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  • Wed
    10
    Oct
    2018

    PV Applications in Egypt: Strategies to Meet the Challenges of the Future

    10:00 am - 3:00 pmIbn Rushd Hall, Business Building

    In cooperation with the Austrian Development Agency and SEKEM Energy Sustainable Solutions, Heliopolis University is pleased to host the international conference "PV Applications in Egypt: Strategies to Meet the Challenges of the Future.” International experts
    and researchers will participate in the conference to share interesting experiences and developments about Photovoltaic (PV) projects in Egypt. They will also discuss the potential role of photovoltaic in Egypt and future challenges and chances.

    Since the Photovoltaic sector in Egypt faced a turbulent time in the previous years, participants will discuss innovative strategies for the photovoltaic market in Egypt with an expert delegation from Egypt and Austria.

    Conference Agenda

    09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee

    10:00 – 10:20 Opening and Welcome Ceremony

                              Mr. Helmy Abouleish (Sekem Foundation)

                             Conference Moderation: Prof. Hani Sewilam (RWTH Aachen University)

    10:20 – 12:00 Session 1: Previous PV applications in Egypt, -Experience gained for the future

    • PV Applications at the Campus. A Holistic Energy Transition at the University.

    Prof. Rasha Elkholy (Heliopolis University, Dean of Engineering)

    • Paving New Ways for Sustainable Photovoltaic Solutions in Egypt

    Bakk. Birgit Birnstingl, Michael Puttinger BSc. (Sekem Energy GmbH)

    • PV Pumping Technologies, Physical Background and Current Research Outputs.

    Prof. Lothar Henry Fickert (Graz University of Technology), Sebastian Ehrmann BSc. (Sekem   Energy)

    • Shaping Photovoltaic Technicians of Tomorrow. PV in the Dual Education System.

                  DI (FH) Rene Bischof (BFI Burgenland)

    • BIPV (Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic), Austrian Technology for Modern Buildings.

    Architect Mohamed El Sokkary, (Summit Solar Energy)

    • Panel discussion: Sustainability of PV Applications. Lessons Learned, Open Research Questions.

    12:00 – 12:15 Handout Ceremony of “PV Technician TOT” Participants

    Group picture (all)

    12:15 – 13:00 Coffee and Snacks; Networking break, Sponsored by PVP, Innovative high performance Glass modules, made in Austria

    13:00 – 14:45 Session 2: General Framework and Policies for PV Projects in Egypt, Strategies for the Future.

    • Schemes to Push PV in Egypt, Previous Experiences, Actual Adaptions and Future Outlook

    NREA

    • Photovoltaic Applications and RE Strategies in the Housing Sector

    Dr. Mohamed Abdellatif Abdelhalim, Director of Central Unit for Sustainable Cities & Renewable Energy at NUCA

    • PV Framework in Egypt, Experiences and Findings for the Future

    Mr. Ashraf Kraidy (Planning Director, RCREEE)

    • Financing Opportunities for PV Projects, Large Scale Experiences

    Mrs. Marlene Merl (Merl Solar Technologies GmbH)

    • Foreign Investments or Domestic Investments? PV in Egypt Seen from Outside

    Dr. Reinhard Schanda, Attorney at Law, Board Member of WEB Windenergie AG (International Developer and Operator of Renewable Energy Plants)

    • Panel Discussion: Framework and Policies for PV in Egypt. Strategies for the Future.

    14:45 – 15:30 Networking Buffet

    The conference is open for public. For registration, please contact Michael Puttinger or Naglaa Ahmed.

     

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