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OABC forum to focus on solar power

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Business Reporter -


MUSCAT, OCT 17 -


The Oman American Business Centre (OABC) is organising the upcoming Renewable Energy Series to share the benefits and opportunities of solar photovoltaic (PV) power in the Sultanate.


Scheduled to be held on October 22, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Muscat, the event will include participation from five prominent stakeholders in Oman’s renewable energy sector and will be open to all members of the OABC as well as the general public.


Ali Daud, President of the OABC, said, “Over the past decade, renewable energy systems have grown significantly in their efficiency and ability to provide a highly reliable, clean, and affordable alternative to fossil-fuels.


As a result, solar installations such as PV systems are continuing to prove increasingly popular worldwide. The spread of this technology can bring massive benefits to Oman and it is integral that we gain a comprehensive


The event will be opened with a keynote speech delivered by Mohammed bin Abdullah al Mahrouqi, Chairman of the of Public Authority for Electricity & Water (Diam). The keynote will be followed by a discussion panel moderated by Dr Michael Tsang, owner of Three Pillars Consulting, and featuring Eng Yaqoob al Kiyumi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Oman Power & Water Procurement Company; Qais al Zakwani, Executive Director of the Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER); Dr Sausan al Riyami, of The Research Council (TRC); Dr Firas al Abduwani, CEO of HTC; and Jonathan Bolton, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for Symtech Solar MENA. Khalifa Mukheini, Managing Director of SIMPA-Energy and a Board Member of the OABC, will host the event.


Mohammed al Mahrouqi chairman of PAEW, said: “The world is changing and this event is taking place at a really exciting time for renewables in our region. Renewable energy will doubtless play an increasingly important role in Oman’s energy future and putting in place the infrastructure to enable this to happen over the next few years will bring significant opportunities for both Omani and international players to contribute to this vital new industry.


Gatherings like this will help facilitate cooperation and a sharing of ideas and I look forward to meeting many of the key players in our industry there.”


Attendees will hear from the panel experts about how Oman’s solar industry and solar infrastructure is shaping up, what opportunities lie ahead and how others can get involved.


The event’s organiser OABC anticipates that this will be a great opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), larger engineering, procurement and contracting (EPC) firms, academia, and other regional stake-holders to understand the upcoming changes and steps being made to move solar photovoltaics ahead in Oman.


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