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What is behind this tender and is it a prolongation of HRH Prince Khaled Al- Faisal wish and vision to develop and transform the Holy City?

Keynote speaker: His Excellency Dr Osama Fadl Al-Bar Mayor Holy City of Makah

10:10 - 10:45 Keynote address Why Saudi Arabia’s huge solar potential may not be enough

The Kingdom has twice the average of solar irradiation than Europe, and solar energy projects are one of the most promising contributors to solve the expected energy demand of 120 GW by 2030.

However this keynote reveals what Schneider Electric sees as a bigger challenge than just generating solar energy - and showcases how their slogan of ‘Make The Most of Your Energy™’ will contribute to the overall solar energy plan in Saudi Arabia.

Schneider Electric is a total solution provider for large photovoltaic power plants - providing complete solutions from panel DC output to grid connection. With complete solutions, customers can significantly reduce total electrical installation costs and project cycle time with a company that has more than 100 years of experience designing electrical distribution and control systems.

Keynote speaker: Jean-Claude Estival Renewable Energy Business Manager Schneider-Electric Projects and Engineering France

10:45 - 11:15 Keynote address Global lessons in renewable energy development

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s largest provider of assistance in the area of energy and environment with more than 100 clean energy projects valued at US$ 1.6 billion in 80 countries around the world.

One successful example has been the UNDP Capacity Development Programme for Renewable Energy in China (undertaken from 1997 to 2007 at a cost US$ 75 million).

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08:00 - 08:45 Registration and welcome refreshments

08:45 - 08:50 Recitation of the Holy Quran

08:50 - 08:55 Welcome address by naseba

08:55 - 09:00 Welcome address by Chairperson Gerhard Stryi-Hipp Head of Energy Policy and Coordinator Smart Energy Cities Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy

09:00 - 09:40 Panel discussion Policy and legal framework behind the Kingdom’s solar vision

Understanding the legal framework surrounding solar energy development and how the Kingdom can effectively stimulate the market is key to the success of such projects.

There is a need for clear, consistent long-term government renewable energy policies to guarantee investment certainty and project viability for solar power.

This panel discussion addresses the best international practices in renewable energy incentives and how they are being implemented within the Kingdom.

Moderator: Steven Geiger ChiefOperatingOfficer Skolkovo Foundation

Panelists: His Excellency Dr Abdullah Al-Shehri Governor Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority

Gerhard Stryi-Hipp Head of Energy Policy and Coordinator Smart Energy Cities Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy

09:40 - 10:10 Keynote address Holy Makah City: Moving ahead with solar projects development

The Makkah Municipality recently invited solar energy producers to tender for the provision of 100 MW of alternative energy.

Day one: Sunday, 16th September 2012

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Dr Namjil Enebish Senior Renewable Energy Technology R&D Analyst IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre

13:35 - 14:05 Keynote address The solar value chain: From manufacturing to generation

Understanding the entire value chain is key to implementing the solar energy policies that could maximise the environmental value of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s solar energy resource base. Understanding the value chain promotes economic development, generates employment and develops and retains its own world-class talent.

This keynote asks: •Should theKingdomgenerate solar power? And should it be for the Kingdom’s use only, orforexportandoilconservation? •ShouldtheKingdommanufacturesolarcells? Should we invest in research and development? •Should the Kingdom invest in solar developmentinothercountries? •Should the Kingdom vertically integrate in solar cells manufacturing? Should we grow polysiliconingot? •Should the Kingdom select solar cell technology:Includingthinfilm,polysilicon,or others? Should they let themarket pick the winners? Keynote speaker: Waleed Al-Rumaih DirectoroftheEfficiencyandProductivity Research Programme King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC)

14:05 - 15:15 Networking lunch

15:15 - 16:15 Panel discussion From design to implementation to integration

Solarfieldsareagrowingcomponentoftoday's power systems. Integrating renewable and solar energy into the current power systems is a key factor when it comes to the design and implementation of solar farms.

The main challenge is being pro-active with the changes in solar energy with regards to design and conversion technology.

Where the organisation partnered with the Government and the private sector to establish the pillars of what is now one of the world’s pioneering renewable energy partners.

Having led UNDP’s cooperation in China prior to his years in Saudi Arabia, this keynote’s speaker is exploring lessons for Saudi Arabia from the UN’s cooperation in China and in other contexts around the world.

Keynote speaker: Dr Kishan Khoday Deputy Resident Representative UNDP

11:15 - 12:35 Coffee break and one-to-one business meetings 12:35 - 13:35 Panel discussion Solar power generation: What is the best way to reach the maximum energy input?

Yes, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers great incentives to harness solar energy; but in order to reach the target announced by the Government, solar farm developers will have to use the best technology available to reach the maximum energy input. This panel discusses and presents the best options available to implement when building solar farms in the region. •Viewpointone:Concentratedsolarpower (CSP) •Viewpointtwo:Solarthermal •Viewpointthree:Photovoltaic

Moderator: Ulas Atay Global Branding Director CSUN

Panelists: Prof Amr Amin Professor Helwan University

Dr Habib Abualhamayel Director Solar Energy Centre King Fahad University for Petroleum and Mineral

Yaseen Alharbi ScientificResearcherandEnergySystems Expert King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

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This panel discussion presents the following factors to consider when designing a solar park: •Capacity • Installation •Reliability • Integrationandconnectiontothegrid •Maintenancecosts

Moderator: Gerhard Stryi-Hipp Head of Energy Policy and Coordinator Smart Energy Cities Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy

Panelists: Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim ActingChiefExecutiveOfficer GCC Interconnection Authority

Dr Kamel Esseghairi President Tunisian Alliance for Renewable Energies

Dr Mohab Hallouda Senior Energy Specialist Worldbank Egypt

Prof Ghassan Jabbour Director Solar and Alternative Energy Engineering Research Center, KAUST

16:15 - 16:45 Keynote address Growing a renewable energy business using a dual business model Masdar currently follows a model that involves identifying and leading development and construction partners to actively manage and grow renewable projects, whilst also developing projects in the company's homemarkets. This dual strategy enables it to learn from the best global practices and leading clean energy players.

The session describes Masdar’s strategy and demonstrates how it has played out during thepastfouryears.Thebenefitsandchallenges of the strategy presents are also discussed.

Keynote speaker: Daniel Calderon Head of Origination and Investment Management MASDAR

16:45 Open business meetings and close of day one

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08:00 - 08:50 Registration and networking breakfast

08:50 - 09:00 Welcome address by the Chairperson

Jan Holthuis Managing Partner HIL International Lawyers and Advisers

09:00 - 09:30 Study case Progression of the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is building its first 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant, named the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will be the largest solar park in the region. The project accords with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,VicePresidentandPrimeMinisterof the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his goal to build a sustainable future for the Emirate of Dubai.

DEWA has already received approximately 150 expressions of interest from international companies.

Keynote speaker: Mohammed Abdulkareem AlShamsi Senior Analyst Research and Development DEWA

09:30 - 10:30 Panel discussion Real world solar development and finance: Deal structure and ROI

Solar power is at the proverbial “tipping point.” Already hot at 25 per cent annual growth, emerging business models such as energy service agreements are driving exponential market growth for solar projects. The opportunities are attracting intense excitement from entrepreneurs and from other investors.

This case study takes us through: •Howthedealwasstructured •Whyitwasstructuredinthatfashion •Unusualchallengesthatwereovercome-and how •Lessons learned for future projects of this type

Day two: Monday, 17th September 2012

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Moderator: Jan Holthuis Managing Partner HIL International Lawyers and Advisers

Panelists: Jaume Pujol Global Head for Renewables Europe HSBC Bank

Cyrille Arnould HeadofGlobalEnergyEfficiencyand Renewable Energy Fund European Investment Bank

Daniel Calderon Head of Origination Team and Investment Management MASDAR

10:30 - 11:30 Panel discussion Visionary solar projects in the GCC

In the past two years we’ve seen a surge in the development of solar projects within the GCC countries; with each member country announcing its own development, strategy and vision for solar park construction.

This panel discussion presents those projects and analyse their similarities and singularities

Moderator: Dr Mohab Hallouda Senior Energy Specialist Worldbank Egypt

Panelists: Mohammed Abdulkareem AlShamsi Senior Analyst Research and Development DEWA

David Heimhofer Chairman Terra Nex Financial Engineering AG, Switzerland Chairman Investment Committee Solar Energy Fund one

Eng Abdelmonem Ismail Nagdy Chairman Egypt Industrial Development Authority

Yousif Al Ali General Manager Shams Power Company

11:30 - 12:30 Coffee break and one-to-one business meetings

12:30 - 13:00 Keynote address China’s solar companies in search of new markets

The Chinese solar panel producers are subjected to anti-subsidy sanctions when selling to the US market. At the same time the feed-in tariff subsidy on solar energy in Europe is gradually phased out. As Chinese solar companies are predominantly export- oriented and the price competition in the Chinese market is harsh, they look for opportunities in new markets.

Recent partnerships and joint ventures between Saudi and Chinese companies in different industry sectors are setting the trend and the solar market is next in line.

Keynote speaker: Jan Holthuis Managing Partner HIL International Lawyers and Advisers

13:00 - 13:30 Keynote address When and why is solar energy production cheaper than fossil fuel generated power?

It is a fact that photovoltaic solar power is cheaper than the fossil fuel generated power - with the non-transparent subsidy mechanisms in the fossil fuel generated power sector leading to an often cited cost myth.

Furthermore, the production of renewable energy is cheaper, cleaner, and more sustainable and creates more jobs than conventional power generation. In conclusion, theeconomicreturnsandfinancialcostsforthe national economy are largely in favor of solar generated power.

This keynote asks: •Why is solar produced power cheaper than conventionallyproducedpower? •Whatlossesdoesthenationaleconomyincur by delaying the replacement of conventional energy generating power plants with solar powerplants? •What needs to be done to turn everlasting talksintorealsolarpowergeneratingplants?

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Keynote speakers: David Heimhofer Chairman Terra Nex Financial Engineering AG, Switzerland Chairman Investment Committee Solar Energy Fund one

Fred Wendt Director for Electrical Power Systems ILF, Germany

13:30 - 14:00 Keynote address Why social aspects are key for renewable energy investments in Arab countries

In the Arab countries, both consumers and decision makers are facing many challenges in adopting renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiencyintheirenergypolicies,mainlydueto low awareness and lack of know how.

This keynote offers an in-depth look at the Arab Renewable Energy Commission, which was created by the Jordan Renewable Energy Society. It is promoting the culture of RE in the following areas: •Localandeconomicdevelopment •Publicinvolvementandjobcreation •Greentransportation •Greengeneration(Madrasatiinitiative) •Pilotprojects

Keynote speakers: Eng Mohammed Al Ta'ani General Manager Jordanian Renewable Energy Society (JRES) General Manager Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC)

Mohammad Yunes Al Ta'ani Board Member Jordanian Renewable Energy Society (JRES)

14:00 Networking lunch and end of day two

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