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webinar: le solaire pour une Afrique meilleure
2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Au programme:
Partie1:
– La contribution de JinkoSolar dans l’industrie solaire en Afrique;
– L’impact social du solaire;
– L’impact du solaire sur la création d’opportunités d’emplois.
Partie 2:
– La vision d’ECREEE;
– L’accompagnement des décideurs politiques dans la promotion des énergies renouvelables;
– L’exécution des programmes et projets dans le domaine de l’énergie durable (bénéficiant d’un financement international)
Partie3:
– Le pompage solaire en Afrique;
– Le solaire pour le réseau d’approvisionnement en eau courante.
Le solaire pour le secteur commercial et industriel
Partie 4:
– L’importance de la sélection des composants solaires de haute qualité;
– La durée de vie d’un système solaire.
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webinar - Taking renewable power plants to a new level with storage: part 1
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV GL company, is happy to announce “The Green Talks – Vol 2″ a series of webinars where renewable energy experts and key players in the sector will discuss different challenges and opportunities around the transition toward a greener future.
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webinar: GreenPower Monitor Green Talks - Rethinking cybersecurity for renewables
2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
The energy sector constitutes a crucial part of critical national infrastructure, for this reason, there has been a steady growth in the successful cyber-attacks over the recent years on this sector.
A cyber-attack at these environments might affect the electrical network stability which means not only a huge a business impact, but operators’ safety is put also at risk.
Join our cybersecurity and renewable energy experts in an engaging discussion about the different challenges and opportunities for the sector.
Some of the topics of the webinar:

Threats and impacts from owner perspective
Threats and impacts from Asset Management perspective
Implementation: Case studies
Measures implemented to maximize availability and minimize downtime while complying with cybersecurity criteria in an RE asset

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Webinar: Dispatchable solar energy 24/7 – The Case of Bokpoort CSP plant in South Africa
2020-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | online
The Bokpoort CSP plant (50 MW, 9.3 hours of thermal storage) has recently achieved 13 days of continuous operation, showing that solar power backed up with thermal energy storage can provide dispatchable renewable power on demand.
This is important news for countries trying to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix whilst enhancing the reliability of supply. Unlike many sources of renewable energy, CSP with thermal energy storage is available to provide power whenever demand requires it, even at night or during cloudy periods.
In this webinar, experts in CSP will provide in-depth insights into how it is possible for this technology to reliably provide clean energy over long periods of time.
In this webinar, you will:

Learn more about the operation of CSP plants with thermal energy storage to provide clean energy 24/7
Find out how CSP with thermal storage complements PV by minimizing curtailment and allowing renewables to take a larger share of the energy mix
Get an insider’s view into the development of CSP technology and how it can contribute to provide clean, affordable, and secure energy in places with high levels of direct normal irradiation

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Africa Queen of Energy Awards 2020
2020-12-15 08:00 - 2020-12-17 17:00 UTC
We are thrilled to unveil the 1st Pan African Award referred ‘Africa Queen of Energy awards 2020’ with the clear objective is to inspire, recognize and reward women who have made strides in the energy sector across Africa .
This is a scale up from East Africa women in energy awards that has been running for five years in Eastern Africa. The conference and awards are convened by Brands and Beyond Ltd, energy advocacy and communication firm in partnership with the Private sector and various government ministries is the convener of this premier award having hosted the last four awards in Kenya and Uganda .
We seek to continue to develop an authentic community of women who are putting the best foot forward and going above their call of duty to influence the landscape of the energy sector in Africa.

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RENPOWER MAGHREB INVESTOR 2020: The Leading Regional Business Event for Future Energy, Sustainability & Cleantech in North Africa
2020-12-15 08:00 - 2020-12-16 17:00 UTC
Renpower Maghreb Investors has become the leading annual market event enabling developers, manufacturers, technology suppliers, consulting, financiers, stakeholders, IFIs, etc. to meet up in the most dedicated hub for business, innovation and knowledge exchange. Delegates will network with an influential audience of market participants from the private and public sectors, from across the entire value chain. As the 5th annual edition, Renpower Maghreb Investors is a powerful business development platform, enabling you to build exposure and brand awareness, forge new relationships, promote your technology, create new leads and source future investment. Join us for a full event experience including 2 days of conference, 6 sessions, 30+ experts for 9+ hours of content, live Q&A and panel discussions addressing the new developments and potential in the Maghreb region.
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Webinar: Carbon Offsetting - The What, Why and How of Gold Standard Certification
2020-12-09 17:00 - 18:15 (Europe/Helsinki)
Investors, businesses and institutions alike are increasingly turning to the carbon market to become more sustainable and offset their carbon emissions. Innovation and new technologies have created new opportunities to finance climate action that not only delivers emissions reductions, but economic, health and social benefits too. But how can we know that carbon offsetting projects are effective?
Join our webinar to find out what Gold Standard certification is, why it’s important for carbon offsetting and how to get your projects certified. We’ll hear from Namene Solar, who recently received the certification for their solar lights, and get the carbon-buying perspective from Plan A, a Berlin startup that enables companies to offset their emissions. We’ll then discuss technology versus nature-based solutions with expert Johannes Ebeling and answer audience questions.
Agenda
4:00 – 4:05 – Introduction
4:05 – 4:25 – How to get Gold Standard certification and why it’s important for your carbon strategy – Bernardo Lazo, Director of Sustainability, Namene Solar
4:25 – 4:35 – The buyer perspective on carbon offsetting – Amy McPherson, People and Culture Manager, Plan A
4:40 – 5:15 – Nature-based or technological solutions for carbon offsetting? Interactive panel with Bernardo, Amy and Johannes Ebeling, Managing Director of BioCarbon Group
Hosted by Emma Patmore, Greentech Alliance co-founder & Senior Marketing Strategist at ecoligo.
This webinar is organised by the Greentech Alliance, a global network that supports sustainable companies to transform awareness into action.
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Webinar: Securing financing for the new generation of PV projects in Africa
2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
In Africa, utilities and private large consumers (mines, factories, communities, etc.) are moving to solar power because of its low price and predictability in the long term. Many projects are under development and in order to realize them it is necessary to obtain long-term financing.
In this webinar we will analyze how to obtain financing for large projects in Africa:

Hear about the major institutions that are prepared to back PV projects in the African market and what they look for when deciding whether to finance a project.

Learn about what it is required to obtain long-term financing from a technical point of view.
Learn how the risk assessment is impacted by the new technologies that enable the lowest price of electricity.
Explore first-hand case studies on how to successfully finance and develop large-scale projects.

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Photovoltafrica
2020-12-09 08:00 - 2020-12-10 17:00 UTC
l’envergure africaine s’impose
Après trois éditions réussies, PHOTOVOLTAICA devient PHOTOVOLTAFRICA et focalise ainsi sa stratégie sur l’Afrique.
L’objectif fondamentale est la stimulation de l’investissement dans les secteurs des énergies renouvelables et de l’efficacité énergétique et l’enrichissement de la réflexion sur le modèle énergétique durable et adéquat avec les transformations économiques, démographiques et sociales du contient Africain.
PHOTOVOLTAFRICA poursuit son positionnement de plate-forme d’échanges et de mise en relation des investisseurs et développeurs avec les décideurs et les institutionnels Africains.
Ainsi PHOTOVOLTAFRICA ambitionne de catalyser l’action Africaine et de booster le secteur des énergies renouvelables en Afrique à partir du MAROC.
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Manufacturing Indaba
2020-12-09 00:00 - 2020-12-10 23:59 UTC | Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand (Gauteng), Johannesburg, South Africa
Manufacturing Indaba is the leading manufacturing event in Sub-Saharan Africa. The two-day event has shown impressive growth year on year and has proved its value in catalyzing business connections and helping manufacturers to innovate and grow their potential. Participate in the manufacturing conference and exhibition to learn from industry leaders, manufacturing sector experts and international speakers. Meet potential buyers through our business matchmaking programme and buyers lounge.
The aim of the annual Manufacturing Indaba and its provincial roadshows is to bring together business owners, industry leaders, government officials, capital providers and professional experts to explore opportunities and grow their manufacturing operations.
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Technology lecture: AFCI - iArc to Secure Your Solar Investment
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
DC Arc Fault has been found to be the major cause of fire in the DC Systems. Due to Poor welded PV Module, PV junction box, broken PV cables, loose or incompatible PV connectors are all causes of Arc Faults that occur in the PV systems.
Due to its complex technology, the Huawei inverter keeps self-learning new arc features to accurately protect the system from arc fault, even under complex noise and proactively mitigates the fire risk.
When: Dec 8, 2020
Time: 12 pm (GMT+4 – UAE time)
Presenters: Nick Lusson
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Solar Show MENA
2020-12-08 08:00 - 2020-12-09 17:00 UTC
After a hugely successful launch in 2019, The Solar Show MENA, co-located with The Wind Show MENA, the region’s leading conference and exhibition for renewable energy, will return in 2020. Bigger, and better, than before.
The outlook for renewable energy in MENA remains incredibly positive. By 2030, over 145 gigawatts of renewable energy is expected to have been implemented in the MENA region.
In 2018 alone, the construction of solar projects in the region grew by over 50 per cent, and currently there are 12 GW of solar projects that are under construction (or awarded) in the MENA region.
Based on current growth rates, solar energy in the MENA region will be worth $100bn in the next 10 years. Within six years, the sunny MENA region will have as much solar power as the US has today, and more than Germany. By 2030, it will be approaching China’s current level.

Investment in renewable energy projects within the MENA region continues to grow, with thanks to the clean energy targets of each country and the dramatic fall in the cost of solar energy.
As the appetite for solar energy increases, this is where The Solar Show MENA comes in.
Held in Cairo, Egypt, and bringing together 3000 attendees, including policymakers, utilities, financers, investors, local industry heavyweights and international technology experts, there is no better place to connect with the MENA renewable industry.
The exhibition is a showcase of the world’s ‘best-in-class’ solution providers in the renewable space. The Solar Show is co-located with The Wind Show MENA and The Electric Vehicles Show MENA, guaranteeing the whole renewable industry has chance to interact over two days.
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Webinaire - Pourquoi choisir Victron Energy ?
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Ce webinaire interactif destiné aux professionnels du solaire en Afrique détaillera les nombreux avantages techniques et commerciaux de nos produits. L’opportunité d’explorer les fonctionnalités uniques (et parfois méconnues) proposées par Victron qui sont de puissants atouts de vente. Nous expliquerons comment le choix de nos solutions permet aux installateurs de générer une activité rentable sur le long terme tout en assurant la meilleure satisfaction de leurs clients.
Date : jeudi 3 décembre 2020
Horaire de la formation en fonction de votre localisation (fuseau horaire) :
– UTC (Sénégal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, …) : 11h à 12h
– WAT (Bénin, Niger, Cameroun, Tchad, RDC Ouest, …) / Europe : 12h à 13h
– CAT (RDC Est, Burundi, Rwanda, …) : 13h à 14h
– EAT (Madagascar, Comores, …) : 14h à 15h
Durée : 1 heure + questions/réponses
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Product Showcase: Victron Energy
2020-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
This webinar is organized by SegenSolar.
The session will cover all technical aspects of Victron Energy:
Energy storage systems
Remote monitoring
Programming software and tools
Set-up and configuration
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RENPOWER DR CONGO INVESTORS 2020 – The Renewable Energy, Off-Grid & Power Infrastructure Investors Conference
2020-12-02 08:00 - 2020-12-03 17:00 UTC
Providing modern energy access to its entire population is DRC’s long-term goal. If large-scale hydropower is needed to meet the increasing energy demand and to export electricity to neighboring countries, solar, wind, small-scale hydropower, biomass and geothermal will be significantly increased, moving forward, in the whole energy mix. Furthermore, the development of decentralized systems is key – with barely 16% of the population having access to electricity, the DRC government is working to improve rural electrification through off-grid solar solutions, storage systems and other mini-grids technology. The scaling-up of the overall power generation through renewables will provide investors, developers and consultants unlimited business development opportunities in the country.
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Product Showcase: Huawei
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
This webinar is organized by SegenSolar.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
-Overview of Huawei Product Range
-Overview of Huawei Accessories and Related Products
-Fusion Solar Smart PV Installation and Commissioning
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webinar: PID Effects in Solar System & Huawei PID Solutions
2020-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
We invite you to a technical session where we will analyze the causes of PID and where the PID effects normally occur in the solar system. We will also have a comparison between the industry PID solutions and the Huawei PID solutions.
When: Nov 25, 2020
Time: 12 pm (GMT+4 – UAE time)
Presenters: Muhammad Qadir
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Webinar: Fekola – A Hybrid PV, Storage, Thermal-powered Gold Mine
2020-11-24 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
The Fekola gold mine in Mali, will reduce energy costs, CO2 emissions and increase power reliability with the addition of 35MWp of PV and 17MW/15MWh of energy storage to the existing 64MW thermal engine plant. Wärtsilä and B2Gold will describe how there is no compromise for mining microgrids–reduce operational costs and go green.
Project partners B2Gold and Wärtsilä, respectively the owner and the ESS provider and integrator, will provide insights about this exciting first of its kind project in Africa.
The session will first detail B2Gold’s rationale for hybridisation, including the key drivers, project structure and a competitive tender process. Then, the full process from tender to optimised solution delivery will be described, including the challenges and benefits of the project’s design and hybrid plant integration to meet the targets originally set by B2Gold.
Moderator: Laura Cornish, Editor-in-Chief | Mining Review Africa
Speakers:
Luke Witmer, General Manager, Data Science | Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Optimization
Dennis Stansbury, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Project Evaluations | B2Gold

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Product Showcase: GoodWe and Pylontech
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
This webinar is organized by SegenSolar.
Goodwe & Pylontech systems in seconds
Hybrid systems: what they are, how they work and what scenarios they are suitable for
Sizing and specifying a system using Goodwe Hybrid with Pylontech
Basic Installation procedure
Advanced configuration such as Wi-Fi setup and firmware update
Goodwe remote monitoring portal
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ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum 2020
2020-11-24 08:00 - 2020-11-26 17:00 UTC
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) will be hosting the fourth edition of the annual ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) on 24-26 November 2020.
ESEF 2020 will raise awareness about the progress made by ECOWAS member states toward achieving sustainable energy targets set for 2030. It will also focus on achieving the vision of the ECOWAS for a prosperous regional sustainable energy market, which is contingent upon harnessing the region’s vast renewable energy potential.
The event will be organised in partnership with the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the global decentralised renewable energy industry association, and supported by GET.invest, a European programme which mobilises investments in decentralised renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria.
Now more than ever, addressing the energy gaps facing the region must be at the forefront of all development efforts. This year’s ESEF is special in many ways as it coincides with two landmark events, namely, the 10-year anniversary of ECREEE and the global pandemic of COVID-19. The agenda will therefore have special focus on the role of sustainable energy in COVID-19 response and recovery.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions imposed globally, the event will be held virtually.
ESEF2020 will have four overarching themes:

Theme 1: Powering essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: “The role and potential of off-grid renewable energy solutions in powering rural health care”
Theme 2: Ensuring business continuity: “Saving renewable energy MSMEs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic”
Theme 3: Women entrepreneurs as key drivers of growth in the RE sector: “Promoting gender equality in the ECOWAS renewable energy sector”
Theme 4: Productive Uses of Energy: Energy, Water and Food, The Winning Nexus

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Webinar: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Reshaping the PV Industry with smart inverters
2020-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | online
As photovoltaic technology evolves, new technological solutions improve the performance of the power plant and reduces the LCOE. In the future, AI will lead the way as a new core engine that will drive PV industry transformation with comprehensive integration of cloud, AI, and 5G technologies.
We invite you to join ATA Insights upcoming webinar “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Reshaping the PV Industry with smart inverters” (November 19th at 12:00 CET) where experts will analyze how Huawei is integrating artificial Intelligence (AI) into it’s string inverter to achieve the lowest LCOE on your solar projects.

Understand why AI technology helps to provide high-precision real-time data collection that allows inverters to function as smart PV controllers.
Learn how self-closed-loop control capabilities allow to integrate the PV modules, trackers, and solar inverters into a closed-loop synergy that optimizes the entire DC generation system.
Consider the impact of AI capabilities in improving O&M efficiency by proactively maintaining the health of PV plants and reducing the cost related to site visits

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Product Showcase: Renusol
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
This webinar is organized by SegenSolar.
Short overview Renusol Europe GmbH
Renusol Product Portfolio metal roof solutions
Tips and tricks
PV Configurator 3.0 live presentation
(key to safe and successful projects)
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Huawei FusionSolar Day：Upgraded Optimizer Experience
2020-11-18 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
Join Huawei FusionSolar Day: Upgraded Optimizer Experience in its new upcoming webinar
Agenda:
– 15：00-16：30： Technology Lecture: Upgraded Optimizer Experience
We will have the great pleasure to listen to Mr.Rizwan Razaq, CTO Huawei Smart PV MEA Region.
He joined HUAWEI in 2015, and he is mainly responsible for the solution of Huawei MEA Solar Channel Sales. 10+ years of experience in Solar & Inverter industry.
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Webinar - Technical considerations for PV+storage in light of South Africa's 2GW Risk Mitigation Tender
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
This highly interactive virtual event will bring together solar experts from up and down the value chain to discuss the latest 2GW tender in South Africa, the ideal positioning of solar+storage to meet this tender’s expectation and the importance of quality, reliability and technology innovation for PV solutions to meet the South African electricity needs successfully in the long run.
During this webinar we will address

Presentation of the 2GW tender and analysis of the key success factors for PV + storage
Presentation of latest modules technology (bifacial, half-cut cells, super high efficiency modules,…)
Deep-dive into the impact of quality on product duration (annual O&M analysis of 3GW installed capacity, performance of bifacial modules with backsheets and glass-glass, lightweight panels)
Latest developments and technologies for utility-scale storage solutions (technology, performance, reliability, limitations, …)
Reality of solar equipment aging in the South African context
Insights on best practices in developing utility-scale plants with bifacial + storage in SSA (yield modelling, impact of albedo factor, opportunity and impact of utility-scale storage, …)

Speakers :
Dr. Freddie Vorster – PVInsight – Chief Technical Adviser
Dr. Lucie Garreau-Iles – DuPont – EMEA Technical Program Manager PV
Kevin Robinson – LONGi Solar – Technical Sales Manager
Davide Pesenti – IBESA – Associate Researcch Analyst

The webinar will give ample time to listeners to engage with and ask questions to the panelists at the end of their presentations.
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Webinar: presentation of Solis inverters
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
This webinar is organized by SegenSolar.
The following topics will be covered:
-Range overview 4G Grid tied inverter products
-Introduction to 5G Range
-Current models available 5G Range
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webinar by AMMP - Digital tools that enable energy companies to scale faster and further
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
With the acceleration in adoption of renewable energy systems, new challenges for operations and maintenance have emerged. Energy companies with portfolios of distributed assets are actively leveraging digital solutions like AMMP to monitor and manage their systems.
Every day, AMMP enables remote operations for nearly 1,000 renewable energy generation systems across 17 countries. AMMP delivers data-driven operational excellence, leading to higher system uptimes and significant OPEX savings. AMMP’s SaaS platform is a vendor-agnostic solution for remote monitoring and management of portfolios of renewable/hybrid energy systems.
Join us on 12 November for an interactive session about AMMP’s digital services. Learn more on how our products help solve operational challenges and enable energy companies to scale decentralised energy.
Hosted by:
> Hendrik Broering, co-founder & CPO
> Edirin Aghoghovbia, Head of business development – Nigeria

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Webinar - (New Models Launch) FusionSolar C&I Smart PV Solution 30-36-40KTL-M3
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Please join us for a web session introducing the upgraded small C&I models – SUN-2000-30/36/40KTL-M3.
In this session, we will give you a rundown comparison between the SUN2000-36KTL and the new and improved range SUN2000-30/36/40KTL-M3.
The new models come with a higher efficiency, supporting bi-facial modules, lower start voltage, significantly smaller dimensions, reduced noise level and AFCI and IP66 protection.
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Future Energy Nigeria
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2020-11-11 17:00 UTC
Future Energy Nigeria is the leading expo and conference that connects thousands of power and energy professionals.
Now celebrating our 17th edition in 2020, Future Energy Nigeria provides attendees with two days of interactive discussions with senior executives from the power and energy sector and a two-day trade exhibition for international and local suppliers to display solutions. Our event provides countless networking opportunities to engage with premier stakeholders and decision makers in Nigeria’s power and energy sector.
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Huawei FusionSolar Day：AFCI - iArc to Secure Your Solar Investment
2020-11-04 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
Join Huawei FusionSolar Day：AFCI – iArc to Secure Your Solar Investment in its new upcoming webinar
Agenda:
– 15：00-16：30： Technology Lecture: AFCI – iArc to Secure Your Solar Investment
We will have the great pleasure to listen to Mr.Rizwan Razaq, CTO Huawei Smart PV MEA Region.
He joined HUAWEI in 2015, and he is mainly responsible for the solution of Huawei MEA Solar Channel Sales. 10+ years of experience in Solar & Inverter industry.
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SOLAR SHOW AFRICA
2020-11-04 08:00 - 2020-11-06 17:00 UTC
Built on 23 years of history, The Solar Show Africa is about innovation, investment and infrastructure – energy for the people!
It is about the big ideas, market disruptions and keeping our finger on the pulse of trends that can meet our energy demands and change the daily lives of all Africans across the continent.
The show is intentionally designed to inspire and encourage knowledge exchange, project opportunities and to showcase disruptors who promise solutions that are transforming how we supply energy in Africa.
Our event is a multi-brand exhibition with thousands of attendees and a ground breaking conference.
Our conference is a C-level platform that focuses on global trends and practical innovative energy applications as well as how market players can capitalise on business opportunities across the continent.
Every year, we welcome utilities, government, IPP’s, large end users, disruptors and innovators, all looking to procure from, and collaborate with the best in the world.
This is THE place where buyers and the energy community find solutions to their challenges.
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