The use of electricity and the number of electrical devices, including solar PV systems, in our homes are poised to grow dramatically in the next years and decades in Europe. The electrification of our buildings will be driven by climate and energy policies, but also by consumer demand for more comfort and digital technologies.

The first European electrical safety conference, which is scheduled for 12 to 6 PM on 20 November in Brussels, aims to assess whether the electrical installations and equipment in our homes are safe, and whether, to preplare for the growing electrification, there is a need for strengthened measures to minimize electrical hazards in the housing sector. The conference is organised by AIE – the European Electrical Contractors Association, CECAPI – the European Association of Electrical Equipment Manufacturers, ECI – the European Copper Institute, and FISUEL – the International Organisation for the promotion of electrical safety. The speaker list covers representatives from our member companies Autarco, ChargePoint and Schneider Electric, who will address quality and safety aspects of solar, electric vehicle chargers and batteries. The conference will be attended not only by the electrical industry, but also by representatives from insurance companies, consumer groups, NGOs and policy makers. More information can be found here or by contacting Giorgia Concas, AIE Secretary General: giorgia.concas@aie.eu.

At Forum Neue Energiewelt in Berlin on November 21-22, 2019, the energy sector’s most innovative players are gathering to discuss a decentralized and completely renewable energy system. Expand your network, get inspiration for new projects, and attend expert sessions on the latest developments that will define the transformation of the energy world.

On the second day of the conference, SolarPower Europe will present the German edition of the Operation & Maintenance Best Practices Guidelines.

We are delighted to provide you a 10% discount on the tickets as a member of SolarPower Europe. Please contact Lorena Morales for more information

Dii Desert Energy will be hosting the 10^th annual Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit on 25-26^th of November, at the Adlon Kempiski hotel in Berlin. Combined with the 10^th Arab-German Energy Forum and in co-operation Ghorfa (Arab – German Chamber of Commerce), the conference will be held under the theme ‘The Energy Transition in the Arab World’. This year will be very special as both Dii Desert Energy and Ghorfa’s Energy Forum will celebrate their 10^th anniversary.

In 10 years’ time Dii Desert Energy has grown from a rudimentary ‘Desertec Vision’ (initially mainly concentrated on power from the deserts for Europe, ‘Desertec 1.0’) via a focus on clean energy for the region (Desertec2.0) towards a highly recognised market enabler for ‘green electrons’ and ‘green molecules’ from the deserts of MENA for MENA’s own population and eventually as a net exporter for the global emission free energy markets (Desertec 3.0).

The combined Ghorfa – Dii event will offer a unique platform for the exchange of knowledge, strategies, experience and personal networking among an international audience from the public and private sector.

For more information, please visit our event website and contact us at info@dii-desertenergy.org to register at a special preferential rate.

Intersolar India, the most pioneering exhibition and conference for the solar will for the first time ever, take place twice a year in 2019: Mumbai in April and Bangalore in November. Get the Best of the South in solar technologies and markets in Bangalore – the capital city of the top market Karnataka – on November 27-29, 2019. The event will focus on the solar, energy storage and electric mobility industries and will welcome more than 17,000 industry professionals and 300 exhibitors.

The 4th annual Regional Energy Summit: West Africa (RES: West Africa) will arrive for the first time in Dakar, Senegal from 2-3 December 2019. RES: West Africa will bring together over 300 investors, project leaders and utilities stakeholders to engage and present the latest developments on enhancing the energy mix within West Africa.

The Summit will feature project focused discussions on Gas, Wind, Solar, Hydro and Off-grid and will showcase investment opportunities through regional anchor projects, infrastructure financing and the future of renewable energy within Senegal and beyond.

In this event, SolarPower Europe will present its market reports on solar investment opportunities in Senegal and Ivory Coast.