More than 300 experts will discuss the region’s energy demand and growth and explore opportunities to redefine its future energy model at the upcoming Power Qatar Summit in Doha.
Incorporating the Solar Qatar Summit, the event takes place on October 26 and 27 at The Ritz Carlton.

Organised by Expotrade, the summit is being held under the patronage of Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa).

Sharad Somani, executive director & ASPAC Head for Power & Utilities, KPMG Corporate Finance, who is also speaking at the summit, said: “GCC is on the cusp of energy revolution. Renewable energy led by solar will not only change the energy mix but also provide the much needed energy diversification and security in a sustainable manner.”

“The attractive financing market coupled with strong regional growth prospects offer the best opportunity for utilities, developers and investors to evolve win-win solutions. The Power Qatar Summit is a great forum that brings the industry leaders to exchange ideas and help structure project partnerships to leverage the opportunities offered.”

The summit features multiple sessions by regional and international industry leaders on the future and challenges of deploying smart grid technology in Qatar.

Wail Gadour, sales consulting director, Oracle Utilities will share insight on Enabling the Smart Grid through Efficient Utilities Solutions, while Dr Abdelkader Bousselham, senior scientist-Grid Integration, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, will present a session on The Path towards Smart Grid: Microgrids and Demand Response for Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and Renewable Integration.

Hashim AL-Zahrani, head of ICC, GCC Interconnection Authority, during his session will lay emphasis on the first 400-kV super grid commissioned by GCCIA, that links the power network of the six Gulf countries, namely, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia on one unified grid. Titled 400-kV Interconnection Super Grid - Enabling Power Trading and Electrical Exchange across GCC Countries, his session will outline the benefits of sharing energy resources between the GCCIA member states. – TradeArabia News Service