2013 says the IEA, of which nearly three-quarters has been installed within the last three years alone.

As in all the other energy industries, unwelcome ‘boom-bust’ market conditions have been commonly experienced in this sunrise business as government support measures, such as feedin tariffs, have come and gone.

Fortunately there have been few signs of this disruption in either North Africa or the Gulf.

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have also made a major contribution to this reliably stable local situation.

Over the next 10 years, solar PV is expected to account for just over one-third of total renewables investment in the Middle East as a whole, says the IEA – the largest single component.

From then until 2040 this share will drop slightly as the contribution made by the local wind industry picks up in line with current trends overseas.

Meanwhile, the Gulf with its own top-rated renewables institutions will remain the world’s

Solar PV is expected to account for more than one-third of total renewables investment in the Middle East over the next 10 years

number-one test-bed for the technology. A number of events, including the World Future Energy Summit, have already become must-attend occasions for the world’s renewable engineers and investors.

Under its New Policies (NPs) or ‘commonsense’ scenario, the Paris-based IEA expects PV capacity to continue to grow at seven or more per cent annually, reaching 930GW in 2040. This is still only equivalent to less than five per cent of global generation. We expect much more than this here in the MENA region because of the implementation of large-scale, internationally-supported schemes such as the high-tech, high–voltage Desertec scheme.

Nevertheless, on a global scale “solar PV becomes competitive only in a few locations on a cost-parity basis … changes could be made in the rate structure to make tariffs reflective of the

fixed costs incurred”. Due to the presence of advanced NGO institutions, these are already under review in the Gulf.

The not-so-good news is that with an assumed lifetime of only 25 years for utility-scale plants, all the solar capacity operating around the world last year, plus a further 90GW globally, will need to be replaced by 2040; that is about 60GW each year eventually.

A complex series of conclusions are presented in the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook (November 2014) about the decline in costs and its consequences as deployment of the technology increases around the world.

Of course, PV arrays can be erected on all scales, from individual rooftop installations to ground-level ‘farms’.

Invariably large-scale concentrating solar facilities (arrays based on sun-tracking mirrors that

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According to the IEA’s analysis, global power output from CSP will grow very quickly under its NPs scenario, accelerating at a mean annual rate of nearly 17 per cent, to reach around 360TWh by 2040.

Supplied mostly by utility companies, this will still be less than a third of the amount of generation from all solar installations, which takes place in the form of so many private rooftop schemes.

This is partly as a result of weaker policy support and partly the effect of the additional costs incurred in installing the new transmission lines needed to move large amounts of power from remote generating sites to the main load centres.

In the early part of the coming quarter-century, it will be new CSP capacity coming on stream in the USA, where the technology is the most advanced, that drives this trend; but, as others catch up, China, the Middle East and Africa will lead additions after 2020.

The other piece of good news for local equipment suppliers, generators and institutions is that “average capacity factors for CSP plants improve during the projection period, because of increasing use of technologies with thermal storage”.

The Gulf’s coming high-tech CSP plants are likely to be among the largest in the world.

Falling panel costs and upgraded performance have contributed to relatively stable market conditions for the Middle East’s solar industry

Gus Schellekens Middle East Sustainability Leader

PricewaterhouseCoopers

How would you summerise the role of the World Future Energy Summit in promoting solutions to the world’s energy challenges?

A: The event provides a fantastic way to bring together all of the developments in technology, projects and government intentions into one single event.

There are many individual events globally, but these tend to have a more-focused approach, which means it is harder to form an overall view of developments or progress.

What have you been looking forward to finding out at this year’s WFES? A: I am always most interested in the opening plenary sessions and the side events were very interesting and practical discussions are held.

Has the Middle East’s recent history as an oil and gas hub, as well as the associated wealth, helped or hindered its adoption of sustainable ideals, and what roles can oil and gas companies play in supporting future energy developments?

A: I think that there is recognition that oil and gas will continue to play a significant role in the economy and in the provision of energy going forward. Renewable energy, however, does not

compete directly with oil in the provision of electricity, and there is a clear role for more PV – in particular – to be added to the grid across the region. PV is already competitive due to low oil and gas prices.

How would you rate the UAE in terms of its approach to and adoption of future energy technologies and research?

A: I think it is a clear leader in the region with a well-developed plan on how to take it even further in the future.

Which projects in the Middle East have you been most excited or inspired by in regards to their contribution towards the region’s sustainability goals and why?

A: I would say that Shams 1 demonstrates that CSP can work in the UAE (now we just need to add storage), as well as some of the waste-toenergy projects and the large-scale PV projects.

In your opinion, what could the region do better when it comes to supporting the development of future energy technologies?

A: The further development of government policy and legislation will allow for more decentralised generation, as well as help de-risk

renewable energy projects for the finance sector, so that more private sector capital can become involved in the sector.

What more could be done by government organisations and agencies to promote sustainable ideas among local populations throughout the Middle East and, in this regard, what examples would you cite as good examples to follow?

A: There is a long history of sustainable living in the region, some of which has been forgotten in the last 50 years. I would suggest reviving more traditional methods and approaches, and continuing to adopt market-leading practice from around the world to leapfrog the early stages of development.

Do you believe ‘green’ economic policies can work in the Middle East, or is the region already at the forefront of the global innovation in regards to sustainable development?

A: Yes, I believe green economic policies can work in the region.

The UAE government has just approved the Green Growth plan for the UAE and this contains recommendations for further green policy. The region is not yet at the forefront of green inno-

vation, but could be in a matter of a few years, if concerted cross-sector efforts are made.

What do you make of the support businesses with a sustainable agenda are receiving from governments throughout the Middle East and what more can be done to promote ‘green’ economic ideals?

A: There have been some promising developments from a government procurement point of view, but more could be done to favour green products and services.

At this time, however, short time horizons and quick returns on investment remain a central focus for business, which means they may not be looking for green outcomes.

Finally, what are your predictions for 2015 – can we expect this year to prove to be a success for the adoption of sustainable energy and energy diversification, as well as innovation within the sector?

A: I think so. There are a number of drivers that continue to push the market in the right direction such as increasing electricity demand, fossil fuel volatility, aging conventional oil and gas infrastructure, and a desire by the population to see more green solutions.

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Babcock & Wilcox Vølund to build waste-to-energy power plant in Scotland DENMARK-BASED subsidiary Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Vølund has been awarded a US$230mn contract to engineer, procure and construct a waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant near Dunbar in Scotland, UK. Viridor UK selected B&W Vølund and its construction partner Interserve to design and build the plant. B&W Vølund’s scope accounts for more than two-thirds of the contract value and includes two WTE boilers, advanced DynaGrate dynamic fuel combustion system, steam turbine and a dry flue gas cleaning system. The consortium would also test and commission the plant.

B&W Power Generation Group VP, Paul Scavuzzo, said, “As a renewable fuel, waste-to-energy technology provides numerous benefits for our customers and the communities they serve, such as significantly reduced use of valuable landfill space and compliance with stringent emissions regulations.

“We’re excited to work with our consortium partner Interserve to supply this state-of-theart power plant to our customer Viridor.”

The Dunbar plant will be able to process up to 38 tonnes of municipal waste per hour and will help the Scottish government meet its ambitious target of land-filling zero biodegradable municipal waste by 2021.

The project was booked in Q4 2014 and, with engineering works underway, the plant has been scheduled to go online in Q4 2017.

Boiler options B&W provides two boiler options when using refuse as a combustion fuel. The first, known as mass burning of municipal solid waste (MSW), uses the refuse in its as-received, unprepared state.

The second technique uses prepared refuse, or refuse-derived fuel (RDF), where the as-received refuse is first separated, classified, and reclaimed in various ways to yield saleable or otherwise recyclable products. The remaining material is prepared for firing in the boiler furnace.

Stand no: 8140 (Denmark Pavilion)

The Dunbar plant will be able to process up to 38 tonnes of municipal waste per hour

Green Sukuk: CEBC’s recommended route to clean energy A NUMBER of GCC governments, including Saudi Arabia and Dubai, have set ambitious clean energy and energy efficiency targets.

Compounding the difficulty of achieving these targets, the population of the GCC is expected to grow to more than 53mn by 2020, representing a 30 per cent increase of the population since 2000, marking the GCC out as one of the fastest growing regions on the planet. Such a population growth trajectory will create an unprecedented rise in demand for energy, water, transport, urban development and infrastructure. Substantial amounts of investment will be required in order to finance the clean energy and energy efficiency projects necessary to meet the needs of the future population, according to Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC).

Increasingly, investors in other parts of the world have therefore been looking to the capital Islamic finance markets as a low-cost alternative to fuel growth in these sectors through green bonds. Considering the growth of the Islamic finance industry, a ‘green’ Sukuk that funds such projects in compliance with Shariah law has been marked out by the Council as the next step.

Recently, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) announced its partnership with the World

Bank to develop a green investment strategy incorporating Sukuk. If this strategy succeeds, governments in the GCC could play a key role in developing a green Sukuk market. Such a market could play a key role in financing the region’s ambitious clean energy and infrastructure projects.

The CEBC is a non-profit, non-governmental association established in Masdar City, which provides a unique all-inclusive platform bringing together leading local and international organisations participating in the clean energy sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Its mission is to drive the development of appropriate and much-needed regulation and policy to support the growth of this vital sector.

The CEBC is the only clean energy industry group to cover the MENA region.

The group covers a host of areas in the clean energy field, including energy efficiency, geothermal energy, photovoltaic, smart grids, solar thermal energy, waste-to-energy, wind energy, energy management and control, energy storage and distribution, grid-tied wind system, off-grid wind system, offshore, onshore, research and development, wind farms, wind generators and wind turbines.

TMEIC’s new inverter sets industry efficiency record A NEW central inverter produced by Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) has broken the industry record for maximum efficiency.

The Solar Ware Samurai achieved a maximum efficiency of 99.01 per cent in California Energy Commissioning (CEC) testing, setting a new standard among photovoltaic (PV) inverters. CFC testing is a standardised performance testing protocol and guideline for evaluating PV inverters used in grid-connecting photovoltaic systems.

“The Solar Ware Samurai is the world’s first central inverter to achieve a maximum efficiency of 99.01 per cent,” said TMEIC general manager of renewable energies, Donn Samsa. “There have been string inverters testing at 99 per cent, but no central inverter has ever done this.”

Designed and built in Japan, the Solar Ware Samurai is an outdoor PCS with a stand-alone capacity of 1,667kW. Its highly advanced cooling system offers fanless operation up to 50 per cent of the output power rating, and maintains high reliability while reducing energy costs. The inverter also boasts the ability to operate efficiently in the harshest of environments, such as deserts, where large-scale solar facilities are frequently installed.

In July 2014 the Solar Ware Samurai won an Intersolar Award for innovation in solar technology. The inverter was among the three winners from more than 200 companies, in 21 countries worldwide, to receive an award in the Photovoltaics category.

Stand no: 8480 (Japan Pavilion)

Bridgestone’s EVASKY offers clean and sustainable energy FOR MORE than 25 years, Bridgestone has been manufacturing high-quality Ethylene Vinyl Acetate polymer films (EVA) for solar module encapsulation, which provide high durability, outstanding performance, low PID effect, low corrosiveness and easy and quick lamination cycles with high productivity.

Suitable for hot and humid environment, the film is suitable for standard glass-back sheet and also glass-glass solar modules.

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customers to offer high-quality solar modules with low-power degradation over time. The German manufacturer has been showcasing the technology this week at WFES. The photovoltaic panel has gained great attention as a viable source of clean and renewable energy. Bridgestone‘s EVASKY was created from development technology of rubber tire and shows high reliability and establishes worldwide reputation in the photovoltaic panel market.

Photovoltaic panels must sustain up to 25

years of peak generation performance in a highly challenging exposed environment. EVA copolymer film is an essential sealant of photovoltaic solar modules for ensuring the reliability and performance.

Bridgestone unveiled the revolutionary EVASKY film in 1987 and has continuously improved its performance for photovoltaic panels ever since. Bridgestone will customise the film according its customers’ needs. Bridgestone is also engaged in developing new adhesion technology that will contribute to

longer productivity of PV panels. As a result, the customers can achieve higher productivity in manufacturing process and longer durability owing to EVASKY. In addition to its advanced polymer technology, EVASKY utilises state-of-the-art blending production technology for consistently high quality to promote clean and renewable energy worldwide and help the fight against global warming.

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EXHIBITOR LISTING COMPANY

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3M ABB Abengoa Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ADCCI) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council Advanced Electronics Company Air Liquide Middle East & North Africa Al Masaood Automobiles Alsa Solar Systems Limited LLC ALSTOM Alumil Middle East Arab Organization for Industrialization ATKINS Anji Dasol Solar Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Bee'ah BP Exploration Operating Company Limited Bridgestone Industrial Ltd. BYD Company Limited Canadian Solar Inc. CESI China Sunergy (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Chint Power Cosmo Oil Co., LTD. Creative Sensor Inc. DNV GL Department of Municipal Affairs Dodsal Engineering and Construction Pte. Ltd Dolphin Energy Limited Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Elecnor, S.A Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (E.S.M.A) Emirates Insolaire LLC Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) EmiratesLNG Energy Power Systems Enviromena Power Systems Environment and Protected Areas AuthorityGov.of Sharjah(EPAA) Environmental Centre for Arab Towns Environment Friends Society Energy Tech and Disctech Envitech Middle East FZE ESF - International Community School Extreme Power Systems Limited Expo 2020 Exxon Al Khalij Inc. First Gulf Bank First Solar Int. Middle East FZ LLC

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Fortytwo Environmental Consultancy Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions GmbH General Holding Company - SENAAT GeoModel SOLAR Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Green Invest 3000 GmbH Government of Fujairah GPIII SRL Gulf Power and Marine GUJARAT BOROSIL LIMITED General Electric Heindl Energy GmbH Heriot-Watt University - Dubai Campus Hulk Energy Technology Co., LTD Ibiden Co., Ltd juwi Renewable Energies KACO new energy KACST Khalifa University of Science Kipp & Zonen Mavi Yesil Sakarya Yenilenebilir Enerji Sistemleri Ltd Sti Megacell Srl Megajoule MEPI & Raytheon Ministry of Energy Mounting Systems GmbH National Center of Meteorology & Seismology NEST A/S Occidental Oil and Gas International LLC Plastica Alfa Srl Premier Composite Technologies REC Solar Solutions DMCC Saudi Electricity Company Schneider Electric Search Light Japan Co. Ltd Shell Abu Dhabi Singulus SkyPower Global SkyShade Daylights Pvt Ltd SMA Solar Technology AG SolarWorld AG Solarpraxis Mena Statoil ASA Sun Dome Tubular Lights SunPower Systems Sarl Sun Pathfinder General Trading Sun Tab Solar Energy LLC Systems Sunlight SA Terrigena (ex Centrosolar) The Emirates Center for Studies and Research (ECSSR) Thermtech AS TOTAL Trina Solar Limited Tuv UL - Underwriters Lab Wisdom Business School FZE Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd XALT Energy Z-One Holding

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Belgium Pavilion ETAP Flanders Investment & Trade Harsonic Perpetum Energy Vlaams Kenniscentrum Water Canada Pavilion Electrovaya EKO Environmental Government of Ontario (MCIIT) Morgan Solar Inc.

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China Pavilion Asia Resource Expo LTD. 8 Beijing Epsolar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 CCE Oasis New Energy Company 8 Changzhou Almaden Co., LTD. 8 Changzhou Jinuo New Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Chinaland Solar Energy Co., Ltd. 8 CSG PVTech Co., Ltd. 8 Econess Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Guangdong East Power Co., Ltd. 8 JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. 8 Jiangsu International Economic Consultants, Inc. 8 Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Juli New Energy Co., Ltd. 8 Jusheng Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Nanjing Solark PV Technolofy Co., Ltd. 8 Qingdao Jiaoyang Lamping Co., Ltd. 8 Risen Energy Co.,Ltd 8 Shenzhen Jingfuyuan Tech Co., Ltd. 8 Shenzhen Jinsdon Lighting Technology Co., LTD 8 Shenzhen Ritar Power Co., Ltd. 8 Shenzhen SRESKY Co., Ltd. 8 WesTech Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 Wuxi A&M Solar Technology Co.,Ltd. 8 Xiamen Grace Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 8 Xiamen Kehua Hengsheng Co., Ltd. 8 Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd. 8 Zhongli Talesun Solar Co., Ltd. 8 Denmark Pavilion Babcock & Wilcox Vølund Danfoss FZCO Ramboll State of Green

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China Pavilion 8425 - China Pavilion 8122 - China Pavilion 8311 - China Pavilion 8312 - China Pavilion 8320 - China Pavilion 8531- China Pavilion 8212 - China Pavilion 8000 - China Pavilion 8222 - China Pavilion

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France Pavilion Advanced Solar Storage (As3- W2e) Alsolen Apollon Solar Aria Technologies Atoll Energy Bioalgostral Cairpol Club ADEME International Corex Solar Coldinnov EDF EDF Energies Nouvelles Enekio Enviroconsult Environnement S.A. Exosun GDF SUEZ Infi Group Iseo-Environnement SA Kis Sas Nexa Nexcis Optimum Tracker Sarl Dak Industries Senergies Sodimate Solar Euromed Solar Trade Syndicat Des Energies Renouvelables/ France Solar Industry UBIFRANCE Veolia Water Middle East Vergnet Vincent Industrie Germany Pavilion aerodyn Energiesysteme GmbH AKW A+V Protec Industry GmbH Antaris Solar GmbH & Co KG ARMATEC FTS GmbH & Co. KG BAE Batterien GmbH Baer Measurements LLC Caparol Paints L.L.C. CleanTech Business Park c/o Bezirksamt Marzahn-Hellersdorf Conergy Asia & ME PTE. Ltd. Correct Power Institute GmbH DHYBRID Power Systems GmbH DOYMA GmbH & Co. DUNMORE Europe GmbH empuron AG erfis GmbH German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE

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8206 - France Pavilion 8102 - France Pavilion 8300 - France Pavilion 8204 - France Pavilion 8413 - France Pavilion 8303 - France Pavilion 8201 - France Pavilion

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8503 - France Pavilion 8305 - France Pavilion 8207 - France Pavilion 8100 - France Pavilion 8100 - France Pavilion 8405 - France Pavilion 8203 - France Pavilion 8201 - France Pavilion 8412 - France Pavilion 8404 - France Pavilion 8202 - France Pavilion 8201 - France Pavilion 8301 - France Pavilion 8305 - France Pavilion 8401 - France Pavilion 8502 - France Pavilion 8302 - France Pavilion 8400 - France Pavilion 8205 - France Pavilion 8200 - France Pavilion 8304 - France Pavilion

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7232 - Germany Pavilion 7250 - Germany Pavilion 7234 - Germany Pavilion

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Hiraoka & Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi Zosen Corporation INPEX Group JODCO Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME) Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) Looop Inc Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Mitsui & Co., Middle East Ltd. Abu Dhabi NGK Insulators, Ltd. Obayashi Corporation Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Toshiba Corporation Toshiba MitsubishiElectric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) Yagai Workshop Limited Partnership

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Project & Finance Village Advanced Water Technology 10 Air Liquide 10 Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC) 10 Enerwhere 10 European Jordanian Renewable Energy Projects (EJRE) 10 Forest National Corporation (FNC)/ Nile Petroleum co.

10 GVE Projects LTD. 10 KAUST 10 Moroccan Agency For Solar Energy (MASEN) 10 PassivSystems Limited 10 Plastica Alfa Srl 10 Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd 10 RAK - Research & Innovation Center 10 RG Thermal Energy Solutions 10 SmeFunds 10 Solar Tower Technologies 10 Sun & Life/ Flabeg/Lassithi 10

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INTECH FA CO., LTD. Jeonnam Technopark Junsung E&R, Inc. Kepco ENC Kepco NF Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Power Engineering Co., Ltd. Samsung C&T Corporation WOOJIN Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.

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Switzerland Pavilion Airlight Energy Holding SA 7 CLA-VAL Europe SARL 7 Cleantech Switzerland 7 Diesoil Engineering AG 7 Energy8 7 Endress + Hauser Instruments International AG 7 Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. 7 HYDROS 7 KA-TE AG 7 Lake Geneva Region 7 Ludwig Elkuch AG 7 Solstis SA 7 Symbioswiss 7 T-Link Management AG Ltd. 7 TRASFOR SA 7 TVP Solar 7 W2E-C Ltd. Waste to Energy - Consulting Ltd. 7

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Media Partners Abu Dhabi Environment ACN Newswire AEC Online Al Iktissad Wal-Amal Group Asia Green Buildings Bloomberg Businessweek ME BP International Limited Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) Construction World CPI- Bgreen

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Thursday 22nd January 2015

WFES CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Powering the Future of Energy Innovation and Investment

Thursday January 22, 2015 – WFES Day Four TIME

ACTIVITY

09:00 – 10:00

Speaker Briefing Session

10:00 – 11:00

Lessons Learned from Solar and Wind Projects Around the World Defining the risks and opportunities of developing and operating utility-scale solar plants and wind farms This session brings together the developers and operators of some of the world’s biggest fully operational solar and wind projects, who will share strategic insights on the most critical aspects and the key success factors of each stage of project development. Discussions will highlight the ownership models, business structures and critical technology considerations. Attendees will get a realistic and unfettered discussion on how to minimise the risks, leverage on opportunities, and address various challenges from planning, construction and operations.

11:00 – 11:30

Panel Chair: Michelle T. Davies, Global Head of Clean Energy and Sustainability, Eversheds, United Kingdom Panellists: • Alla Weinstein, President & CEO, Principle Power, United States • Joseph Desmond, SVP, Marketing and Government Affairs, BrightSource Energy, United States • Dr. Martin Grant, CEO, Energy, Atkins, United Kingdom • Jorg Heinemann, EVP, Global Power Plants, Customer Operations and EPC, SunPower Corp., United States

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Mike O'Hare, General Manager, London Array Limited, United Kingdom Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, Shams Power Company, UAE Manuel Pozo García, VP Technical, Abengoa, Spain

Networking Coffee Break

JOINT CLOSING SESSION OF WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT AND INTERNATIONAL WATER SUMMIT 11:30 – 12:30

A Circular Economy: The Untapped Opportunities Accelerating the move towards resource-efficiency and sustainable economic growth As world economies face increasing demand for resources, rapidly degrading ecosystems, and rising costs of raw materials, the "circular economy”, a term perhaps unfamiliar a few years ago, is rapidly rising up in political and business agendas. This session will investigate the current barriers and long-term opportunities of a circular economy and will conclude with practical ways in which a circular business model can be implemented and scaled up.

Panellists: • Dr. Claus Conzelmann, Vice President Safety, Health & Environmental Sustainability, Nestlé Group, Switzerland • Aranzazu Mencía Saeta, Vice President of Business Development, Abengoa, Spain • Dr. Stephan Singer, Director Global Energy Policy, WWF International, Belgium • Michael Eckart, Managing Director and Global Head of Environment Finance, Citigroup Inc., United States • Rabia Ferroukhi, Director of Knowledge, Policy and Finance, International Renewable Energy Agency, UAE

12:30 – 12:40

Awards Ceremony Innovate@IWS Winners of Technology Innovation Prize

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Chairman’s Closing Session

13:00 – 14:30

Lunch

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Robert Armstrong, Director, MIT Energy Initiative, United States Najib Saab, Secretary General, Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED), Lebanon

WORKSHOPS Project Finance: Financing and Risk Mitigation to Ensure Project Bankability How to structure renewable projects to optimise financing and mitigate risks There is one overriding criteria that separates a successful renewable energy project from a stalled one: bankability. Obtaining renewable energy project finance is increasingly complex and difficult to negotiate, mostly because of the high level of perceived risk. If not effectively identified and miti-

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gated, these risks dramatically impact the amount, timing and availability of project finance, as well as the project's profitability. Workshop attendees will learn to identify, qualify and explore key investment risks. Discussions will highlight key lender concerns, successful project finance structures, and

key hurdles, opportunities, and new directions in today’s project finance markets.

Workshop Leader: Christian Erich Grütte, Investment & Financial Advisor, Leonardo Venablers, Spain

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Switzerland Pavilion showcases clean technology Switzerland is home to a host of clean energy innovators and investors.

Here we profile some of the companies exhibiting at WFES 2015 from the land of chocolate, mountains and clocks.

Cleantech Switzerland Located on the Switzerland Pavilion CLEANTECH SWITZERLAND was set up as part of the economic stabilisation measures rolled out by the Swiss government in 2009 and has been defined as an association under Swiss law since 2010.

The company offers solutions across different areas including absorption, adsorption, condensation processes, exhaust gas purification equipment, flue gas purification equipment, thermal waste gas purification processes, dust extraction facilities, deodorisation and air purification in the workplace.

Switzerland is the official export platform for the Swiss Cleantech economy. Platform members include current Cleantech Associations, such as Swissmem, CleantechAlps, Swisssolar etc. The company’s services can be accessed by any Cleantech business providing exports.

As the official body for the Swiss Cleantech economy, Cleantech Switzerland, aims to increase export sales for businesses and also strengthen their presence in the global marketplace. Cleantech Switzerland has access to the network of official Swiss representations abroad which represents a worldwide network (100 Embassies, 50 General Consulates and 18 Swiss Business Hubs) offering Swiss Cleantech products and services.

The company provides good links between Swiss companies and foreign project and business partners. Cleantech Switzerland’s work is backed by a central database (Cleantech Cube) containing detailed profiles of more than 420 Swiss companies, providing quick and easy access to Swiss technologies offering different services, for example, information about projects, tenders and events; marketing support and market development and consulting services in cooperation with selected service partners. Cleantech also has a network of 15 sector associations as well as the official Swiss network abroad, comprising around 100 embassies, 50 general consulates and 18 swiss business hubs.

Among the services Cleantech Switzerland offers to Swiss companies active in the cleantech sector is Cleantech Cube.

All companies active in the Cleantech sector with a registered office in Switzerland are welcome to register for free on the company database Cleantech Cube. This registration is free of charge. All companies registered on the company database benefit from Cleantech Switzerland’s information services and will get – based

on their declared activities and interests – information about project opportunities, tenders, events. Secondly, premium members of Cleantech Switzerland will benefit from further marketing support and improved visibility in the export market but also in the Swiss marketplace. Ensuring that every business can access the right services for its needs, Cleantech Switzerland offers both exclusive partnership arrangements and a number of modular service packages.

Cleantech Switzerland offers market development and consulting services in cooperation with selected service partners. The company’s service partners are present in, and have specialised knowledge about specific country or market segments.

Cla-Val Europe SARL Located on the Switzerland Pavilion CLA-VAL HAS been at the forefront of automatic control valves since 1936, serving waterworks, industrial, fire protection, aviation fuelling and marine customers across the world.

The firm manufactures various electronic products that enhance the functionality of automatic control valves. Cla Val combines the efficiency of hydraulic control with advanced electronics to provide optimum waterworks control solutions. Valves can be equipped with e-Power series turbines to provide power to operate electronic controllers, actuators, data recording devices and communications equipment. Cla-Val's product range for data enables access to the information customers need to manage waterworks systems including the eFlowmeterelectronic flow meter and e-Lift valve position transmitters.

The company has a team of engineers that are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the maintainence, servicing and commissioning of Cla-Val’s full product range. This could be from basic hydraulic functions, for example, pressure reducing valves, through to sophisticated electronic interfaces.

Cla-Val’s vehicles are well equipped with the aim of providing completion to the works to reduce downtime and disruptions to supply.

With more than 30 years of experience, ClaVal’s engineers have a wide range of experience to support Cla-Val equipment across a number of sectors including: waterworks, fire protection and fuelling. The engineering team also have experience in a variety of flow modulation equipment including: installation, commissioning, setting up and re-zoning DMA’s. Site visits

can also be organised to discuss any problems.

The firm has a 20-acre manufacturing/ foundry complex in Newport Beach, California, in addition to production facilities in Canada, Switzerland, France and the United Kingdom.

Cla-Val’s long history of manufacturing and industry excellence also enables the company to offer the industry’s most comprehensive programme of technical/product training at its inhouse training facilities. CLA-VAL Automatic Control Valves are renowned for their quality and high performance. The company is also known for providing excellent customer service as well as innovation, specifically related to products that help to conserve water and energy.

KA-TE AG Located on the Switzerland Pavilion KA-TE WAS the first company in the world to manufacture remotely controlled robots for the sewer rehabilitation market back in the 1970s.

Over the last 30 years the company has installed more than 1,000 robots worldwide. The robots have been made using the highest quality materials, latest technology and precision.

KA-TE has designed a unique and robust mobile multifunctional system that is being exported along with Swiss quality. The company’s aim is to help municipalities reduce costs by using trenchless technologies. This kind of technology is a progressive civil engineering process for the installation, replacement or renewal of underground utilities with no or minimal excavation and surface disruption. These advanced methods have been deployed for use in underground utilities including water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, gas mains, electrical and fiber optics conduits. The technology has also been rolled out in urban areas, with substantial benefits to be gained including the reduction of disruption to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, to business activities, to residential areas, and to environmentally sensitive areas.

Trenchless technologies are the crossing options for major roads, railways, waterways as well as natural or manmade structures. Usually trenchless techniques will offer huge cost saving benefits for municipalities and utilities over traditional open trench methods. Recent developments in robotics have enabled trenchless technologies to provide pipe condition diagnostics which in the past were not available allowing utility owners to precisely identify infrastructure priorities.

KA-TE offers customers a telephone helpline where competent technicians and operators are

on hand to help with any operational or technical problems. The company's products are created to enable the quick and efficient roll out of projects with high-quality results. A quick execution of replaacement parts ensures that expensive downtime is kept to a minimum.

Georg Fischer Piping Systems (Switzerland) Ltd. Located on the Switzerland Pavilion GEORG FISCHER Piping Systems Ltd. manufactures plastic piping systems with a diversified product range for varied applications, making the company the leading manufacturer worldwide in industry, utility and building technology.

Georg Fischer is dedicated to designing, manufacturing and marketing piping systems for the safe and secure conveyance of liquids and gases. From water extraction and treatment to industrial processes, from drinking water supplies and distribution to purification processes in sewage treatment plants, Georg Fischer has application – led system solutions and high quality components for the transport of water, gas and other liquids in industry, utility and building technology.

Hydros Innovation Located on the Switzerland Pavilion HYDROS INNOVATION is a global engineering firm, which provides solutions to increase performance and reduce consumption for a range of boats. The company aims to lower costs while offering added value. Hydros Innovation is specialised in the areas of dynamic simulation and boat optimisation. In addition, the firm has expertise in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics flow computation. Last Autumn, during the Cannes and Monaco yacht shows, Hydros Innovation rolled out the HY-X, a patented scaleddown prototype of the first efficient, hybrid and flying yacht. This boat demonstrates its uniqueness by “flying above the water” without a trace of environmental footprint.

Hydros Foundation’s main goal is to raise awareness and support efficient-energy initiatives. The organisation set up Hydrocontest, the first international student competition involving the design of the fastest boats that consume the lowest amount of energy. The Little Cup or International C Class catamaran Championship showcases the world's most efficient boats capable of sailing 3x faster than the wind without using any engine.

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Speaker Insight THE WFES 2015 CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR EXPERTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO PRESENT SOLUTIONS FOR TACKLING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CHALLENGES

Speaker: Michelle T. Davies

Speaker: Robert Armstrong

Global Head of Clean Energy and Sustainability, Eversheds

Director, MIT Energy Initiative

TOPIC: Lessons Learned from Solar and Wind Projects Around the World

TOPIC: Accelerating The Move Towards ResourceEfficiency and Sustainable Economic Growth

Thursday 22 January 2015, 10:00 – 11:00

Thursday 22 January 2015, 11:30 – 12:30

Michelle T. Davies heads the Eversheds Clean Energy and Sustainability Group and advises across all clean energy and sustainability projects. Actively involved in the clean energy sector both in the UK and globally, Michelle advises across all renewable technologies including offshore and onshore wind, biomass, solar, hydro and biofuels. Her focus is on corporate strategy within the sector including M&A, equity raising and investment and exit mechanisms and clients range from utilities to IPPs, private equity and infrastructure funds, institutional investors, banks and governments.

Her clients include Forewind, EDF, SSE, Statkraft, Element Power, Blackrock, John Laing, Blackstone, Skypower and Gennmont Capital. She is a regular speaker at conferences including MEED Dubai, MENA Dubai, SASIA Riyadh and MENA Jordan, Renewable UK, REFF India, REFF China, BGCC Biomass conference, IMECHE Renewables Conference, REA Biomass conference, Financing Carbon

(London), Climate Finance (London), Environmental Green Bonds Conference, Westminster Energy Forum and Government Round Tables.

Michelle is the only female board member of the Middle East Solar Industry Association and is a founding member of the MESIA Women in Solar Group. She was recently awarded ‘Solar Woman of the Year for the Middle East’ by MESIA in December 2013. She is also rated one of the leading lawyers in the renewable energy sector in Chambers as ‘rounding out the renewable energy practice with her corporate finance skills’ and is held out by commentators as a ‘market leader’.

The session will bring together the developers and operators of some of the world’s biggest fully operational solar and wind projects, who will share strategic insights on the most critical aspects and the key success factors of each stage of project development. Discussions will highlight ownership models, business structures and critical technology considerations.

Professor Robert C. Armstrong is the Director of the MIT Energy Initiative and Chevron Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was previously Department Head of Chemical Engineering at MIT and served as co-chair of MIT’s Energy Research Council and as the Founding Deputy Director of the MIT Energy Initiative. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology with highest honors in 1970, with the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Degree. He then received the Doctor of Philosophy in 1973 from the University of Wisconsin in Chemical Engineering for his thesis Obtaining Constitutive Equations from Molecular Models. Professor Armstrong has received a number of awards, including the AIChE Warren K. Lewis Award, AIChE Professional Progress Award, the Bingham Medal from the Society of Rheology, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Distinguished Service Citation, and election to the Georgia

Tech Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni. His two-volume book, Dynamics of Polymer Liquids has been named a Citation Classic. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Professor Armstrong has published and lectured extensively. His research interests are focused on energy, polymer molecular theory, polymer fluid mechanics, rheology of complex materials, multiscale process modeling, transport phenomena, and applied mathematics.

As world economies face increasing demand for resources, rapidly degrading ecosystems, and rising costs of raw materials, the ‘circular economy’, a term perhaps unfamiliar a few years ago, is rapidly rising up in political and business agendas.

The session will investigate the current barriers and long-term opportunities of a circular economy and will conclude with practical ways in which a circular business model can be implemented and scaled up.

Europe adopts circular economy to reduce greenhouse environmental impacts THE EUROPEAN Commission has adopted ‘Towards a circular economy: a zero waste programme for Europe’ and annex to establish a common and coherent EU framework to promote the circular economy.

Turning Europe into a more circular economy means boosting recycling and preventing the loss of valuable materials; creating jobs and economic growth; showing how new business models, eco-design and industrial symbiosis can move us towards zero-waste; and reducing greenhouse emissions and environmental impacts.

As part of the circular economy package, the Commission also adopted a legislative proposal to review recycling and other waste-related targets in the EU and annex. Achieving the new waste targets would create 180,000 new jobs, while making Europe more competitive and reducing demand for costly scarce resources.

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The proposal aims to increase recycling/re-use of municipal waste to 70 per cent in 2030; increase packaging waste recycling/re-use to 80 per cent in 2030 with material-specific targets set to gradually increase between 2020 and 2030 (to reach 90 per cent for paper by 2025 and 60 per cent for plastics, 80 per cent for wood, 90 per cent of ferrous metal, aluminium and glass by the end of 2030); phase out landfilling by 2025 for recyclable (including plastics, paper, metals, glass and bio-waste) waste in non-hazardous waste landfills – corresponding to a maximum landfilling rate of 25 per cent, among other aims.

To help the circular economy become reality, the Commission adopted other initiatives, such as proposals for sustainable buildings, green employment and green action for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Waste reduction and resource efficiency are both key tenets of the circular economy, which advocates an end to ‘take, make,

use, dispose’ models of production in favour of ‘closed loop’ approaches that see raw materials continually recycled and reused.

The proposed measures will help ensure that Europeans get the most out of their natural resources

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Korean Pavilion embraces bright future in nuclear energy South Korea is set to be the world’s third-largest exporter of nuclear technology by 2030. Here we have highlighted a number of companies exhibiting on the Korean Pavilion helping the country diversify its energy mix.

Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group Stand no: 9120 (Korean Pavilion) SAMSUNG C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group was established in 1977 and has since developed innovative technology to create high-quality products and services. A main focus for the company is to provide a good experience for its customers. Apart from nuclear energy the company has domestic and international power plants, including power generation, nuclear energy, renewal energy, smart grid and energy storage and transportation.

Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group has various domestic and international power plants. The company will put in place strategic systems for growth that focus on global expertise, strong customer satisfaction and competitive distinction of inimitable advanced technology including nuclear energy, renewal energy and smart grid. The company is also forming a success model by ensuring a stable source of profit through increasing asset value of oil and gas production fields.

Hyundai E&C Stand no: 9120 (Korean Pavilion) HYUNDAI E&C was set up in 1947 at its head office in Seoul, Korea by the Hyundai Group's founder, Chung Ju-yung. As well as its subsidiaries, the company operates in four business areas: plant segment, which involves the construction of petrochemical plants, refinery plants, gas processing plants and nuclear power plants; power and energy field, which includes the construction of energy plants, power transmission and power generation plants; building segment, which involves the construction of public buildings, skyscrapers, flats and others; civil & environment segment, which involves the construction of roads, tunnels, bridges, steel structures, landfill areas and others, as well as other business segment which focuses on the development and leasing of real estate, installation of software, as well as golf resort business and livestock business. The company is working towards developing its nuclear energy business as a new growth engine, both in Korea and overseas.

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Hyundai E&C will maintain its leading edge in the areas of oil & gas, refinery, petrochemicals and advance into other high-value businesses, including offshore plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. Hyundai E&C also plans to increase its involvement in ecofriendly operations such as carbon capture & storage (CCS), coal to liquids (CTL), synthetic natural gas (SNG), and Di-methyl Ether (DME).

Hyundai E&C is strengthening both its human resources department and its expertise in areas including design, procurement, and construction.

Hyundai’s NPP export to the UAE reflects the competitiveness over many years of construction projects and developing advanced technologies. The nuclear power sector is set to expand into one of the company’s representative brands, based on the experience and expertise it has gained over the past 40 years.

Jeonnam Technopark Stand no: 9220 - (Korean Pavilion) JEONNAM TECHNOPARK was set up as a not-forprofit organisation in December 2003. The company’s main aim is to develop local economy and characteristic industries in Korea. A Technopark is run by government policy to activate local economy and national competitiveness with human resources and materials. From now on, cooperation among schools and industries, competition of technology development, and the growing of small or medium ventures is important in order to develop new technology, for education, training, business incubation and test production.

Jeonnam Technopark has a vision to become a leader in emerging economic generation. It plans to support businesses step-by-step through improving employment opportunities and activating the regional economy, targeting companies who have been active for less than three years in financing, technology, patents, accounting and legal support.

In the long-term Jeonnam Technopark has set a number of goals it wants to achieve. This includes implementing regional strategic business planning and evaluation; improving Jeonnam regional business industries; developing mid or long-term regional strategic business; working

with other companies; and targeting specific industries. The firm has put into place a new development system between regional businesses, expanding regional businesses, planning new developments, R&D demand research and taking into account special technological development and evaluation.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Stand no: 7328 (Korean Pavilion) KOREA HYDRO & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. is the largest domestic power generation company providing 30 per cent of the total domestic electric power supply by operating 23 nuclear power plants and several hydropower plants. The nuclear power company is known worldwide for the scale of its facilities, as well as for its excellent business track record.

In the last ten years the capacity factor has reached more than 90 per cent, surpassing the world average of 79 per cent. This figure is an indication of the extent of safety guarantee. Towards the end of 2009, Korea won its first commercial nuclear plant export contract to the UAE against fierce competition. This was achieved through KHNP's exceptional operational performance and technological competitiveness.

KHNP’s objective now is to ensure that more people around the world can enjoy the benefits of nuclear energy. The company owns and operates 23 nuclear power generation units with an aggregate installed capacity of 20,716MW; 34 hydroelectric power generation units with an

aggregate installed capacity of 607MW and 16 pumped-storage hydro power generation units with an aggregate installed capacity of 17MW.

WOOJIN Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. Stand no: 7397 (Korean Pavilion) SET UP in 1974, Woojin Industrial Systems Co. Ltd., has established itself as a specialised manufacturer of electric power systems through continuous research and development and quality improvements. The company has manufactured electronic device supplies for trains and has worked on the development of Korean Standard electric locomotives for the last 29 years.

As a top-ranking millennium leader in the railroad vehicle industry, Woojin Industrial Systems will continue to make efforts to localise electric train parts and manufacture standard electric locomotives as well as to explore overseas markets and developed light railway transit.

Woojin aims to be reliable and committed in the era of eco-friendly and green growth, and to provide renewable energy generation systems.

The company offers train propulsion control systems, auxiliary power systems for trains, train information systems, breakers and contactors, controllers and resistors, master controllers and breaking devices, train connectors and couplers, electric devices for electric locomotives and diesel electric locomotives, testing equipments master controller, main resistor, train control monitoring system, train performance monitoring system, protective relay, train connectors and couplers.

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Sami Khoreibi Chief Executive Officer

Enviromena Power Systems

Over its eight years, how would you summarise the role of the World Future Energy Summit in promoting solutions to the world’s energy challenges?

A: Enviromena has been operating in the region ever since the first World Future Energy Summit in 2007 and we have attended all eight events.

The event has always been an exciting platform for governments and policy makers to make announcements, and for businesses to catch up on the latest technologies and meet other regional and international companies.

Understandably, activity slowed down during the downturn, but over the past few years we have witnessed the summit evolve into even more of a global stage, bringing together industry experts from across the world to focus on a broader theme of sustainability. We have been very excited to see what this year has brought.

How would you rate the UAE in terms of its approach to and adoption of future energy technologies and research?

A: The UAE ranks as a pioneer in renewable energy and has always led with the largest projects in the market.

We set up our headquarters here in Abu Dhabi in 2007 due to the vast opportunity for renewable energy made available by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Today, the Institute is well established and its graduates are making valuable contributions in the renewable energy space.

Which projects in the Middle East have you been most excited or inspired by in regards to their contribution towards the region’s sustainability goals and why?

A: The UAE’s upcoming rooftop solar projects will have a huge impact on energy use as they will enable users to consume energy under a net metering system. This is the first time a stable legal framework to facilitate the usage of solar PV has been implemented in the region.

Has the Middle East’s recent history as an oil and gas hub, as well as the associated wealth, helped or hindered its adoption of sustainable ideals, and what roles can oil

and gas companies play in supporting future energy developments?

A: Populations in Middle Eastern countries are growing rapidly, which in turn increases the demand for power. To meet these needs, the development of sustainable energy systems is vital to ensuring energy conservation. Energy has always been a key industry in the Middle East, so adopting renewable energy was a natural progression.

In your opinion, what could the region do better when it comes to supporting the development of future energy technologies?

A: Throughout the Middle East, traditional hydrocarbons have always been heavily subsidised by governments. Historically, this hindered the development of future energy technologies and made it difficult for renewable energy companies to compete on a cost basis.

Declines in renewable energy technology costs over the past few years have, however, helped make the cost of renewable power production more competitive.

Do you believe ‘green’ economic policies can work in the Middle East, or is the region already at the forefront of the global innovation in regards to sustainable development?

A: We are seeing strong advancements taking place in Middle East economic policy. The cost of renewable technology has fallen and new energy policies are adapting to this change. Examples of this are the rooftop solar projects in Jordan and in Dubai, which enable consumers to connect their renewable energy production to the grid and receive financial credit for it.

As the cost of producing solar energy continues to fall globally, governments are realising that green energy policies will save them money in the long run.

Finally, what are your predictions for 2015 – can we expect this year to prove to be a success for the adoption of sustainable energy and energy diversification, as well as innovation within the sector?

A: 2015 is going to be a record year in terms of government programmes being announced and solar projects being deployed across multiple

countries in the Middle East. Over the past three years, many pilot programmes have been launched across the region, and in 2015 we are expecting a large number of programme installations off the back of this.

Enviromena has installed a total of 45MW across the MENA region and we are in the

process of installing another 28 MW – this includes a total of 73 projects either built or that are under construction.

We understand the region thoroughly and are passionate about creating a more sustainable and cost-effective energy market. We are excited to see what 2015 has in store for us.

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Chiyoda Corporation’s hydrogen technology fuels clean energy

Chiyoda Corporation has, since the 1970s, been using technology development and engineering for stable energy supply and environmental protection MANUFACTURERS IN Japan are taking advantage of the growing domestic movement to use hydrogen as a clean energy source for automobiles and power generation systems.

The Japanese government estimates that the domestic market for hydrogen-related businesses will expand to US$67bn in 2050. The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering the introduction of buses using hydrogen fuel cells for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in the capital.

Plant engineering firm Chiyoda Corporation has developed technology to convert hydrogen into toluene and transform it back to hydrogen. It said that it hoped to put the technology into practical use in 2020. Toluene can be transported with ordinary tankers. Chiyoda Corporation has also developed a floating facility with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited to produce hydrogen from petroleum gas contained in undersea oilfields.

With a corporate philosophy centred on ‘Energy and Environment in Harmony,’ Chiyoda

Corporation, since the 1970s, has been using technology development and engineering both for stable energy supply and for environmental protection. The group is also steadily expanding its activities in the area of new energy. This includes using solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal, biomass and other types of renewable energy, creating a hydrogen supply chain with technology for storage and transport of large quantities of hydrogen, and developing gas-to-liquids (GTL)-related technology.

At WFES 2015, the Japanese firm has been showcasing its range of BIPV (building integrated solutions with PV), concentrated solar thermal technologies and applications, consultancy, energy management and control, manufacturer/engineering, natural gas, photovoltaic technology, PV technologies and applications, research and development, solar thermal, turnkey solutions, services and projects.

Stand no: 9213 (Japan Pavilion)

Mounting Systems brings solar power to wildlife sanctuary in California MOUNTING SYSTEMS Inc., a manufacturer of solar racking systems and an affiliate of Mounting Systems GmbH, has signed a partnership deal with US-based Everybody Solar to bring solar energy to the Wildlife Associates’ project in Half Moon Bay in the US state of California.

According to the terms of the agreement, Mounting Systems will donate an Alpha onroof mounting system to the project, which will help lower the operating cost of a 29kW solar power system.

Everybody Solar is a non-profit organisation, which aims to protect the environment and strengthen US communities through solar energy projects. The company launched a crowdsourcing campaign in September 2014 to raise funds for Wildlife Associates.

Everybody Solar was seeking supply chain partners for material donations and Mounting Systems stepped forward to fill the gap and expedite the completion of the project, stated the non-profit organisation.

Don Massa, product manager at Mounting Systems Inc., said, “We take community responsibility very seriously and are pleased to partner with Everybody Solar and Wildlife Associates who are conducting this invaluable work.”

The Alpha on-roof mounting system is easy to install and is a highly-durable system, which will provide years of reliable service to the project in Half Moon Bay, Massa added.

Youness Scally, executive director of Everybody Solar, noted, “Wildlife Associates

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Wildlife Associates operates a wildlife sanctuary in California spends thousands of US dollars annually on energy bills to care for more than 50 wild animals at the Half Moon Bay sanctuary.

“Our staff travel to more than 300 local schools each year to teach children about wildlife conservation and raise environmental awareness,” added Scally.

“With Alpha on-roof mounting system’s support, we can defray 90 per cent of the sanctuary’s electricity costs and enable Wildlife Associates to care for three additional wild animals.”

WFES exhibitors Mounting Systems develops and produces racking systems for photovoltaic and solar thermal facilities, delivering products to customers around the world.

Kasim Ersoy, managing director of Mounting Systems, said, "With the development of Alpha on-roof mounting system, our engineers have been able to provide important benefits for our customers — an efficient way to plan and verify the structural integrity of their installations and to simply assemble the solar plant on site.

“Our innovations offer enhanced safety over the entire life span of the solar system.

That goes hand in hand with our high level of service and quality. At the same time, the customer profits from cost-savings thanks to the reduced use of material.”

Stand no: 7160

Aiding animal sanctuaries with solar energy IN SEPTEMBER 2014, Wildlife Associates partnered with Everybody Solar to raise funds for installing a solar array at Half Moon Bay wildlife sanctuary.

The goal of the project is to build a 25kW solar energy system at the facility, which will cut 90 per cent of electricity costs and carbon footprint. In addition to financial savings, this project will also allow the organisation to increase the breadth of its science education by serving as an example of clean energy use.

It would also demonstrate how solar energy, in particular, is a readily available and viable option for combating climate change and air pollution.

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Dubai envisages a ‘greener’ future DEWA plans to install 100 charging stations for electric cars across Dubai

Dubai has implemented a 10-year plan to enhance the city’s utilities’ infrastructure, which includes promoting the use of electronic vehicles to reduce pollution and relocating more than 4,000 trees for a ‘green’ mega project.

UBAI ELECTRICITY and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed that it is working to enhance its generating and distribution capacity by increasing the use of advanced ‘smart’ technologies and introducing a network of electric vehicle charging stations, in a bid to boost the use of electric vehicles and make Dubai a ‘greener’ city to live in.

According to DEWA, 100 charging stations will be set up for electric cars across Dubai in the next two years. Dubai Silicon Oasis will be the first community to roll out electric car charging stations, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA. “We signed a memorandum of understanding with [the project’s developer]. They will be setting up the stations in the smart city. We are going to have more memorandum signing ceremonies with other developers soon,” remarks Al Tayer.

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The move to reduce environmental pollution across the city was highlighted in the Smart Dubai plan with three key initiatives set out by DEWA. Firstly, the plan outlines that more home and building owners will be encouraged to install solar panels for domestic use and export surplus electricity back to the grid. Secondly, DEWA has revealed that it has set-up 70,000 smart metres so far and an extra 200,000 metres are set to be installed during the next phase. The third initiative will see the roll out of electric-powered vehicles. DEWA said it has joined forces with the transport sector including car manufacturers, airports, shopping malls, petrol stations and local transport authorities.

“We seek to achieve that by focusing our efforts on setting up an excellent energy infrastructure that meets the emirate’s development needs,” says Al Tayer.

Expo 2020 Dubai is also set to contribute to Dubai’s efforts in becoming a ‘greener’ city. The project will highlight the development of renewable energy in the city. Al Tayer explains it “will be a unique opportunity for us to show the world our excellence in the public utilities and infrastructure sectors ... and to help make our country a leading international economic hub.”

Expo 2020 Dubai is set to welcome 25mn visitors, with 70 per cent of those from abroad, and will explore new innovations in the transport and logistics sectors. Furthermore to Dubai’s move in becoming a greener city, Damac Properties plans to build a new project featuring what it called the “greenest living spaces” in the emirate. Covering more than 55mn sq ft, the development will offer parklands, green open spaces and private gardens.

“Akoya Oxygen is being developed along the ethos of ‘escape the city’ and will be a lush

A number of luxury homes will be built using 'green' guidelines

green environment with an upscale resort feel,” the company states.

Luxury residential homes will be situated near retail and hospitality projects including a five-star hotel and a wellness centre, it adds.

“Akoya Oxygen is set to be the first community of its kind in Dubai. It is being designed to be a masterpiece that isn’t just architecturally accomplished, but also lives in harmony with the environment,” says Ziad El Chaar, managing director of Damac Properties.

“We will be relocating more than 4,000 trees into the development to ensure cleaner air and naturally cooler temperature. This will be in addition to many water features throughout the community.

“When we created Akoya Oxygen, we had a clear vision that is being translated into every component of the project. From low emission residences, to our utilising of recycled materials, all this will contribute in transforming Akoya Oxygen into the first green luxury residential address in Dubai.”

The new project is expected to be as environmentally friendly as possible, with ‘keeping green’ being a focus of the new community. As well as using energy efficient materials in the construction of the project, the homes will also be built to meet environmental standards. El Chaar also adds that the road network will be designed in a way to minimise pollution.

“After the success of Akoya by Damac, Akoya Oxygen came as a logical continuity to this brand and an important step forward in further building on the success in terms of quality, innovation and our association with international brands,” states El Chaar.

Visit DEWA on Stand 6310 at WFES 2015

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THE GALLERY

Visitors filing into the exhibition centre during WFES 2015

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen interviewing His Excellency Eng. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy

The opening ceremony of ADSW saw thousands of people in attendance

One of the many innovative products on show at WFES 2015

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Total's stand has been attracting plenty of attention in the Atrium at ADNEC

Tadweer's stand at EcoWASTE

An impressive model at Masdar's information-packed stand

Visitors on the show floor networking with fellow energy sector professionals

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