19th Handelsblatt Annual Conference 2012, Berlin: Dii - Bringing the Desertec vision into reality

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High-level international representatives from political as well as scientific communities, civil society and industry will meet at the 4th Dii Desert Energy Conference in Rabat, Morocco, to identify common actions needed to reach a self-contained market in which renewable energies improve the total energy mix of North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

Desert Power Promotes Global Energy Transition
In the United Arab Emirates, the world’s largest CSP plant begins operations

“Projects like Shams-1 move us forward along the path to emissions-free power production and represent a big step toward the realization of the Desertec vision”, says Dii CEO Paul Van Son.

First Solar new Dii Shareholder
Leading company in PV energy solutions extends commitment to desert power

“Our extended dedication to Dii as a shareholder emphasises First Solar’s commitment to the MENA region, where we see tremendous potential to build a sustainable market for solar power.” said Christopher Burghardt, First Solar’s Vice President of Business Development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

NREA (New and Renewable Energy Authority) and Dii agree to work together closely in Egypt

The Egyptian State Authority for New & Renewable Energy (NREA) and Dii signed a memorandum of understanding to increase their collaboration which will support local institutions to create renewable energy capacities and accelerate the dissemination of RE projects in Egypt.

19th Handelsblatt Annual Conference 2012, Berlin

Why to attend:

Important conference for decision-makers of the German energy industry
More than 1 200 participants, with 70 % plus comprising executive managers and board managers from energy industry companies
National and international speakers from the worlds of business, politics, science and research
Programme of fringe events providing excellent networking opportunities
Extensive technical exhibition

When: January 17-19, 2012

Where: InterContinental Berlin

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