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5 th Arab-German Energy Forum , Berlin – November 14 th , 2014 Saudi Arabia Solar Market Insights 5 th Arab- German Energy Forum November 14, 2014
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Saudi Arabia Solar Market Insights 5th Arab- German Energy Forum November 14, 2014
5th Arab-German Energy Forum , Berlin – November 14th , 2014
Solar Business Opportunity
136 GW through 2013 -
BNEF predicting 58.3 GW in 2015
Declining Module Prices
Imminent Grid Parity
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Business Model for Saudi Arabia – Work in Process
Project Finance Lenders
Senior loan
Local Developer/Investor
EPC contractor
O&M operator
EPC contract
PPA with Private or state owned
entity
Electricity sale O&M contract
Insurance company
Insurance contract
Solar SPV
?
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Update on Saudi Arabia Solar Policy and Regulation: The Bermuda Triangle Effect
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• Defining a suitable regulatory and commercial framework
• Integration into conventional generation mix • Maintenance (how often? water use?) • Performance during summer months (high
temperatures) • Operational issues (dust, haze, humidity, fog) • Pilot projects are answering many of these
questions
Challenges for Solar Power in KSA
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Current KSA Market Status: Realized Projects & Pipeline
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www.saudi-sia.com
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1. Expand the use of all solar technologies at the national and regional level
2. Strengthen the local Saudi Arabian solar industry
3. Establish a vibrant renewable and clean energy industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mission
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What we do • Provide solar professionals the opportunity to meet and
network through workshops and briefings • Publish research reports that highlight best-practices in
solar technology and legislation • Produce monthly newsletter with fresh market insight • Support local and international companies who want to
invest in the region’s solar industry • Create awareness and offer advice and input to policy-
makers on policies, standards, and product certifications
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Mena Solar Brief
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Ø Online platform - a digital venue to gain information about the solar markets across
the region, connecting relevant stakeholders across the GCC solar value chain. Ø The Initiative: Non-government, Inclusive online platform bringing together
stakeholders throughout the GCC region to provide business matchmaking opportunities available to local and international stakeholders
Ø Identification of local stakeholders in each country that can assist in the development of an active organization in each microsite country.
Solar GCC Alliance
EMPOWERING SOLAR DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION IN THE GCC REGION
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Ø Mission: Establishing a Vibrant Renewable and Clean Energy Industry Across the GCC
Ø The Solar GCC Alliance is currently forming affiliates in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Morocco
Ø The Solar GCC Alliance exists to encourage each of its affiliate countries to pursue independent solar development, while simultaneously providing an infrastructure for international collaboration.
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www.solargcc.com
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http://jobs.solargcc.com
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Browning Rockwell Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
