CEBC MENA Clean Energy Month in Review
May 2019
CEBC News
CEBC welcomes new members
The Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) is proud and pleased to welcome the new members joining the CEBC family.
CEBC welcomes Dr. Waddah Ghannem to its advisory board
CEBC proudly welcomes Dr. Waddah S. Ghanem Al Hashmi as non-executive board adviser. Dr. Al Hashmi graduated from the University of Wales College Cardiff, School of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Honors) in Environmental Engineering, holds two Diplomas in Environmental Management and Safety Management from the United Kingdom, an MSc in Environmental Sciences from the UAE University, an Executive MBA from University of Bradford in the UK. His Doctoral research focused on Corporate Governance and Leadership was also completed through the University of Bradford in the UK.
Waddah is currently the Executive Director of EHSSQ & Corporate Affairs at the ENOC Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In his capacity, Waddah is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of best practices and standards for EHS, Business Excellence & Quality, Sustainability, Security and Risk Management as well as Wellness and Social Affairs and advocates the continued improvement of the company’s EHSSQ culture through his leadership of the company’s EHSSQ regional team. Waddah also oversees the Group’s Legal Affairs as well as the development and implementation of the ENOC Group Communication Strategy to support commercial growth and strategic positioning. 

CEBC partners with EEG on a panel discussion about “Sustainable Cities and Communities”
The Future Mobility Club (FMC) is a CEBC initiative to foster the clean mobility sector. With more than 25 member companies, the FMC is launching its first public event on the 26th of June, from 5pm to 8pm, in Dubai. During the event, the FMC will launch its first community awareness initiative to educate the public about future mobility with a focus on electric vehicles and bew energy vehicles.

The event is open for public and free.

For information on how to join the FMC, send an email to: ahmed@cebcmena.com

Members News
ACWA Power signed contract to build 500 MW PV project
A consortium comprising Saudi Arabia-based utility developer ACWA Power (CEBC board member) with Kuwait’s Gulf Investment Corporation and Alternative Energy Projects Company signed agreement to develop a 500-megawatt solar power plant in Oman.

The consortium won the contract in March to develop the project, called Ibri-2 Independent Power Producer, for the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP). The winning bid proposed the best economic tariff for electricity sold to OPWP.

Dentons celebrates 50 years in the United Arab Emirates
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, celebrates its 50 year anniversary in the United Arab Emirates this month.
The Firm was subsequently involved in landmark events in the UAE’s history, with Dentons’ lawyers acting as the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's legal counsel and helping to draft the treaty that united the Emirates. Other major projects which Dentons was involved in include advising on the construction of the Dubai World Trade Centre, which was the first sky scraper in the Arab World.
Paul Jarvis , Dentons' Managing Partner for the Middle East, said, “Building a nation all begins with having a vision. As we look back 50 years, we can admire how far the United Arab Emirates has come and be proud of the part Dentons has played in its success through many of its key milestones. As a law firm, we are also forward looking and already we see the pillars and foundation for a thriving nation being set in place for the next 50 years and beyond.”

MAF lists world's first benchmark corporate Green Sukuk
May 15, 2019: Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) (CEBC member) rang the market-opening bell at Masdaq Dubai to mark the listing of the world's first benchmark corporate Green Sukuk, and the first Green Sukuk issued by a corporate in the region.

Valued at $600 million and with a tenor of 10 years, the Green Sukuk is testament to Majid Al Futtaim's long term commitment to support the transition to a low carbon economy. The investment will be used to finance and refinance Majid Al Futtaim's existing and future green projects, including green buildings, renewable energy, sustainable water management, and energy efficiency.

Schneider Electric Acquires Stake In AutoGrid
Schneider Electric (CEBC member), a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced an investment in AutoGrid, a leader in flexibility management software for the energy industry.

The investment makes Schneider Electric a major shareholder in the company and establishes a co-innovation partnership focused on driving new AI and machine learning solutions for the utilities and commercial and industrial companies.

Application for the 2019 MENA Green Building Award is now open
The application period for the 2019 MENA Green Building Awards is now open. The 2019 MENA Green Building Awards recognizes and celebrates the achievements and success stories of organisations across the region who are supporting the industry's rapid transition to a net zero future. 

Organised by EmiratesGBC, the awards has 20 categories including, for the first time in the region, an award reconsigning a Zero Building Design or a Zero Building. 

The awards are endorsed by  World Green Building Council and held in partnership with regional Green Building Councils:  Jordan,  Lebanon,  Egypt,  Kuwait,  Morocco and  Palestine. 

Research and Publications
Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way to meet new power generation needs. This comprehensive cost study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies.
Released ahead of high-profile United Nations energy and climate discussions,  Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018  draws on cost and auction price data from projects around the world.

Communiqué of the Alliance in the margin of the UNESCO Water Conference
Two months ago, to mark World Water Day, the World Bank Group issued a comprehensive report “The Role of Desalination in an Increasingly Water-Scarce World” and the US President’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released its “Coordinated Strategic Plan to Advance Desalination for Enhanced Water Security”. UNESCO’s International Water Conference, which took place in Paris on 13 and 14 May 2019, reminds us, once again, of the urgent need for the international community to scale-up its efforts in addressing the booming demand for water and water security. 

We have a large number of research publications and reports available to download in our    Knowledge Centre .
If you have anything you would like to add,    please email us!
Upcoming Events
Middle East Electricity Saudi (MEE Saudi) is a fundamental annual platform gathering several international power players looking to invest in the country. Held between 19-21 November 2019, this leading exhibition and conference is perfect for organizations to position themselves as thought leaders in one of the most dynamic GCC Power and Electricity markets.
MEE Saudi serves as a fully comprehensive event showcasing the core segments of the power and energy industry, including: power generation, transmission & distribution, lighting, solar, renewables and energy storage & management. In support of Vision 2030 which concentrates heavily on renewables, the 2019 edition of MEE Saudi is pleased to incorporate a new dedicated section to the show - Renewable Energy Arabia.

The event is free and open for the public.
Oman Sustainable Energy and Technology Summit 2019
The 2nd Edition Oman Sustainable Energy and Technology Summit will be held from 09 - 10 December 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman . The Summit takes into account, the current energy landscape; bringing together regulatory authorities, senior stakeholders, policy makers, influencers and solution providers driving the clean energy eco-system in the region.

CEBC members can redeem their 25% discount by filling in this form and send it to :  ahmed@cebcmena.com
2nd North Africa Renewable Energy Summit 2019
Taking place in  Casablanca, Morocco  during  June 24-25, 2019 and in partnership with CEB C, Th e  2nd North Africa Renewable Energy Summit   will pave a knowledge-sharing platform for you to network with Developers, EPCs, Financers, Suppliers, etc, focusing on Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.

CEBC members can redeem their 15% member discount using the discount code  CEBC15
11th International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition, Guangzhou 2019
As the largest and most influential PV trade shows in South China and the second largest one in China, PV Guangzhou 2019 in partnership with the CEBC is going to cover a show floor of 40,000 sq.m, with 600 quality exhibitors displaying state-of-the-art PV technology on 16th-18th of August 2019 in Guangzhou, China.

CEBC partner members  can have two nights of free accommodation (at least 4 stars). If interested in the event, please confirm your registration by sending an email to:  ahmed@cebcmena.com
Clean Energy News
GCC
ZNShine Solar inks 100-MW module supply deal in Dubai
Chinese solar module maker ZNShine PV-Tech Co Ltd, or ZNShine Solar, has inked an agreement to supply 100 MW of its panels for various projects as part of the Shams Dubai initiative.
The Chinese company signed the deal with Etihad Energy after winning a tender launched by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) in January. ZNShine will supply modules for installation on the rooftops of villas in Dubai under a project developed by DEWA and Etihad Esco.

ACWA Power signed contract to build 500 MW PV project
A consortium comprising Saudi Arabia-based utility developer ACWA Power with Kuwait’s Gulf Investment Corporation and Alternative Energy Projects Company signed agreement to develop a 500-megawatt solar power plant in Oman.
The consortium won the contract in March to develop the project, called Ibri-2 Independent Power Producer, for the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP). The winning bid proposed the best economic tariff for electricity sold to OPWP.

MENA
Egypt: Egypt expects giant solar park to be fully operational in 2019.
Egypt expects the 1.6 gigawatt solar park it is building in the south of the country to be operating at full capacity in 2019, the investment ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The $2 billion project, set to be the world’s largest solar installation, has been partly funded by the World Bank, which invested $653 million through the International Finance Corporation.  [Read More]

Jordan: FRV and TSK complete 66.7MW solar project in Jordan.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has started commercial operations at the 66.7MW Al Safawi solar plant in northern Jordan, its third PV project in the country. The plant, which covers an area of around 150 hectares, will produce enough energy to supply the equivalent of 21,000 Jordanian homes. [Read More]

Morocco: Masdar, EDF to build 800MW solar power plant in Morocco.
The consortium is led by EDF through its EDF Renewables subsidiary and includes the UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar and Moroccan independent power producer Green of Africa. The plant will be located 20km north of the town of Midelt in central Morocco, in the high plains surrounding the Moulouya River and between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. [Read More]

Tunisia: Eni, ETAP partner to develop renewable energy projects in Tunisia
The project, which was awarded to the ETAP-Eni consortium following a public tender issued by the Tunisian authorities in accordance with the country's licensing regulations, will supply electricity to the State-owned company Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz (STEG). The project will be carried out by a new joint venture between Eni and ETAP which focuses exclusively on the production of energy from renewables. [Read More]

Palestine: Palestine’s 1st solar park to go live in June
The first solar park in the Palestinian Territories, having a capacity of 7.5 MW, will be put on stream in June. The Noor Jericho photovoltaic (PV) park, being constructed in Jericho governorate, will be part of a 200-MW scheme, Noor Palestine, that will be installed over the next eight years. 

Iraq: Iraq Launches First Round Of Tender For 755MW Of Solar.
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has launched a first-round tender for 755MW of PV capacity by inviting solar companies to participate. The projects across the five provinces of Babel, Wasit, Karbala, Al-Muthanna and Diwaniyah are expected to be completed by the end of 2020. The Ministry will also provide logistical, technical and legal services for other sites in southern and western Iraq, according to a Ministry statement. [Read More]

Sudan: Solar Energy to Power Humanitarian Hub in Malakal by 2020
Thanks to a new private sector collaboration linking Scandinavia to Sub-Saharan Africa, the Norwegian company, Scatec Solar, will be helping the International Organization for Migration harness solar energy to power a significant part of its ongoing joint humanitarian operations in Malakal, South Sudan, by early next year . [Read More]
INTERNATIONAL
Scatec Solar has connected the next part of its 400 MW tracking and bifacial PV plant to the grid in Egypt’s Benban complex. The entire project is set to fully come online throughout the second half of the year. Meanwhile, the company has also secured additional funding for a 33 MW solar project in Mali. [Read More]

Blue Solutions on why it’s betting on solid-state batteries
France’s Blue Solutions, electrical energy storage award winner at The smarter E Europe in Munich, Germany, says it has developed the only commercialized solid-state lithium battery. The company already has two factories up and running in France and Canada for its Bluestorage Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) battery. [Read More]

Shanghai Electric to build 280 MW in Australia
Chinese power group Shanghai Electric will handle engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the 280 MW Cultana Solar Farm that Simec Energy Australia is developing. The PV project is part of Gupta’s ambitious  renewable energy  plans for the South Australian industrial town of Whyalla. [Read More]
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