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Desert Energy Leadership Summit (10th)

Energy Transition in the Arab World
2019-11-25 ~ 2019-11-26 , Berlin
Several countries worldwide, not at last Germany, have started the process of shifting to renewable energy and energy efficiency some decades ago. In 2009 a group of mainly large German companies, united in Dii Desert Energy (then known as 'Desertec Industry Initiative') have started pioneering work on enabling solar and wind projects in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East (MENA) and connecting power grids and markets. This group has grown to an impressive gathering of companies from all continents. The conditions for renewables in the early days were not favorable with very high costs and in government supported fossil energy.

For 10 years Dii Desert Energy and Ghorfa, the Arab- German Chamber of Commerce and Industry e.V., have worked hand in hand to pave the way for the energy transition in the region. Their joint strength has ignited the leadership and drive for clean energy that we are witnessing today. But, the more important question is how will the energy market migrate from where we stand today toward a lowest cost, emission free energy supply with jobs, prosperity and political stability?