Solar Maghreb - Developing large scale North African solar markets, Casablanca: 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.

Solar Maghreb - Developing large scale North African solar markets, Casablanca

Venue: Le Royal Mansour Méridien, Casablanca

When: 22-23 May 2012

Venue: Le Royal Mansour Méridien, 27, Avenue de l'Armée Royale, Casablanca, Morocco

Building upon two years of bringing together Ministries & Government energy agencies from across the Maghreb with regional and international developers, technology companies and investors, the Annual Solar Maghreb Congress returns to Casablanca.

Top 10 Highlights of the 2012 Congress:

Interactive session with MASEN to discuss the next phase of bidding in Morocco
Official delegations from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt & Libya
Utility action plans on preparing the energy market & infrastructure for solar power
Feedback from Hassi R’Mel & Kuraymat ISCC plants 1 year on from completion
Special investor focus day on ensuring confidence and safe returns following the Arab Spring
Project update on Desertec’s first reference project
Market introduction for regional firms looking to develop and invest in solar projects
Director level or higher attendance for influential networking
Business evaluation of North Africa for PV, CSP & CPV following FiT declines in Europe
Solar Maghreb exhibition & networking evening

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

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

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

Solar Maghreb - Developing large scale North African solar markets, Casablanca

Venue: Le Royal Mansour Méridien, Casablanca

Dii - Bringing the Desertec vision into reality

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

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