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Join us on February 19, 2025 for the second edition of the SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference, co-organized by pv magazine and Solarabic.
Agenda at a glance
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Evening Get-together Reception
A fantastic opportunity for building meaningful connections within the solar energy community in a relaxed and informal setting.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Conference
A day filled with insights on and off the stage, with several program sessions consisting of presentations and panel discussions.
Schedule:
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Registration & Networking & Coffee
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Opening Remarks by organizers
Eckhart K. Gouras
Moneef Barakat
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Keynote
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Keynote by GCCLab
10:45 am - 11:05 am
Lead Partner presentation by JA Solar
Aseel Alsaadi
11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Panel Discussion | Saudi PV sector and its path towards maturity
Saudi Arabia has now become a mature solar market, especially in the Utility-Scale and C&I segments. We will present both challenges and opportunities for investors, EPC contractors and PV manufacturers.
12:05 pm - 1:30 pm
Prayer & Lunch Break
1:30 am - 2:00 am
Solarabic Award
Moneef Barakat
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Presentation by Saudi Electricity Company
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Presentation by Apricum
Stefan Mueckstein
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel discussion | The potential of utility-scale battery energy storage in Saudi Arabia
With the rise of renewable energy adoption in Saudi Arabia, energy storage, particularly, is becoming increasingly crucial to ensure grid stability and energy reliability. This session will explore the role of BESS in supporting renewable integration, discuss regulatory and market drivers, and highlight the best BESS procurement practices.
Emiliano Bellini
Marija Maisch
Pierre-Louis Raust
Rami Hamati
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Prayer & Coffee Break
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Presentation by Jinko Solar 'Analyzing the performance of TOPCon modules in the desert'
Mohamed Saady
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Panel discussion | Solar manufacturing in the Middle East
The Middle East is positioning itself as a key player in the global solar supply chain with recent announcements of large-scale manufacturing facilities. This session will highlight major developments, including new cell and module factories, as well as polysilicon production plans by major manufacturers. We will discuss the implications of these projects for job creation and investment opportunities in the local markets, as well as the strategic advantages for developers, EPC contractors, and investors in the region.
Emiliano Bellini
Marija Maisch
Yasser Zaidan
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Presentation by LEAPTING 'Achieving intelligent robotic application for C&I and utility-scale solar in KSA'
Bruce Wang
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Panel discussion | Solar Market: Opportunities and challenges
With Saudi Arabia’s PV installations growing at a fast pace, effective Operations & Maintenance (O&M) practices have become essential to maximize plant performance and lifespan. This session will delve into best practices, emerging technologies, and data-driven approaches for O&M in the Kingdom. We will discuss challenges unique to the Saudi environment, strategies for optimizing plant efficiency, and the business opportunities available for O&M providers, investors, and asset managers.
Nahidh ElShaer
Waleed AlHallaj
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm
Closing Remarks
Emiliano Bellini
Moneef Barakat
Marija Maisch
