http://www.dii-eumena.com/enhttp://www.dii-eumena.com/fileadmin/redesign2011/img/dii-feed.gifhttp://www.dii-eumena.com/10056TYPO3 - get.content.righthttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssWed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 +0200http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/354.htmlIn Marrakech yesterday the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the industrial initiative Dii...In Marrakech yesterday the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the industrial initiative Dii have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration, as both institutions strive for the same long-term objective in fostering the use of renewable energy in the Mediterranean region. The UfM and Dii will work on enhancing and intensifying their cooperation in order to utilize existing synergies. UfM and Dii will develop their long-term strategies “Mediterranean Solar Plan” and “Desert Power 2050” for one common cause.  In particular, both organisations will cooperate in the fields of policy and regulatory frameworks, assessment of transmission and storage infrastructures, EUMENA interconnections, financing tools and support schemes.  A further crucial issue apparent in the Mediterranean Region will also be addressed, that being the socio-economic and industrial development and employment promotion. On this occasion the UfM Secretary General, Fathallah Sijilmassi: “I believe that the cooperation between the UfM and Dii, a large industrial consortium gathering major partners from the two rims of the Mediterranean, is a key step for the implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan, and for the development of economically and technically sound pilot projects.” Paul van Son, CEO of Dii: "UfM and Dii augment each other perfectly. The Union for the Mediterranean is a fascinating network of countries that will be pivotal for creating a large interconnected energy supply system for MENA and Europe. Dii will work together with UfM and its members to establish a stable market place in which investments in desert energy projects will take place for the benefit of many countries and industries in MENA and Europe.”Notes to the Editors:About the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is a multilateral partnership bringing together 43 countries from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans.It was launched on the 13^th of July 2008 at the Paris Summit as a continuation of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (Euro-Med), also known as the Barcelona Process, established at the Barcelona Conference in 1995. The UfM constitutes a framework for political, economic and social relations between the European Union and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries and is inspired by the goals set out in the Barcelona Declaration.The Mediterranean Solar Plan (MSP) is a major UfM initiative that aims to develop renewable energy and improve the energy efficiency in the UfM member states through building 20GW of extra production capacities of renewable energy between now and 2020. The Paris Declaration has given the Secretariat of the UfM the mandate “to explore the feasibility, creation and development of the Mediterranean Solar Plan”. As such the UfM is actively working with all relevant partners, to develop a master plan of the MSP that will be a joint and concise political reference paper that will be submitted to political approval by the Member States.About Dii, the industrial initiative bringing the Desertec vision into realityTogether with its 56 industrial partners across 15 countries, Dii aims to bring the Desertec Vision into reality. The initiative is focused on creating a market for renewable energy from North Africa and the Middle East on an industrial scale by the year 2050. This also includes the development of integrated energy markets and the identification of suitable technologies for producing and transmitting energy.Dii´s long-term strategy “Desert Power 2050” points out which technological and geographical mix of renewable energy is best suited to provide the EUMENA region with a sustainable, reliable and affordable power system.Download PDF: AR, DE, EN, FR]]>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:00 +0200http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/345.htmlDii Speakers: Paul van Son, Aglaia Wieland, Thorsten Marquardt
The MENAREC 5 will attract around 500 participants, including ministers from the EU and the MENA region, officials from international organizations and finance institutions, decision-makers from the private sector, academics, and NGO and media representatives. It is set to become a milestone on the path to closer and wider regional and EU-MENA cooperation in the renewable energy sector.

The central theme of the MENAREC 5 has been set to be “Prospects and Challenges for a Sustainable Socio-economic Development of the MENA Region through Renewable Energy”. Selected experts will share their thoughts and knowledge on potential benefits of EU-MENA cooperation, such as through job creation from renewable energy projects, technology transfer, education and innovation, local value added and project financing mechanisms. More about the event here...> Register here...>]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:27:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/344.html Dii Speakers: Cornelius Matthes, Thorsten Marquardt  
In addition to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the most important associations of the industry such as the Turkey Cogeneration Association, Electricity Generation Companies Association (EÜD), Wind Energy Plants Investors Associations (RESYAD), Hydroelectricity Plants Industrial Businessmen Association (HESİAD), Regional Environment Center, ASME and Cogen Europe will support the ICCI 2011 as usual.
 
The ICCI 2012 Exhibition and Conference will present a general outlook on the energy sector worldwide and in Turkey, and accordingly, issues such as Liberalisation and Re-structuring in Energy, Offer and Demand Projections, EU Energy Policies, as well as technical matters such like Cogeneration, High Efficiency Energy Generation Technologies, Energy Plant Operations, Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Recycling Systems, Environmental Technologies will be dealt with both in national and international scale. More information about the event here...>]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:24:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/327.html Wann: 13-15 Juni 2012 werden bis zu 800 hochrangige Teilnehmer aus Deutschland und der arabischen Welt erwartet. Partnerland ist in diesem Jahr Katar. Die Volkswirtschaft dieses Golfstaates wächst seit Jahren mit zweistelligen Raten. Schwerpunktmäßig werden in diesem Jahr die Themen Bau, Infrastruktur, Logistik und Exportfinanzierung behandelt. Näheres bald hier.]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:33:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/326.html Venue: Le Royal Mansour Méridien, Casablanca

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

Find more information and register here...>
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:21:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/325.html Dii Speaker: Frank Lenzen MENASOL 2012, 4th North Africa & Middle East Solar Conference & Expo MENASOL 2012 one of the best solar meeting place for the Middle East and North Africa region. Now in its its 4th edition it provides the ultimate learning & industry networking experience for the MENA solar industry, year on year. Key topics to be discussed at this leading industry event:

• Regulatory frameworks revealed: Get a country by country guide to the ever changing MENA solar landscape & maximize government support mechanisms in 2012
• CSP Technology roadmap: Trough or tower? Dispatchable power? Cost out your CSP options & accelerate your projects success
• PV technology roadmap: Adaptable thin film, reliable crystalline silicon, or scalable CPV? Choose the right technology for desert conditions & variability to get the best ROI
• Fix your finances: Get the lowdown on North Africa and the Middle East funding options & discover the steps you need to take to get the critical cash
• Opportunities in unconventional applications: From oil conversion, ISCC & desalination to industrial processes & more, get unique case studies on the emerging market opportunities that will secure MENA SOLAR future
• MENA Solar – The power trade off: Get the reality on both the import of solar know how from Europe & the export of power from MENA to understand how to meet demands on both sides of the MED

Find more information on the event and register here...>
]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:44:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/324.html Venue: Hilton Amsterdam European Power — Exploring the Threat of Under-Investment Platts 2012 European Power conference bring together the major investment players in each technology as well as from the policy, funding and advisory side in the energy sector to debate on the following issues: •Delivering Europe's low carbon revolution — Are we on track?
•Demand, price and policy — Wait-and-see on big-ticket high-risk items
•Key power market presentations — Latest developments, upcoming challenges — The Netherlands, Germany, UK and France
•Understanding EU utility performance — Value destruction set to continue?
•The regulatory landscape — Where is policy helping, where is it hindering?
•Filling the funding void — The threat of under-investment
•Technology focus: renewables, new nuclear, gas, coal, and CCS progress
•European grid infrastructure and market design
•Contestable, open markets — State of play Find more information on the event and register here...>
]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:33:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/323.html Dii Speaker: Paul van Son

Erdöl: Förderung, Verarbeitung und Vertrieb

Neu: Afrika Pipelines

Neu: Gas-to-Power in Afrika: Erdgas und „Flared Gas“ – Förderung und Stromerzeugung

Stromerzeugung und -verteilung auf Basis konventioneller und Erneuerbarer Energien (Wind, Solar, Biomasse, Wasserkraft)

Energieeffizienz

Finanzierung und Versicherung von afrikanischen Energieprojekten

Sicherheit im Energiegeschäft

Neu: Energie und Ausbildung

Mehr Information zum Programm und zur Registrierung hier...> ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:16:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/322.html Venue: International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) here...>
]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:07:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/321.html Dii Speaker: Paul van Son (former Av. Paul Hymans, 251), 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Supergrid will be the electricity transmission backbone of Europe’s decarbonised power sector, essential to meeting EU energy policy goals by 2050. This pan-European transmission network will facilitate the integration of large-scale renewable energy and the balancing and transportation of electricity. Supergrid is not only a business opportunity for industry but one of the best ways to empower consumers in a more price transparent and intelligent energy system. Innovative and clean technologies are being developed today that deserve leadership in our present and future societies. The Conference will present an integrated set of proposals to deliver Supergrid, and will tackle a number of key issues, including:

• Why does Europe need a Supergrid?
• How will the Supergrid be owned and what regulatory framework is required to enable large-scale interconnection in Europe?
• Who will pay for the Supergrid?
• What is currently technically do-able and what is the roadmap towards 2050?
• What are the logistical challenges and the employment opportunities for this integrated network?

Find more information on the event and register here...> ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:55:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/320.html Dii speaker: Paul van Son This conference will summarise the main outcomes of the stakeholder consultation. It will give interested parties the opportunity to directly express their views on the main topics of the consultation and put questions to a range of expert panellists. The conference will be opened by a high-level panel with keynote addresses by Commissioner Oettinger as well as Minister Martin Lidegaard representing the Danish Presidency and Anni Podimata, Vice-President of the European Parliament. Find more information and register here...>]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/319.html Dii Speaker: Paul van Son But, which way forward? Organising an integrated approach for the market as it moves forward is essential. Supply of new power must compliment access to energy consumers. With so much new renewable power being installed in Northern Germany, grid access is a vital factor in transporting power to industrial energy demand centres in the South. Why attend?

• Hear from 40 speakers keen to share their views on Germany’s new renewable energy strategy
• Navigate your business through turbulent times and analyse major factors affecting the industry
• Learn capital raising strategies and find a financial match for your project
• Expand your client network by meeting over 150 key individuals influencing the sector

Find more information and register here...>]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/313.html The creation of a market for renewable energy in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East implies... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:04:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/312.html CSP EMEA 2012 will be taking place in Cairo, Egypt, on 17-18 April 2012. During the two days...

Meet local and international CSP project developers & operators

Assess the opportunities & challenges in growing your CSP business in the region

Discuss policy developments with leading national & regional government representatives

Discover the latest technological advancements breaking through into the sector

Develop strategies to operate more cost-efectively & drive down costs, improving your ROI

Where: Cairo, Egypt When: 17-18 April 2012 Register here...> Find the agenda of the conference here...>]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/309.html According to a press release issued on the 24th January 2012, Nur Energie is planning a solar... According to a press release issued on the 24th January 2012, Nur Energie is planning a solar project in Tunisia with a capacity of 2 Gigawatt, which should deliver electricity to Italy from 2016 via a submarine cable.

Dii has begun with the first Reference Projects which, for example, should start producing solar power from between 2014 and 2016 in Morocco. Exchange of technical expertise, market development issues and support of the development of renewable energy are the focus of it´s strategic partnerships with Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. In Tunisia this also includes close consultation with government officials and business representatives through current feasibility studies.

First steps have also been taken in Algeria. Together with the Algerian owned utility company Sonelgaz, industrial collaborations are being encouraged which would result in the creation of jobs.

A distinguishing aspect of Dii Reference Projects is to take all key aspects of the value creation chain, which play a part in overall long term sustainable development, into account. This includes the testing of regulatory, technical and economic conditions. Our partners in the Dii network are well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities. Dii, as enabler of an emerging major market for renewable energy, will fully support their partners with their know-how.

Should projects such as that of Nur Energie also contribute to the development of renewable energy, Dii would most certainly encourage their endeavours.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:10:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/304.html Europe wants to unlock the potential of wind and solar energy from the deserts of North Africa... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:53:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/300.html In the presence of EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and Algerian Minister for Energy and... Sonelgaz Group The Sonelgaz Group consists of 36 companies, with Sonelgaz Holding being sole owner of the stock portfolio. The Sonelgaz Group operates primarily in the areas of production, transportation and distribution of gas and electricity. Engineering, electricity and gas infrastructures, as well as mechanical engineering, are further activities pursued by the group. Sonelgaz Holding sees its main tasks as the promotion and development of renewable energies through its subsidiary companies, as well as research, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and creation of industrial plants. It is also responsible for designing and implementing development and financing strategies, and oversees the activities of its subsidiary companies in the production, transmission and distribution of electricity and gas.
 
Dii Together with its 56 partners across 15 countries, Dii aims to accelerate the implementation of the Desertec Vision. The Initiative is focused on creating a market for renewable energies from North Africa and the Middle East on an industrial scale by the year 2050. This also includes the development of integrated energy markets and the identification of suitable technologies for producing and transmitting energy. Chairman of Sonelgaz, Noureddine Boutarfa: "The development of renewable energies is of strategic importance to Algeria. With electricity from renewable sources accounting for 40% of the domestic energy mix by 2030, Algeria will be making its own contribution towards the new era of sustainable energy. With an appropriate framework, in fact, 10 gigawatts of solar energy can be exported to Europe. To achieve this, partnerships and investment in the development of this industry and the necessary local expertise are essential. The agreement we have reached with Dii today represents a win-win situation and is of long-term interest to both partners." Paul van Son, CEO of Dii: "Algeria offers perfect sites to continue the implementation of the desertec vision. I therefore welcome the determination shown by the Algerian authorities to develop renewable energies on an industrial scale, as well as establish an industrial framework and create new jobs.  Sonelgaz and Dii will join forces to establish renewable energy from the Algerian deserts for sustainable energy supply both for Algeria and Europe. We can only master the challenges of the future together in close partnership with the countries on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. I am glad that for this purpose we can now count on the support of such a strong and highly respect partner as Sonelgaz.” Download PDF: AR, DE, EN, FR]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:11:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/288.html Today, the industrial initiatives Dii and Medgrid signed an agreement to strengthen their... AR, DE, EN, FR]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/282.html In the margin of the Energy Council on 24 November, industrial initaitve Dii and Medgrid will... In the margin of the Energy Council on 24 November, industrial initaitve Dii and Medgrid will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on future cooperation. Desertec aims at creating the framework for generating sustainable and climate-friendly power in the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa.  Medgrid is promoting new high capacity electricity links around the Mediterranean. Desertec and Medgrid are complementary and mutually reinforcing, the first focusing on energy generation and the second on energy transmission: an increased collaboration between Desertec and Medgrid will create strong synergies. Energy Commissioner Oettinger takes part in the signing event of the Memorandum of Understanding at the Justus Lipsius building Room 50.4. For further information and registration please contact the press team of Energy Commissioner Oettinger. Information on the Mediterranean Solar Plan here: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/international/euromed_en.htm]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/281.html Why to attend: Important conference for decision-makers of the German energy industry More...

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 Download programme here. Find more information...>]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:02:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/280.html The Smart Grids Summit 2012 will bring together Europe’s leading electricity grid distribution...

Tackling the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prices and secure supplies.

Boosting technological leadership.

The importance of active consumers in realizing grid projects – how can users involve, interact and communicate with customers

Asset Management

Microgeneration and its impact of on the smart electricity grid. 

Advanced metering rollout and the benefits of customer energy management. 

Benefits from high voltage transmission and delivery of power over long distances.

When: January 24-25, 2011 Where: Grand Hôtel Stockholm, Sweden View the programme of the event here. More information...>]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:54:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/279.html Dii speaker: Paul van Son  
WFES includes a world class summit, an international exhibition, the Project Village, Round Table Discussions, the Young Future Energy Leaders program, corporate meetings and social events.
 
 World Future Energy Summit represents an unrivalled business platform bringing together project owners and solution providers with investors and buyers from both the public and private sectors. When: January 16-19, 2012 Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), United Arab Emirates Read more...>]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:45:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/278.html Dii Speaker: Paul van Son here. The Mediterranean Power Markets conference will gather the region's leading power companies, regulators and solution providers to discuss what needs to be done to create a cost-efficient, sustainable generation mix that meets domestic needs and leads to shared benefits beyond borders. The event will seek to provide a comprehensive overview of the various Mediterranean power markets, exploring interactions and highlighting challenges and opportunities for infrastructure development and investment. The Conference Will Provide Attendees with an Unrivalled Opportunity to:

• Evaluate supply/demand dynamics in Mediterranean power markets
• Learn how key infrastructure projects are progressing
• Assess current investment trends and how these may shape future prices
• Hear leading utilities discuss their strategies
• Receive the latest policy updates on market structure, integration and security of supply
• Understand the current status of investor appetite within the region

Register here...>]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:32:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/275.html With the armed conflict in Libya coming to an end, the Arab Spring has reached an important... Green light for Dii reference project in Morocco Dii's reference project in Morocco, and subsequent projects in Tunisia and Algeria, are the initial steps on the road to realising the Desertec vision. "It's all systems go in Morocco. We have secured the support of politicians and investors", explains Paul van Son. Dii will disclose the details of the first stage of the 150-Megawatt project at the start of 2012. Publication of the Dii "EUMENA 2050" roadmap is scheduled for autumn 2012, providing guidelines on restructuring the energy industry in the Arab nations and Europe based on renewable sources of energy. "Questions of energy have the power to effect political unity. This is what happened precisely 60 years ago with the European Coal and Steel Community. Now renewable energies are providing the Arab world with the same opportunity. I'm hoping from European policy makers that the desired energy partnership with North Africa and the Middle East will now be consolidated and moved forward", emphasises Paul van Son. Around 400 Arabian and European representatives from the scientific, political and business sectors will meet at the second Dii Desert Energy Conference in Cairo on 2 and 3 November 2011 in order to discuss the challenges ahead. Cairo is a symbolic location for the new beginning in the Arab world and Egypt's important role in these events. Download PDF: AR, DE, EN, FR

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/271.html Investing in young academics is crucial for a sustainable and prosperous development of renewable... 1st MENA Award: Mohammad Hassouna, German University of Cairo
Topic: Optimal placement of wind and solar parks in Egypt – An optimization model and solution for short and long term decision making. This paper develops a decision support system for optimal investment and placement of renewable energy parks in Egypt. The main challenge and novelty of the approach lies in the modelling and accounts for both short and long term planning. Born in Egypt, Mohammad Hassouna is currently enrolled as a Master student at the German University in Cairo in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. Since September 2010, Mr. Hassouna has been working as teaching assistant in the same field at the German University of Cairo.
 

2nd MENA Award: Farouk Chellali, Centre for the Development of Renewable Energies (CDER), Algeria
Topic: A study of the stochastic and the cyclic behaviour of wind in Algeria This paper draws the attention to Algeria’s wind potential. In this work, the author carries out a study of the stochastic as well as the cyclical behaviour of wind in Algeria. This study can be applied, above all, in energy production planning but also urbanism, transportation or agriculture. Mr. Chellali finished his Doctor program in electronics from the National Polytechnics School in Algiers (ENP) in 2011. From 2003 until now, Mr. Chellali has been working as researcher at the centre for the development of renewable energies (CDER) in Algeria.
1st European Award: Johan Lilliestam and Saskia Ellenbeck, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Topic: Energy security and renewable electricity trade – Will Desertec make Europe vulnerable to the “energy weapon”? Europe’s energy security is a valid concern regarding power from the deserts. The general question is: Will Desertec make Europe vulnerable to extortion if it relies on North Africa for its power supply? The paper´s authors look at this question in detail and find that Europe, through various projects in numerous energy exporter countries, will diversify its energy supply and thereby reduce the risk of delivery delays. Johan Lilliestam is currently writing his PhD in environmental sciences and policy at the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. He also works as junior scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany and at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria. Saskia Ellenbeck studied Political Sciences at the University of Aachen and Potsdam, Germany and graduated in September 2009. Since 2010, she has been working at the Landtag NRW (parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) as policy advisor for a member of parliament.
2nd European Award: Kerstin Damerau, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Topic: Costs of reducing water use of concentrating solar power to sustainable levels: Scenarios for North Africa Besides wind energy and photovoltaic, CSP will play an important role for the development of renewable energy in North Africa and the Middle East. However, the majority of today’s CSP plants also require a considerable amount of water, primarily for cooling purposes. The paper shows among others that dry cooling systems, as well as alternative water supplies, would allow for sustainable operation. Kerstin Damerau joined IIASA’s Risk, Policy and Vulnerability Program (RPV) as a Research Assistant in 2009 and is currently enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna.
The authors of a further 6 papers have been selected by the jury to receive free entrance to the conference: Alberto Cuellar, University of Oldenburg
Water consumption in a parabolic trough solar power plant – Cooling option for reducing water needs Lukas Streiff & Antoine Artiganave, Harvard University
Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow: Barriers to trans-Mediterranean trade in solar energy and what the European Commission can do to lower them Lars Andersen, Hertie School of Governance
The use of public finance instruments to reduce risks and barriers to private low-carbon investments in developing countries – Case study Desertec Mohamed Labadi, University of Saad Dahlab of Blida
Assessment of wind energy resources in Algeria Moustapha Shaaban, Cairo University
Examination of impacts that desert power generation has on EUMENA countries Dina Abdel-Fattah, University of Amsterdam
Local participation in decision making in wind energy projects – Case study of Turkey Winners will be awarded by Mouldi Miled, co-founder and executive director of the DESERTEC University Network, Dr. Aglaia Wieland, Senior Strategy Director at Dii, as well as Dr. Thiemo Gropp, Director of the DESERTEC Foundation, on the 3rd November 2011. Download PDF: AR, DE, EN, FR]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:08:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/269.html Dii Speaker: Cornelius Matthes The Global Clean Energy Forum will address critical topics to the future development of clean energy, including:

• The role of renewables post-Fukushima
• The future of nuclear in the energy mix
• Alternative funding sources in the absence of feed-in tariffs and subsidies
• How can renewables be made more cost competitive?
• What advances in clean energy technology are on the horizon?
• Assessing the outlook for COP 17
• What political mechanisms will support the development of clean energy?

Click here to read the programme of the event.]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:41:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/265.html In 2011, changes have taken place in North Africa which would have been unimaginable a year ago....
Further topics to be addressed in Cairo are the production of energy in North Africa, network expansion and regulatory conditions. At a joint podium discussion with the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), the challenges, in terms of public and private funding, will be debated.

The World Wind Energy Conference "Greening Energy: Converting Deserts into Powerhouses", will also be held in Cairo, from the 31st October to the 2nd November 2011. Dii and WWEA have agreed to work closely together in the organisation of their conferences.

A further highlight in Cairo will be the presentation of the first ever DESERTEC Thesis Award to young academics for their outstanding scientific achievements in the area of desert energy. ACWA Power and TERNA ENERGY join Dii as shareholders
New to the group of Dii shareholders are the companies ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia, and TERNA ENERGY of Greece, increasing the total number of shareholders to 21, alongside a total of 35 associated partners. TERNA ENERGY was previously an associated partner of Dii. ACWA Power International is a lead developer, owner and operator of independent water and power projects. As a major competitor in its sector, ACWA Power has grown beyond its core MENA region into international markets. TERNA ENERGY SA is actively involved in the production of energy from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and, in particular, in the construction and operation of Wind Farms, Small Hydroelectric Plants and Integrated Process Units for the overall management and energy utilization of wastes and biomass. Download PDF AR, DE, EN, FR]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:27:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/263.html Dii Speaker: Paul van Son Power from the desert - Key contribution towards transforming energy supply
in EU and Middle East and North Africa (MENA). What exactly is the objective of Dii and MEDGRID and how do they complement each other? With the support and cooperation of some of its associate members, the European Energy Forum has chosen to inform you about both initiatives. Hence, 3 speakers will enlighten on the subject followed by our usual question and answer time.

• Introductory remarks :Michael Koehler, Head of Cabinet, Cabinet of Commissioner for Energy
• Dii: Paul Van Son, CEO
• MEDGRID: André Merlin, Chairman, President and CEO of Medgrid

Working closely with governments and authorities, Dii has set itself the objective of bringing the Desertec vision into market reality in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Power generated from renewable energy sources in the deserts shall, thus, serve the local markets and could be exported to Europe.  MEDGRID: The Mediterranean Solar Plan - MSP - is a political initiative which aims at developing 20 GW of new renewable energy in the South and East Mediterranean countries by 2020, out of which some 5 GW would be exported to the EU countries. The European Commission, together with the Union for the Mediterranean, may act as facilitator in the transition process. What are the main objectives? How should the cooperation between the industrial and public sector look like? These questions, among others, will be some of the main topics of the evening.  Register here...>]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/240.html The World Wind Energy Conference 2011 will highlight the following: The latest...

The latest technologies in the wind energy field

Regional cooperation for an accelerated wind and renewable energy deployment.

Integrated regional renewable energy solutions, covering also solar and other technologies.

Challenges that the wind energy market face, including strategies on how to enhance an emerging wind industry, in cooperation with international partnerships.

Address the national policies as well as the funding opportunities for the RE in the region

Programme and registration ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:58:00 +0200 http://www.dii-eumena.com/media/latest-news/latest-news-single/article/239.html Dii´s statement regarding the German Federal Government´s 6th Energieforschungsprogramm - Research... Dii´s statement regarding the German Federal Government´s 6th Energieforschungsprogramm - Research into an environmentally friendly, reliable and affordable energy supply Dii GmbH emphatically supports the recently resolved German Federal Government´s 6th Energieforschungsprogramm. A systematic, targeted and realistic research into solar power stations can drive an acceleration of renewable electricity integration on the market.

“We at Dii, together with research institutes, are doing our upmost to ensure that solar technology, which is still at the beginning of its learning curve, continues to develop and that its true potential can be tapped and made the most of through large scale installation. We are convinced that generating renewable energy in the deserted areas of North Africa and the Middle East will not only offer local long term prosperity and stability but also a reliable energy supply for Europe”,  Paul van Son, CEO of Dii GmbH

Deutsch: Dii-Chef van Son begrüßt Energieforschungsprogramm der Bundesregierung Paul van Son, CEO der Dii GmbH, begrüßte ausdrücklich das gerade unter dem Titel „Forschung für eine umweltschonende, zuverlässige und bezahlbare Energieversorgung“ verabschiedete 6. Energieforschungsprogramm der Bundesregierung. Gezielte und praxisbezogene Forschung vor allem im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien wird die Integration von erneuerbarem Strom in den Markt beschleunigen.
„Wir als Dii setzen uns gemeinsam mit der Forschung dafür ein, dass neben allen anderen Energieformen vor allem auch die solarthermischen Technologien, die noch weitgehend am Anfang ihrer möglichen Entwicklung in Bezug auf Preis und Wirkungsgrad stehen, verbessert und durch den  Ausbau  im großen Stil ihr Potenzial weiter ausschöpfen werden. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass erneuerbare Energien aus den Wüsten-Gebieten Nordafrikas und des Nahen Ostens langfristig nicht nur einen wichtigen Beitrag zu Wohlstand und Stabilität der Region leisten werden, sondern auch zur Energiesicherheit in Europa, schließlich durch CO2-Vermeidung zur Bekämpfung der drohenden Klimakatastrophe“, sagte van Son..

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