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Technical seminar
The Technical seminar, located on the exhibition floor, will provide an interactive forum for some of the world’s leading energy experts and technical minds to discuss and demonstrate the innovations and technologies driving the energy transition.
Running parallel to the Strategic conference and Intersolar Middle East conference, these sessions will allow you to discover practical case studies and industry applications, enabling you to lead with latest energy trends.
Theme: Transforming energy and utilities through innovation
Explore the practical application of the latest research and innovation, and technological advancements in the energy and utilities sector important to stakeholders building, operating, and maintaining power plants, and transmission and distribution grids.
Technical Seminar Agenda
- Day 1 | Tuesday, 7th March 2023
- Day 2 | Wednesday, 8 March 2023
- Day 3 | Thursday, 9 March 2023
Theme: Power Generation
Day one brings together innovators to share the latest technologies in the critical backup power generation sector. From conventional power to renewables to CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to batteries, join the discussions that will delve into discoveries and offer comprehensive solutions to the next generation of power.
11:30
Seminar opening
11:35
Keynote address: Current status and potential of CCS in the power generation sector
- Overview of the current global status of CCS
- Potential of CCS in the power generation sector
- Current and future technologies for CCS in the power sector
- CCS technologies challenges, potential and economics
Speaker:
Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra, Head of MENA Region, Global CCS Institute
Product innovation showcase
11:50
Gen-set control, integration with renewable sources of energy
Speaker:
Jiri Dunovsky, Segment Manager for Power Generation, ComAp,
12:10
Engine driven hybrid strategies
Speaker:
Miles Revell, Business Unit Manager – Generator Controls and Ancillaries, Mecc Alte
12:30
Presentation
Generazione Distribuita
12:50
Q&A and discussion
13:05
Keynote address: The application of innovation to boost PV power plant performance
Speaker:
Dr. Ahmed Balawi, Manager - Innovation & New Technology, ACWA Power
13:10
Keynote address: Developing and construction of large-scale windfarms in Egypt
- Challenges
- Moving targets
- Environmental aspects
- Finding the right wind turbine for high windspeeds in the middle of the desert
Speaker:
Hans Bruins, Construction Director, ENGIE
13:45
Networking break | Exhibition visit
Technical papers
14:15
An effective method to develop solar radiation calibrated maps using GIS- based technology
Speaker:
Sachin Jain, Research Associate, Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)
14:35
Perovskite solar cells and their future role in green hydrogen production
Speaker:
Eng. Hasan Ahmad Kanjo, Research Assistant, University of Sharjah
14:40
Energy modeling for the power sector in Thailand to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and its implications on air quality and health benefits
Speaker:
Moaz Altaf, Energy Engineer, Energy auditor, and researcher, King Mongkut University of Technology, Thailand
Product innovation showcase
14:55
How batteries and solar can complement generators and improve both commercial and operational outcomes
Speaker:
Chris Pye, Global Segment Manager Hybrid Microgrids, ComAp
15:25
Emissions, Fuels and Electrification in Electric Power
Speaker:
Paul Muller, Technical Sales Manager, Perkins Engines Ltd.
15:45
Presentation
Generazione Distribuita
16:15
Hybrid power systems
Speaker:
Fayssal El Kotob, Assistant Manager of the Technical Solutions Department, Jubaili Bros
16:25
Q&A and discussion
16:45
End of Day One
Technical papers
Theme: Energy management
Hear best use cases and state-of-the-art techniques to optimize energy usage, maximize efficiency and operations and prepare organizations for the production and future of energy storage. Explore novel subjects which include, Energy Management Systems, sustainable energy management, energy conservation, and clean energy technologies which are all set to establish systematic energy practices.
11:30
Keynote address: Energy management in Ras Al Khaimah government. A case study about the ISO 50001 implementation
- Achievements of the entities of Ras Al Khaimah Government that have achieved ISO 50001 certification
- The roadmap followed to reach the milestone - assets and capabilities
Speaker:
Dr. Pablo Izquierdo López, Manager - Energy Services, Energy Efficiency, and Renewables Office (Reem), Ras Al Khaimah Municipality
Product innovation showcase
11:50
Importance of energy management in hybrid microgrids
Speaker:
Syed Asad Ur Rehman, Group Product Manager – Renewables, Jubaili Bros SAL
12:10
Transformers go green
Speaker:
Dr Matthias Schick, Head of Technical Customer Service and Decarbonisation Strategy, thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel
12:30
Presentation
Generazione Distribuita
12:50
Q&A and discussion
13:05
Keynote address: The contribution of innovations & digitization to empower energy performance
Speaker:
Rachid Hamida, VP – Energy & Technology, Enova
13:20
Networking break | Exhibition visit
Product innovation showcase
13:35
Asset monitoring solutions: for data-driven power
Speaker:
Mahdi Abdelkhalek, Technical Sales Manager – Middle East Region, Prysmian group
Technical papers
13:55
The implementation of Energy Management System in various microgrid application
Speaker:
David Desfosses, T&D Networks, Smart Grid Solutions Lead, Tractebel Engineering (Germany)
14:20
Sensors for the support of energy efficiency in the future smart grid
Speaker:
Carina Lehmal, Head of Product Management, Greenwood Power
Product innovation showcase
14:45
Digitization and Energy Transition
Speaker:
Ashwin Nair, Regional Manager - Business Development – Energy Transition, Eaton Middle East
15:05
Presentation
Generazione Distribuita
15:25
Racing towards Net Zero
Speaker:
Dr. Sarah Fuller, Director of Energy Market Assurance, Gemserv
15:45
Q&A and discussion
16:05
End of day two
Theme: Energy storage
A wide array of effective storage technologies have been developed for the grid to meet its everyday energy demand. With the changing energy requirements, the need to evolve, adapt and innovate has been stronger than ever. Join the discussions that feature solutions that are deployed across the world including, advances in thermal energy storage, batteries, hydrogen, hydropower, and mechanical storage.
11:30
Keynote Address: Thermal Energy Storage (TES) applied to renewable energy and the R&D efforts deployed at the Masdar Institute Solar Platform
Speaker:
Dr. Nicolas Calvet, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University
Product innovation showcase
11:50
Solving challenges in energy storage control
Speaker:
Jacob Danielsen, Product Manager, DEIF A/S
12:15
Plenary address: Techno-economic analysis of energy storage system for high renewable energy penetration and Net-Zero strategy
Speaker:
Dr. Mutasim Nour, Associate Director of External Relations-EPS Dubai; Director of MSc Energy and RE Programmes -Dubai Campus School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Technical papers
12:35
Design and analysis of an efficient photovoltaic energy-powered electric vehicle charging station using perturb and observe MPPT algorithm
Speaker:
Mohamed Abdalla Awad, Energy engineer, Master student, Cairo University
12:50
Achieving ‘Energy Independence’ using microgrids
Speaker:
Dr. Bharat Gupta, Director, Vision Mechatronics Pvt Limited
13:05
Electricity supply in the event of grid failure - Bordesholm case
Speaker: Zaid Adwan, Application Engineer, SMA Solar Technology
Product innovation showcase
13:20
Why cybersecurity is critical in Energy storage system
Speaker:
Ming Yu, Senior Product Manager, Moxa Inc
13:40
Networking Break
Theme: Transmission & Distribution
Transmitting and distributing electric power more efficiently and supplying it from renewable sources are ways of ensuring sustainable electricity requirements. To improve energy efficiency and effectively handle the increasing demand for power the need for automation and digitalization of the grid serves to be one of the solutions. Learn about the high-level technical challenges in T&D (Transmission & Distribution) networks and explore talks related to smart meters, intelligent switches, nanotechnology, high-efficiency transformers, smart grids and many others.
14:10
Keynote address: Optimization strategies for uncertain power distribution planning, controlling, and forecasting
- Stochastic renewable energy sources introduce new challenges for the distribution network
- A more advanced optimization method can mitigate the volatile nature of net demand for a more efficient power network
- Accurate forecasting methods for developing optimal energy management system
Speaker: Dr. Feras Alasali, Director of Renewable Energy Center, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
Product innovation showcase
14:25
Riyadh Cables Group’s expansions and innovative findings in EHV system testing
Speaker:
Mohamad El Chmouri, VP - Technical & QC Departments, Riyadh Cables Group
14:50
Long term-Pre-Qualification of EHV cable systems including high temperature loading to simulate emergency operation capability
Speaker:
Ahmed Abou Elenien, Technical lead high voltage cable systems, DUCAB-HV
15:15
Cable quality
Speaker:
Akram Abdelwahab, Group Technical Manager, BASEC
15:35
ENCAP - Beyond Batteries
Speaker:
Waseem Ashraf Qureshi, CEO, Founder and CTO, Enercap Holding Pte. Ltd.
16:05
End of Seminar
Technical committee members
Dr. Amani Al-Othman
Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biological
American University of Sharjah
Eng. Elie Nasr
Principal Consultant / Utility Expert
EDISRUPT Consulting Services Inc
Erika Niino-Esser,
Business Developer/ Technical Specialist, Hydrogen & Green Chemicals
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG
Dr. Faisal Wali
Manager, Energy and Water
KAUST
Dr. Farhan Al Shahrani
Head of Strategic Partnerships
KAUST
Hamda Lootah
Head of Research Section
Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA)
Hans Bruins
Construction Director
ENGIE
Dr. Mohammad Abu Zahra
Head of MENA Region
Global CCS Institute
Dr. Nicolas Calvet
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Khalifa University
Dr. Pablo Izquierdo López
Manager - Energy Services, Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem)
Ras Al Khaimah Municipality
Who will attend?
Explore further at parallel conferences
- Technical sessions
- Intersolar Middle East Conference
- CEO forum
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