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4 SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM 14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE About Solar and Energy Storage Forum  Business-to-business platform bringing together project developers, installers, manufacturers, financial institutions, governments, utilities and consultants with interest in the GCC solar power market  One-day conference providing the knowledge, tools and introductions needed to deploy decisions and capital in the region, enabling visitors to assess existing and ongoing solar projects, share insights on project financing and keep updated on solar policy. Inaugural Solar and Energy Storage Events Seminar | 14 April 2014 Conference | 5 Nov 2014

5 SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM 14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE The Solar GCC Alliance exists to encourage each of its affiliate countries to pursue independent solar development, while simultaneously providing an infrastructure for international collaboration. The Saudi Arabia Solar Industry Association (SASIA), in association with the Solar GCC Alliance, is a non-governmental organization that brings together the national and regional solar industry. Our goal is to transform Saudi Arabia and the Middle East’s vast solar potential into a commercially and environmentally viable solution for our growing demand for electricity. The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) - the world’s largest specialized PV Solar Energy Conference - serves as leading platform for the collection, exchange and dissemination of scientific know-how and is renowned for the high standard of its scientific contributions. The International PV Equipment Association (IPVEA) is the premiere association supporting and enabling Upstream Solar and energy storage professionals worldwide. Energy Storage Journal (business and market strategies for energy storage and smart grid technologies) is a quarterly B2B publication that covers global news, trends and developments in energy storage and smart grid markets. Industry Supporters

6 SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM 14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE Solar and Energy Storage Seminar 2014 “Companies hoping to operate successfully in the region will have to have a solar strategy that is tailored to the specifics of the region if they are to realise their business development aspirations.”

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8 SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM 14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE  Mission: Establishing a Vibrant Renewable and Clean Energy Industry Across the GCC  The Solar GCC Alliance is currently forming affiliates in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.  The Solar GCC Alliance exists to encourage each of its affiliate countries to pursue independent solar development, while simultaneously providing an infrastructure for international collaboration.

9 SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE FORUM 14 APRIL 2014 | DUBAI, UAE  Online platform - a digital venue to gain information about the solar markets across the region, connecting relevant stakeholders across the GCC solar value chain.  The Initiative: Non-government, Inclusive online platform bringing together stakeholders throughout the GCC region to provide business matchmaking opportunities available to local and international stakeholders  Identification of local stakeholders in each country that can assist in the development of an active organization in each microsite country. Solar GCC Alliance

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