Harnessing the power of the sun:
SHAMCI (Solar Heating Arab Mark and
Certification Initiative)
Presentation by:
Rim Boukhchina
Technical expert - RCREEE
RCREEE PRESENTATION
 Independent not-for-profit center
 Legitimacy through regional governments
 Currently funded by Germany, Egypt and MS
National Focal
Points
 Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt
 Strong global partners network
Board of Trustees
13 representatives
(one of each Member State)
Executive Committee
5 representatives
(3 Gov. and 2 Private Sector)
Secretariat
Executive Director and staff
(11 staff and 8 Interns)
GIZ
Advisory
Section
RCREEE MISSION
To enable a sustainable growth in Arab states through the adoption
of renewable energy and energy efficiency applications and initiatives
A Significant Share of Renewable
Resources and a Highly-Efficient Energy
Consumption in the Arab Region
Research and Analysis
Capacity Development
Technical assistance
SHAMCI BACKGROUND
Assessment of current situation of SWH in
Arab region established by RCREEE
Needs for standardization and certification
of SWHs
Design and implementation of the SWHs
Certification initiative (SHAMCI)
SHAMCI BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW
The first Arab quality certification program of
solar thermal products and services in the Arab
region.
 Provides
a
regional
industrial
and
regulatory compliance framework for
policy makers, industrial sector, and endconsumers.
 Promotes adopting standard quality measures,
accreditation systems and quality labels
across the Arab region.
 Tailor made to specific characteristics and
needs of Arab states in the MENA region.
SHAMCI BENEFIT
SHAMCI is natively-built to benefit solar thermal
products and services Consumers, Manufacturers
and Authorities in the Arab region.
SHAMCI
labeled
standards
with
products
regional
combine
specific
international
characteristics
assuring products high quality, safety, reliability,
durability and high performance.
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Authorities :
 Improve customer confidence
 Facilitate trade barriers and regional collaboration
 Streamline compliance monitoring
 Create jobs
 Promote industrial quality standards compliance
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Manufacturers :
 Offer high quality products at reasonable costs
 Improve visibility to SWH customers
 Achieve operational economies of scale
 Simplify test procedures and lower their costs
 Develop
new
opportunities
markets
and
create
export
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Consumers :
 Identify high-quality products easily
 Assure safety, durability, and reliability
 Compare seller prices through standard product
features
SHAMCI NETWORK
SHAMCI Network is an international stakeholder
network which is responsible for developing and running
the program.
Mission : Support solar energy markets by establishing
and maintaining a certification
programme that ensures a
specific quality for solar
thermal products and services
in the Arab region.
SHAMCI NETWORK
Members :
Network
members
are
representatives
from
energy
authorities,
industrial and private sector, certification bodies, testing and inspection
bodies, consultants, consumers, NGOs, regional and international
organizations: 43 registered members out of 17 countries.
SHAMCI Network is run by an elected board of
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson
Coordinator
LAS
AIDMO
RCREEE
SHAMCI NETWORK
Mandate :
 Develop and update the certification standards and
scheme.
 Harmonize certification practices and processes.
 Approve and list certified products.
 Manage the program at regional level and facilitate
communication between stakeholders.
 Select, evaluate, and monitor testing institutions
and ensure results accuracy.
SCHEMATIC CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Application: Manufacturer submits
an
application
form
to
the
certification body.
Testing:
current
Product
stock
is
sample
tested
from
in
an
accredited testing facility by an
independent inspector.
Quality: On-site operational quality
check at the industrial facility.
CERTIFICATION SCHEME RULES
Conform to the same : Scope, Standards,
Product requirements, Requirements for
involved bodies , Attestation of conformity
and Product families as Solarkeymark
 Solar thermal collectors : ISO 9806
 Solar water heating systems : ISO 9459-2
and ISO 9459-5
 Thermal solar systems and components :
Factory made systems EN 12976-2
REQUIREMENTS FOR INVOLVED
BODIES
Certification bodies
• Approved by
SHAMCI Network
• A management
system in
accordance with
ISO/IEC 17065
Test labs
Inspection bodies
• Approved by
SHAMCI Network
• Recognized by one
or more
certification bodies
• Starting from
January 2017 :
ISO 17025
accreditation for
solar collectors
and SWH
• Approved by
SHAMCI Network
• Recognized by one
or more
certification bodies
• At least 3 years’
experience with
ISO 9001 level
factory production
control
NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION FACTORS
Certification Body
Institutional
Testing Facility
Monitoring Scheme
SWHs Industry Association
Awareness campaign
Regional Requirements
REGIONAL FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Implement Regional Certification Body
Reference Standards
Testing Scheme
Arab Solar Association
CURRENT SITUATION
 Program design and definition of certification rules
 The Arab Ministerial Council of Electricity (AMEC) of
the League of Arab States endorsed SHAMCI and
accept its certification rules.
 SHAMCI recognized as the Middle East and North
Africa Region certification system by Global
Certification for Solar Thermal Product.
Great interest from …..
FUTURE ACTIONS AND NEEDS
 Disseminate
regional level
SHAMCI Program at
 Adoption and implementation of the
program at the national level
 Preparation of
the infrastructure
needed to set up the certification
program
:
Institutional
and
regulatory framework, restructure
and upgrade involved body….
 Qualification of installers
 Financial support of the program by
regional donors
Thank You
Eng. Rim Boukhchina
rim.boukhchina@rcreee.org
www.rcreee.org
SHAMCI Coordinator
Eng. Ashraf Kraidy
ashraf.kraidy@rcreee.org
www.shamci.net
info@shamci.net