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The Sahara Wind project presented at the joint 12th IPHE Implementation Liaison (ILC) & Steering Committee (SC) Meeting in Washington D.C., USA.

The Background & Perspectives of the NATO Science for Peace SfP-982620 Sahara Trade Winds to Hydrogen Project have been presented during the Joint 12th International Partnership for a Hydrogen Economy (IPHE) Implementation and Liaison (ILC) & Steering Committee (SC) held from December 1-3, 2009 in Washington, D.C., USA.

Sahara Wind observer at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) second session of the Preparatory Commission in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

IRENA which was officially established in Bonn on January 26 2009, comprises more then 136 Member countries. During the event, the Signatories designated Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, as the interim headquarters.

At the same time it was decided that Bonn will host IRENA’s centre of technology and innovation and that in Vienna the Agency’s liaison office for cooperation with other organisations active in the field of renewables will be established. This reflects the spirit of cooperation that is needed for IRENA to grow into a strong and effective organisation. 

The Preparatory Commission also designated Ms. Hélène Pelosse as the first head of the emerging Agency during its second session in Sharm El Sheikh on 29 June 2009.

Four candidates with outstanding profiles and strong backgrounds in the field of renewable energy were nominated by the Member States for the position. After a close and fair election, the French candidate Ms. Hélène Pelosse was appointed by the Signatories as the first Interim Director-General of IRENA.

Sahara Wind at the Athens Summit 2009 - The Road to Copenhagen: Managing Climate Change & Energy Security in Southeast Europe and Beyond 12th–13th May 2009, Athens, Greece

Hosted by FT Global Events in association with the Institute for Climate and Energy Security and C&C International Group of Companies, the summit brought together senior governmental officials, corporate leaders, financiers and experts to debate and discuss how the twin goals of energy security and managing climate change could be achieved to the benefit of all.

Sourcing and securing energy supplies and meeting climate change targets continue to be a top priority for policy makers around the world, despite the economic challenges.

Nomination for Prestigious World Technology Award

April 28, 2009

The World Technology Award Honors individuals for their Innovative work with the Greatest Likely Long-Term Significance.The World Technology Network (WTN) announced that Khalid Benhamou of Sahara Wind Inc. has been selected as a nominee for a 2009 World Technology Award, presented by the World Technology Network, in association with TIME magazine, Fortune magazine, and Science magazine, among others. Khalid Benhamou is eligible to be selected as the Winner of the 2009 World Technology Award in the category of “Social Entrepreneurship.”

Aus der Internet Seite: https://www.bundeskanzlerin.de

Rede von Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel anlässlich der Grundsteinlegung für das Hybridkraftwerk der ENERTRAG AG

Ich bin sehr gerne hierher gekommen – Katharina Reiche hatte mir schon vor geraumer Zeit von diesem Projekt berichtet. Ich bin natürlich auch hier, weil ich immer gerne in die Uckermark komme, und freue mich, wenn hier etwas Zukunftsweisendes passiert. Das ist mit dieser Grundsteinlegung heute der Fall. Ich bin auch sehr gerne hierher gekommen, weil Grundsteinlegungen und Investitionen in Zeiten, wie wir sie im Augenblick haben, Signale der Hoffnung, Signale der Zukunft sind.

Réunion de suivi du projet OTAN SfP-982620 réunissant les membres des quatre pays de l'OTAN (Etats-Unis, France, Allemagne, Turquie) associant le Maroc et la Mauritanie.

Faisant partie des mécanismes de gestion des projets du Dialogue Méditerranéen de l'OTAN la réunion s'est tenue à l’Université Al Akhawayn d’Ifrane les 12-13 Février 2009. Cette première réunion de suivi du Projet OTAN Science for Peace SfP-982620 "Sahara Trade Winds to Hydrogen: Applied Research for Sustainable Energy Systems" entre dans le cadre des projets 'Science for Peace and Security' du Dialogue Méditerranéen de l'OTAN. La Société Sahara Wind Inc. est coordonnatrice de ce programme de recherche appliqué à échelle régionale. Celui-ci vise le co-développement de Nouvelles Technologies Energétiques au Maroc et en Mauritanie via des synergies industrielles.

Arabian Power & Water Summit Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi March 30 - 31 2009.

Presented during the Arabian Power & Water Summit panel discussion, the Sahara Wind project enabled participants to debate challenges and opportunities in the energy and renewables sector. The event gathered key industry players in the Persian Gulf region.

The Arabian Power & Water Summit was attended by over 400 senior level delegates and guests, with 58 industry-leading speakers, in 8 panel sessions, focusing on current relevant issues, including privatization, alternative energies and the sustainability of energy systems.

Sahara Wind at the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC 2009) in Marseille, France on March 16 - 19 2009.

EWEC 2009 featured leading political figures, delivering their vision on the future of wind power from national, European and global perspectives. Visionary figures from the wind industry and finance sector discussed how harnessing wind energy on a large scale can address the compelling challenges of global warming and energy security. Focusing on grid integration, offshore, wind turbine technology and wind plant operation, the technology panel session at EWEC 2009 offered a variety of perspectives from all parts of the wind energy industry.

Le « Processus de Barcelone : Union Pour la Méditerranée » UPM , lancé le 13 juillet 2008 par le Président de la République Française et 43 Etats membres, a pour objectif de promouvoir une nouvelle politique de coopération et de développement dans toute la région méditerranéenne. Le Plan Solaire Méditerranéen représente le projet-phare de l'UPM. Les principaux objectifs du Plan Solaire Méditerranéen (PSM) sont le développement de capacités additionnelles de production d’électricité à partir d’énergies renouvelables (essentiellement d’origine solaire) dans les pays du Sud afin de satisfaire la demande locale en énergie. Le Plan prévoit également l’exportation d’une partie de l’électricité « verte » produite vers les pays de l’Union Européenne, étant donnée leur demande en énergies renouvelables et l’existence de mécanismes incitatifs mis en place dans le cadre de la proposition de directive européenne sur les énergies renouvelables. L'objectif concret de ce plan est la construction avant 2020 de 20 GW de capacités additionnelles de production d’électricité à partir d’énergies renouvelables.

Une conférence présentant les objectifs et modalités de fonctionnement du Plan Solaire Méditerranéen s'est tenue le 22 Novembre 2008 à Paris et a réuni des acteurs de haut niveau intéressés par une implication directe dans les projets du PSM : politiques, opérateurs privés et organisations industrielles, investisseurs potentiels (entreprises, fonds publics et privés), institutions financières, agences et organisations spécialisées. A ce titre, la Société de Développement Eolien Sahara Wind Inc. à eu l'occasion de participer à ces travaux visant à mettre en évidence ces potentialités dans un cadre de collaboration permettant à plus de 43 Etats membres de part et d'autre de la Méditerranée de répondre aux défis énergétiques et environnementaux du 21ème siècle.

The Sahara Wind Project presented at the 10th World Renewable Energy Congress.

This event followed successful meetings in Florence (2006), Denver (2004), and Cologne (2002). WREC attracted a truly international audience, with over 100 countries participating at WREC 2006. Held every two years, this was a major event in the calendar for all those involved in the supply, distribution, consumption, and development of energy sources which are benign, sustainable, accessible, and economically viable, providing a unique opportunity to learn of the latest developments in this rapidly changing and expanding field.

The World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition themes focused on all aspects and fields of renewable energy, firstly helping to ensure that they become a major contributor to a sustainable and secure energy supply for the greater benefit of all; as well as facilitating the knowledge exchange and business engagement of participants from both developed and developing countries; and finally, assisting with developing finance and institutional support for renewable energy projects locally and internationally.

The 10th World Renewable Energy Conference was held at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK on 20 - 25 July 2008. BRE Scotland and the University of Strathclyde were proud to have jointly hosted this meeting on behalf of the World Renewable Energy Network, (WREN).
More information available at: http://www.wrenuk.co.uk/newsletters/WREC_X_final_report.pdf

The 7th World Wind Energy Conference 2008 (WWEC2008) builds on the World Wind Energy Conference tradition and presented scientific and technical advancements on all renewable energy (RE) technologies including wind, solar, biomass, hydro, hydrogen, and others.

WWEC2008 highlighted the role of community power in building a robust renewable energy industry and strategies to strengthen local project control and economic returns within the community. This event was organized by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, St. Lawrence College and the World Wind Energy Association, in partnership with the Government of Ontario. WWEC 2008 created a dynamic environment for renewable energy professionals, policy makers, government officials, manufacturers, engineers and community groups to come together to discuss a breadth of current topics related to all renewable energy generation technologies.

The Sahara Wind project presented during the Plenary session of the II International Forum Hydrogen Technologies for the Developing World in Moscow, Russia on 21-23 April 2008.

The International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy 9th Steering committee was held on 21 April 2008, in conjunction with the II International Forum Hydrogen Technologies for the Developing World. The Forum was Organized by: Ministry of Education and Science (Russia), the Federal Agency of Science and Innovation (Russia) and the International Partnership for Hydrogen Economy (IPHE)

The Forum Objectives was:
§ To identify the role and place of hydrogen technologies in the future models of the world economy;
§ To discuss national strategies of hydrogen technology development and road maps for their deployment implemented by different countries;
§ To estimate prospects for use of hydrogen technologies by the developing countries, including possible contribution of the developing countries into establishment of the global hydrogen market;
§ To estimate prospects and define the most effective forms of cooperation with the developing countries in the field of hydrogen technologies.