JF4S Oman Solar Forum @ Oman Energy & Water Exhibition – Muscat | Oman
The annual Oman Energy & Water Conference & Exhibition (22 to 24 April 2019) is an international event dedicated to the water, wastewater, power generation, renewable and alternative energy, transportation and distribution industries.
Session 1: Solar Energy Market Update & Outlook in the Sultanate of Oman
| 09:00am-09:15am | Conference Opening: Setting the Scene for Sustainable Solar Market Development in Oman
Markus A.W. Hoehner, CEO, Joint Forces for Solar |
| 09:15am-09:45am | Keynote Presentation | Creating a Bright Solar Energy Market in Oman: Short-term Benefits and Future Energy Scenarios
· Renewable energy targets in Oman – Policy outlook · Understanding the tendering process · A review of the electricity market, renewable energy market and related organizations Bushra Al Maskari, Planning & Economics Director, Oman Power & Water Procurement Company |
| 09:45am-10:15am | Keynote Presentation | Assessment of the Industry’s Future Roadmap: The Way Towards Successful Energy Transition
· Strategy and policies needed to create a sustainable solar market in Oman · New business opportunities in the residential and small commercial segements from a regulatory point of view Dr. Ahmed Al Busaidi, Program Manager – Renewable Energy Research, The Research Council |
| 10:15am-10:45am | Unlocking the Full Potential of Solar Energy in Oman – How Off-grid Systems Can Support Renewable Energy Market Development
Kathrin Goldammer, Managing Director, Reiner Lemoine Institut |
| 10:45am- 11:00am | Networking Coffee Break |
Session 2: Critical Factors to Maintain Sustainable Solar Market Growth in the Middle East and Oman in Particular
| 11:00am-11:20am | Holistic Approach: Solar Energy Market Status and Perspectives in MENA Region
· From the very beginning: A look back since the start in order to understand some of · Shedding light on the specific market trends that will arise over the next decade Dr. Nabih Cherradi, Partner, Chief Technology Officer, Desert Technologies |
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11:20am-11:40am |
The Regional Specifics of the Omani Solar Market: Where is Untapped Potential and How Can it be Leveraged?
· Technical and administrative requirements to connect a Solar PV to the distribution system · Steps to simplify the connection of Solar PV to the distribution network Dr. Firas A H Al-Abduwani, CEO, HTC (Hussam Technology Company) |
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| 11:40am-12:30pm | Executive Roundtable Discussion: Synchronizing Domestic & International Efforts to Fuel Solar Market Growth in Oman
· Smooth market take-off: Best practices from other renewable energy programs · Successful strategies to promote solar energy in the Sultanate – Highlighting the local and international view · How to enter the solar market in Oman? Basics of a successful market entry for international players Panelists: Eng. Aiman Shukaili, Head of Renewable Energy, Petroleum Development Oman |
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| 12:30pm- 1:00pm | Networking Coffee Break |
Session 3: Understanding the Fundamentals for Successful Solar Market Take-off – Solar Project Best Practices – Winning Strategies to Successfully Compete in the Marketplace
| 1:00pm-1:20pm | Advanced PV Technologies and Storage applications for commercial & utility scale solar plants
· Real-world field experiences and insights by key stakeholders · Harvesting the sun: Gained field experience and lessons learned Shashidhara Naik, Sales Manager – Middle East and North Africa Region, Ingeteam Power Technology |
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An International Perspective: Best Practices and Lessons from the Global Solar Rooftop Market
· Driving force behind growth in the global rooftop market · Challenges & Opportunities from technical, implementation and asset management perspective · Way forward – Towards growth and success of distributed solar in the region Parag Bhamre, Managing Director, APSUN Power Private Limited |
| 1:40pm- 2:00pm | Technological Advancements in the Market: How to Maximize Projrct ROI?
· Review of technologies available in the marketplace incl. solar modules, inverters, mounting systems, trackers and balance of system components · What fits best in the Middle East and Oman in particular? · Latest key insights into successful solar operations, maintenance and asset management Dareen Ayyad, Business Development Manager Middle East, Jinko Solar |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Domestic Best Practice: Solar into Schools Project
· Objectives of Shell initiative Solar into Schools Project · First-hand insights: summary of project progress · Plan forward and updates Dr. Malek Abu Rumman, Project Manager Solar, Shell Development Oman |
| 2:30pm- 4:00pm | Business Lunch & Networking |
| 4:00pm | Conference Closing |
