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MENA Solar Conference to focus on six innovative research areas
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that the MENA Solar
Conference (MENA-SC) which it organises from 15th to 18th November 2023, will
discuss six innovative research areas.
Prominent experts, specialists and researchers worldwide will highlight the
latest developments, technologies and scientific research in solar power. The
four-day scientific and technical conference at the Dubai World Trade Centre,
will discuss various scientific research in the solar energy sector that will
accelerate the transition towards renewable and clean energy.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, said that organising the first MENA-SC
during the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, during which the country is
hosting the COP28 by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
in Dubai Expo City, is part of Dewa’s efforts to consolidate Dubai’s global
position in renewable and clean energy. It also creates additional momentum for
the renewable and clean energy sector in the MENA region, supporting Dewa’s
efforts in innovation, research, and development in this sector. This is in line
with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon
Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of Dubai’s total power production
capacity from clean energy sources by 2050.
Waleed Bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and
Excellence at Dewa, explained that the MENA-SC is a significant opportunity for
specialists, researchers and those working in the solar power sector. It is the
first scientific and technical conference of its kind in the region that
specialises in photovoltaic systems. It features specialised panel discussions
with experts, researchers, and specialists from around the world.Six research
areasThe MENA-SC focuses on six research areas in solar power.
New Concepts for Future Technologies: This area explores the new concepts and
materials involved in developing the internal structure of solar cells and
increasing their efficiency. It also covers developing unique materials with
distinctive properties to absorb more sunlight. It also discusses innovative
ways and new concepts to increase the efficiency of solar cells as well as the
use of satellite applications in the solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar
power technologies.
Silicon Photovoltaic Materials and Devices: This explores the use of silicon in
solar panels and the best methods and materials to develop the manufacturing of
silicon photovoltaic solar panels. This aims to increase their efficiency to
produce more energy.
Perovskite and Organic Materials: This area discusses the latest developments in
using perovskite and organic materials to manufacture highly efficient new solar
cells.
PV Module and System Reliability: This area explores methods of testing
photovoltaic solar panels to ensure their reliability and suitability for the
climate and atmosphere of the Middle East and North Africa region, in addition
to accelerated testing methods of PV panels and cleaning technologies.
Solar Resource for PV and Forecasting: This area discusses the latest
technologies to assess and predict solar radiation to develop and test solar
technologies by measuring the various factors that can affect sunlight, such as
weather, dust, and different times of day, to manage resources more efficiently.
Power Electronics and Grid Integration: This area explores the design, modelling
and control of power converters and the grid support functionalities for
distribution system operations. It also focuses on modern technologies to
enhance the efficiency and reliability of these systems and other renewable
energy sources.
Dewa is organising the first Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference and
this is the first scientific and technical conference of its kind in the region
that specialises in photovoltaic systems.
The conference is held in conjunction with the Water, Energy, Technology, and
Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show 2023, which is the largest
exhibition for water, energy, sustainability, and innovative technologies in the
region and one of the largest specialised exhibitions in the world.
The first edition of the exhibition is especially significant as it coincides
with the UAE’s preparations to host COP28 by the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at Dubai Expo City in 2023. This will
provide additional momentum to gather global decision-makers, officials, and
researchers, and showcase the latest innovative technologies, practices, and
experiments in sustainability and renewable and clean energy.
Dewa’s Innovation Centre has recently concluded the second edition of the
‘Integrated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Designer’ training 2023. The Centre
organised the training in collaboration with TUV Rheinland Academy.
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