SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM
14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE
SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM
14 April | DUBAI, UAE
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About Solar and Energy Storage Forum
Business-to-business platform bringing together project developers, installers,
manufacturers, financial institutions, governments, utilities and consultants with
interest in the GCC solar power market
One-day conference providing the knowledge, tools and introductions needed to
deploy decisions and capital in the region, enabling visitors to assess existing and
ongoing solar projects, share insights on project financing and keep updated on solar
policy.
Inaugural Solar and Energy Storage Events
Seminar | 14 April 2014
Conference | 5 Nov 2014
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Industry Supporters
The Solar GCC Alliance exists to encourage each of its affiliate countries to pursue independent
solar development, while simultaneously providing an infrastructure for international collaboration.
www.solargcccom
The Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA), in association with the Solar GCC Alliance, is
a non-governmental organization that brings together the national and regional solar industry. Our
goal is to transform Saudi Arabia and the Middle East’s vast solar potential into a commercially and
environmentally viable solution for our growing demand for electricity. www.saudi-sia.com
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) - the world’s
largest specialized PV Solar Energy Conference - serves as leading platform for the collection,
exchange and dissemination of scientific know-how and is renowned for the high standard of its
scientific contributions.
www.photovoltaic-conference.com
The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA) is the premiere association supporting and
enabling Upstream Solar and energy storage professionals worldwide. www.ipvea.org
Energy Storage Journal (business and market strategies for energy storage and smart grid
technologies) is a quarterly B2B publication that covers global news, trends and developments in
energy storage and smart grid markets.
www.energystoragejournal.com
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Solar and Energy Storage Seminar 2014
“Companies hoping to operate successfully in the region will have to have a solar strategy that is
tailored to the specifics of the region if they are to realise their business development aspirations.”
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 Mission: Establishing a Vibrant Renewable
and Clean Energy Industry Across the GCC
 The Solar GCC Alliance is currently forming
affiliates in the United Arab Emirates,
Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and
Jordan.
 The Solar GCC Alliance exists to encourage
each of its affiliate countries to pursue
independent solar development, while
simultaneously providing an infrastructure
for international collaboration.
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Solar GCC Alliance
Online platform - a digital venue to gain information about the solar markets across
the region, connecting relevant stakeholders across the GCC solar value chain.
The Initiative: Non-government, Inclusive online platform bringing together
stakeholders throughout the GCC region to provide business matchmaking
opportunities available to local and international stakeholders
Identification of local stakeholders in each country that can assist in the
development of an active organization in each microsite country.
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