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UAE Freezones Biz News Updates
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Enpark, Solar Middle East join forces
Collaboration aims to drive the sustainable energy revolution in the region
Environment and Energy Park (Enpark) announced an agreement with Solar
Middle East exhibition and conference to boost the growth of the solar and
photovoltaic (PV) sectors in one of the most sunlight-abundant regions in
the world.
Located in Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and designed to facilitate
the growth of energy environment businesses in the Middle East, Enpark will
come onboard the inaugural edition of Solar Middle East as a strategic
partner.
Solar Middle East, which takes place from February 17-19, 2013 at the Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is set to become the largest
gathering of solar technology suppliers ever seen in the region.
The three-day event, co-located with Middle East Electricity exhibition, is
expected to attract more than 150 suppliers of solar products from around
the world who are looking to tap into the lucrative Mena market.
“As an organisation dedicated to the advancement of environmentally friendly
and energy efficient business solutions, Enpark constantly endeavours to
facilitate industry collaboration and identify new sustainable business
opportunities,” Saeed Gobash, director of Enpark and a Tecom Investments
member, said.
‘Excellent platform’
“Our strategic partnership with Solar Middle East will serve as an excellent
platform for Enpark and its members to engage, network and learn from
regional and international solution and technology providers across the
solar and photovoltaic sectors.”
Launched on June 5, 2007 to coincide with World Environment Day, Enpark is
the first free zone dedicated to the energy and sustainability industries in
the Middle East, offering an effective business enabling platform for
organisations across the industry such as renewable energy, conventional
energy, green buildings and waste management sectors.
The destination provides a unique environment that supports companies to
identify, consolidate and capitalise on opportunities in the domestic and
regional markets. Today, more than 40 companies, from clean-tech start-ups
to large energy multinationals, operate under Enpark’s licences.
The inaugural edition of Solar Middle East reflects a strong regional focus
on development of solar power facilities, with at least 10 major projects
worth a combined $6.8 billion (Dh24.98 billion) already under way in the
UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco.
“Enpark is actively involved in the promotion of solar and PV businesses in
the Mena region and we are delighted to enter into a prosperous partnership
that will enhance opportunities for the solar industry across the region,”
Anita Mathews, exhibition director of Solar Middle East, said.
Renewable energy sources
“The concern to build a green environment while reducing carbon emissions
has driven countries across the globe to renewable energy sources, and for
the Mena region, the most abundant renewable source is sunlight. With
Enpark’s support, Solar Middle East can look forward to being a leading
force in driving the sustainable energy revolution in the region.”
Solar Middle East is officially supported by solar industry partner
associations, the Saudi Arabia Solar Industries Association (SASIA), and the
Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA), along with the UAE Society of
Engineers.
Organised by Informa Exhibitions, the event will also feature a dedicated
industry conference, addressing key challenges the Middle East faces
regarding harnessing the infinite resource that the sun provides and
integrating it into regional power grids. |
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Courtesy Al Nisr Publishing LLC
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