How to finance, develop and build utility scale solar projects in North Africa and Middle East

Event update: 17.05.10

MENASOL 2010 was a highly successful event with 300+ delegates.

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• Find out who is attending and who you could do business with in 2010!

• Book today and you will be given access to online networking tool - so you can pre book your meetings!

• Saudi Arabian officials include:

  Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Electricity & Power, Saudi Aramco, Council of Saudi Chambers, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals and KACST
• Egyptian themed networking dinner will be taking place, offering another valuable opportunity to build long lasting relationships - please RSVP ASAP
• Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Fahd Al-Jabr, the CEO of AZMEEL International will be speaking and hosting the egyptian themed networking dinner taking place on day one
• New Sponsors and Exhibitors include: Foster Wheeler & Siemens AG
• UNDP, Robert Kelly, Regional Technical Advisor - Climate Change Mitigation will be joining UNESCO and UNESCWA and speaking on the UN's vision for solar in the MENA region
• African Development Bank joins as official partners and will be Charing day one of the event.
• UNESCO joins as official partners, and Nazar Hassan, Deputy Director and Senior Programme Specialist will be giving a keynote speech
• New investment case study - SI Capital, Sebastian Waldburg, Managing Partner
• ESTELA, Mariangels Perez Latorre, Secretary General
• GDF Suez Energy, Suresh Bhaskar, Head of Strategy
• Nur Energie, Kevin Sara, Managing Director and Founder
• Catalyst Private Equity, Ennis Rimawi, Managing Director
  

Event Overview

• SOLAR TARGETS COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY - gain exclusive insight into the government mandated targets to develop utility scale solar plants that are driving growth in various territories
• BEST STRATEGIES TO SECURE SOLAR FINANCE - hear directly from the top international organisations and expert private investors on how to gain the funding you need to develop your next solar project
• TERRITORY SPECIFIC SOLAR TECHNOLOGY CHOICES - benefit from a comprehensive guide on what technology is best suited for each country, enabling you to make the most profitable choices for your plant
• WHAT UTILITIES WANT FROM SOLAR - find out directly from utility companies how they plan to work with solar technology and get the insider knowlegde that will help you develop long-term partnerships with them
• SOLAR PROJECTS UPDATE - uncover practical tips and advice by hearing real life lessons from up and running plants and hear about the latest upcoming projects that can present new opportunities for your business and
• SOLAR DESALINATION POTENTIAL IN MENA - prepare your business for the next big solar advancement in the MENA region and find out exactly what you need to know to make the most of this growth opportunity

Check out the FULL provisional solar conference agenda here

Here's a quick glimpse of the calibre of people who attended the solar conference last year and took away leading industry knowledge to save time and money on their solar projects in North Africa and Middle East.

WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND THE 2010 SOLAR CONFERENCE

You'll get answers to all the regional challenges you face on a day to day basis but also have the unique opportunity to talk with over 200 of your peers. BUT THERE's MORE at this solar conference!

1. Government Officials
2. International Organisations
3. Investors
4. Utility Companies
5. Global Project Developers
6. World Renowned Researchers
7. Manufacturers
8. Technology Providers
9. Analysts
10. Consultants
11. and more will be present to provide incisive, innovative and vibrant discussion on all parts of the agenda.

WHAT MAKES THIS SOLAR CONFERENCE THE ABSOLUTE MUST- ATTEND EVENT OF 2010? CONTENT OF COURSE!

• Solar Roadmap for North Africa and Middle East providing an A-Z guide with the most up-to-date and relevant information to help you identify the next business opportunity by hearing directly from the Ministrys of Energy across the region!
• Opportunities in finance dedicated to help you identify how to be successful in accessing private funds and an in depth look into the how international organisation want to help fund solar projects
• Solutions to working in desert conditions to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and equipment that will guarantee your project’s success and prevent spending time or money on nasty surprises
• Exclusive Off takers perspective to help you identify opportunities, get support at an early stage and have a full proof strategy for your solar project!

TAKE A LOOK AT THE FULL TWO DAY AGENDA NOW

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS?
UNRIVALLED INDUSTRY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT 2 DAYS

This is not a series of sales orientated pitches or a large unstructured expo. It is an intimate forum designed to serve those involved in developing, manufacturing and financing solar projects in North Africa and Middle East.

There is no other forum that looks at solar projects in this region with such a focus, while giving you over 20 hours of dedicated networking time to talk openly with your peers and customers and conduct business face to face. This how real value is added to your company.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN THAT YOU DON'T ALREADY KNOW?
UNPULISHED NEWS, FORECASTS, DEVELOPMENTS AND INSIGHT FROM TOP EXPERTS

Study by AT Kearney have published a report stating Middle East has the potential to become a boom centre for solar energy in the next 10 years

Click here to see the presentations from our 2009 event and business and local knowledge was gained.

MENA SOLAR MARKET OUTLOOK IN 2010 AND BEYOND

Have a look at what projects are happening today and tomorrow and why you need to be involved now!

Two information packed days with the leaders in developing solar projects in North Africa an Middle East as they guide you and shed new light on the immediate and long term solar opportunities that you can take advantage of and develop your project right now.

It's no exaggeration to say that this is an unprecedented opportunity to tap into unique MENA solar industry knowledge – must have knowhow you simply cannot get any where else. Ministries, International organisations, Investors, Utilities and key service providers all under one roof – saving you both time and money! Last years MENA solar conference. Places are awarded on a first come first serve basis, so immediate booking is strongly recommended.

Can you afford to miss out on MENA’s immense solar potential and the opportunity to take a slice of the massive solar pie? Thought not! Book now for the event that shows you, step by step, how to profit from the solar revolution in North Africa and Middle East.

We look forward to seeing you in Egypt this May!

Heidi Hafes

Events Director

heidi@newsolartoday.com