Dubai Solar Show - Highlights

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October 2018 Snapshot

Written by

Kanav Duggal Manager of Research & Content, MESIA

Image Credit : DEWA

This past week marked the launch of the 3rd Dubai Solar Show, co-

located with the 20th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment

Exhibition (WETEX). The entire exhibition covered over 78,00 sqm

and attracted over 33,000 visitors throughout the week. As

renewable energy continues to grow in the region, the Dubai Solar

Show acts as an ideal platform to bring together government

entities, project developers, contractors, manufacturers and other

key players involved in the solar sphere to help fuel this growth.

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Dubai Solar Show

OVERVIEW

The Dubai Solar Show illustrates the UAE’s commitment to

achieving it’s sustainability targets under the UAE Clean Energy

Strategy 2050 and proves that Dubai is on its way to becoming a

major hub for solar energy deployment by attracting the best talent,

the latest technologies and the most innovative solutions.

Image Credit: DEWA, WETEX

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Dubai Solar Show

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. ENOC group announced the

completion of a fully solar

powered lubricants blending

plant - 300 solar panels installed

on the roof will generate over

160,000 kwh/yr, enough to meet

electricity consumption of the

plant

2. DEWA announced the

completion of the second phase

of the Green Charger Initiative,

which included installation of 100

more EV green charging stations

across Dubai – total number of

charging stations is now at 200

3. DEWA announced it would install

270,00 new smart meters under

phase 3 of “Smart Applications

via Smart Grid and Meters”

initiative, which would bring the

total number installed of smart

meters to about 700,000

Image Credit: ENOC

Image Credit: WETEX

Image Credit: GTM Research

Over the three days, visitors were allowed to attend the multitude of

co-located workshops and seminars on offer. These events

provided a forum for industry experts to come together and share

knowledge on the latest topics in the industry

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SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

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Some of the most discussed subjects included:

1) Energy Storage: Energy storage solutions are going to

become an integral part of the future energy mix in the region,

especially because of the amount of renewable energy being

injected into national grids.

2) Electric Vehicles and E-Mobility: Declining battery prices and

increased government support are some of the factors helping

improve the business case for EVs and E-Mobility Solutions

3) Smart Cities and Net Zero Buildings: Solutions to improve

carbon footprint of buildings and cities, not only through

renewable energies, but also through energy efficiency

measures

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The 5th edition of the co-located World Green Economy Summit

(WGES) brought together speakers, dignitaries, renewable energy

experts and many more to discuss ways in which we can help shape

a greener future. The three main pillars of the summit were:

1. Green Capital : In line with the agreement signed by the World

Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and Global Green Growth

Institute (GGGI), the aim is to fast track green investments into

bankable projects

2. Digital Transformation: Highlighting the impact the digital

revolution, the internet of things (IoT) and big data will have on

helping manage energy systems in the future.

3. Leadership and Social Engagement: Encouraging legislation and

regulation to encourage investments in energy, water and

infrastructure

The first World Green Economy Report 2018 was also launched,

containing articles written by experts in energy, environment and

more on how to move forward with global sustainability goals.

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