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 SASIA News Alert
 

Follow-up on K.A.CARE Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium   

 

SASIA hosts 140 national and international guest for reception and networking event   

 

New SASIA Website to be launched 

 

SASIA submits response to K.A.CARE White paper    

 

SASIA Upcoming Events - Saudi Women in Solar , Saudi VIP Delegation to Intersolar , SASIA - SEI - EuPD Solar Training, Conference & Exhibition

 


KAUST Rooftop Solar
Subject: K.A.CARE hosts Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium
K.A.CARE Symposium 2013

K.A.CARE White Paper
 
SASIA response to K.A.CARE White Paper
The K.A.CARE White Paper provides information on the procurement program framework, proposal submission, proposal evaluation, local content and K.A.CARE's standard power purchase agreement.

Why does everyone believe MENA is the next big solar market?

MIDDLE EAST'S SLEEPING GIANT STIRS - by Browning Rockwell, SASIA Executive Director

SASIA block  

SASIA Networking Reception - April 23rd The Globe, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh prior to the K.A.CARE Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium.   SASIA - Globe Reception - April 24, 2013

SASIA reception sponsored by SkyPower Global and featured Solar Artworks presentation.  Solar Artworks Video - click here      Event photos - click here
Solar Artworks SkyPower Global

Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA)
- SASIA is a solar energy trade promotion, networking, training and education 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. 

SASIA provides its members with services such as educational workshops, networking functions and special reports on breakthrough solar innovations. We also provide assistance to international companies seeking to expand their solar operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The association is currently working on initiatives that bring together leaders from the policy sector, academia, and the private sector. The MENA Solar Brief, a monthly newsletter produced by SASIA goes out to over 3,800 +readers in the Middle East renewable energy space.

New SASIA website to be launched on May 13, 2013 - www.saudi-sia.com

Please consider joining SASIA and enjoy the many benefits and programs.  SASIA members include - SunPower , SMA Technologies AG , Canadian Solar Middle East Ltd., SkyPower Global, TSMC Solar Europe GmBH, ERADA Advanced Projects Co. Ltd. , Soitec Solar GmBH, First Solar, Air Liquide , Shoals Technologies Group, Activ Solar, and Kaneka Corporation, KFB Holding Group, Green Gulf, Amonix, Eversheds, Solar Frontier

Join now and participate in our members only events.

Upcoming SASIA events :  

MENASOL Abu Dhabi - May 2013 May 13, 2013 , 2 - 4:30 pm Women's Solar Seminar - Hyatt Regency Dubai Hotel  
SASIA Marketing Manager - Mrs. Maha Shirah to speak at "Women in Solar Conference"

SMA May 26 - 27, 2013 SMA / KAUST Inverter Training - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Inverters - small, medium, power plants - Space limited - Reserve now.
Click here for training program details
Contact: Ahmad.Hamdan@sma-me.com


  
Intersolar June 18 - 21 Munich, Germany - Intersolar Europe -
SASIA Booth - B.681
The Saudi Arabian Solar Industry Association (SASIA) cordially invites you to join its exclusive VIP delegation trip to Intersolar Europe (June 18 - 21 in Munich, Germany). The event is jointly organized by the SASIA, EuPD Research, Intersolar as well as Joint Forces for Solar and aims to foster the dialogue between key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia and the world's leading companies in the solar industry.
Click here for Saudi VIP Delegation details
Intersolar Conference Program
Pricing Overview
Direct way to the conference registration
The exhibition Intersolar Europe website 

SASIA Logo - 2013 September 9 - 10  Sheraton Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SASIA Solar Training Course, Conference & Exhibition

in partnership with Solar Energy International & EuPD Research

September 9th
- SASIA Solar Education & Training - click here course outline 
in partnership with Solar Energy International (USA)

Online: Introduction to Solar Electric Generation - (20 hours)
One day classroom - Technical Considerations for Commercial and Utility-Sized PV Systems
** Note: to participate in 1 day classroom course students must complete the online course work (20 hours)  

Target Audience: This introductory training is geared toward Engineers, Government and Utility Decision Makers, PV System­ Integrators, Designers, Installation Specialists,

Business Owners, and Financiers  (Enrollment limited to 25 students)   

Special edition: September 11th - Dubai, UAE Solar Training and Education  -Limit 25 students

One day classroom: Technical Considerations for Commercial and Utility-Size PV Systems

 

Course fee includes online and one day classroom session -  US$ 750 

To register send name, contact details, class location - Riyadh or Dubai to info@saudi-sia.com.  


EuPD September 1
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SASIA Conference & Networking Event :         "Technical elements of the K.A.CARE CPP and solar energy best practices for Saudi Arabia". 

A follow-up event  to the February 19, 2013 JF4Solar Riyadh.
  • Discuss barriers and opportunities for institutional financing and investment strategies for the solar PV and thermal energy program in Saudi Arabia  
  • Review innovative financing and investment tools for solar energy development
  • Review strategies and action plans to facilitate the localization of solar PV and solar thermal value chain components, as well as necessary engineering, legal and professional services
  • Discuss best practices and preliminary action plans for improved solar workforce training and development in Saudi Arabia, including higher education programs and certificate education programs 
  • Discuss the barriers, opportunities and potential action plans for solar manufacturing plants (components and systems outlined in the CPP) in Saudi Arabia
  • Share institutional and policy experiences that support the Saudi solar PV and solar thermal energy program.    
Exhibition hall featuring Government, universities, national and international company exhibits

For more information contact:
Maha Shirah, SASIA Marketing Manager  (maha@saudi-sia.com)


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SASIA can help your business expand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region by providing market insight and networking opportunities with industry leaders.  As an SASIA member, you will receive critical news updates, access to regional solar R&D reports and market assessments, invaluable partnership opportunities, powerful advocacy and discounts to selected conferences and forums.


Members include:

  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • System Integrators/Developers
  • Utility Companies
  • Project Developers
  • Non Government Organisations
  • Architects
  • Research & Education Professionals/ Organisations
  • Legal and industry consultants

Browning Rockwell
Executive Director
Email: browningr@saudi-sia.com
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