REI partners important Renewable Energy government workshop in Kuwait

REI partners important event in Kuwait, under the patronage of the Minister of State for Housing, the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network and the Kuwait Society of Engineers

Renewables: A Key Driver for Clean Energy Transition. A Solar Energy Workshop

The Renewable Energy Institute (REI) was pleased to act as a leading partner at the Kuwait Government’s workshop, which was organised with the objective to forge partnerships between the EU and the Gulf, inviting high-level stakeholders from the EU (European Union) and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Leading global experts discussed the latest developments in Solar Energy technologies and the options which are suitable for the Gulf region, to disseminate exchange best practices and ultimately to encourage collaboration and mutual benefits between EU and GCC actors. The REI acted as an important workshop partner and Professor Aymeric Girard, one of the REI’s leading experts, was invited to speak regarding his expertise in Solar Energy,  and take part in panel discussion sessions.

“We were honoured to be invited to act as a conference partner to this important workshop, which will bring together best practices from the Solar Industry in the EU and the Gulf.” – Paolo Buoni, Renewable Energy Institute (REI) director

The two-day workshop brought together policymakers, project developers, financial institution, technology leaders, industry advisories, financial experts, government representatives, and entrepreneurs. The delegates discussed and debated the key opportunities and challenges which are pertinent to the solar energy sector, particularly in reference to policies, engineering, technology advancement and business models. The workshop was organised under the patronage of the Minister of State for Housing and Chairman of Public Authority for Housing Welfare H.E. Dr. Jenan Boushehri, the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network in partnership with the Kuwait Society of Engineers. The workshop was supported by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare and in association with the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA).