Industry experts will highlight and discuss the techniques and market scenario for solar generated lighting for homes in a panel discussion at the upcoming Middle East Smart Lighting and Energy Summit 2015 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The event, held under the patronage of Abu Dhabi Municipality will take place on November 23 and 24 at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.

“While technological advancements in lighting have paved the way for new convenient lighting solutions, the importance of solar generated light in terms of energy saving, cost and maintenance has caught the attention of the citizens and governments alike,” said Brad Hariharan, regional director at event organisers Expotrade Middle East.

“In the UAE, the government has commissioned the implementation of solar powered street lighting that meets the principle of sustainability. The outdoor solar lighting industry has witnessed discernible growth, while solar lighting indoor is a segment that indicates high growth potential.”

Being an inexhaustible source of energy, many governments across the globe, have undertaken programs in remote locations with limited access to electricity to light up the streets and homes by installing solar powered lights or lamps.

The full potential of the UAE’s solar sector is still under developed. The Masdar 10 MW Solar Power Plant that produces 17,500 MWh of clean electricity annually is one of the largest solar photovoltaic systems ever constructed in the Middle East. – TradeArabia News Service