Wetex becomes world's top clean energy expo

Transformers at the Voltamor stand at the recently concluded Wetex in Dubai.

The 18th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and the 1st Dubai Solar Show successfully concluded on Thursday.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), Founder and Chairman of Wetex, said both shows have reinforced their positions on the international map of specialised energy-related exhibitions
"Wetex 2016 has achieved its objective on all three days by enhancing sustainability not only in the UAE but also in the region. Diversifying energy sources have taken a big chunk of discussions between exhibitors and visitors at a time when renewable energy and green development is on the agenda of so many countries in the world, including the UAE," Al Tayer said.
Wetex and Dubai Solar Show reflected the UAE's and Dubai's interest in renewable energy and sustainability. They also show Dubai's leading position in offering an opportunity to thousands of companies to promote their activities and services in Wetex 2016. The companies succeeded in promoting their technologies in water, environment and energy to the entire world through the show, not to mention interacting closely with trade visitors.
Dubai Solar Show proved to be a key platform for the public and private sectors to make deals, build partnerships, review the latest solar-energy technologies, learn about current and future projects in the region and market needs, and explore opportunities to take part in solar-energy projects and programmes.
The inaugural Dubai Solar Show was a successful initiative as part of the global trend to develop solar technologies and increase reliance on it to generate electricity. The show has allocated big spaces for companies to present their technologies and solutions that support solar and renewable energy.
Green Week activities included a number of community outreach campaigns that have attracted educational institutions where their students presented projects that have reflected great awareness on sustainability and the rationalisation of energy and water consumption and offered some innovative solutions and contributions.
Al Tayer praised the growing stature of Wetex and Dubai Solar Show and the corresponding huge interest of trade visitors. He attributed this to the active involvement of government institutions and the private sector in both shows.
Global Head of Energy Utilities at Ericsson, that sponsors Wetex 2016, Marco Li Vigni, discussed how the increased focus on emission reductions and the new business models and operational efficiency are changing the nature of the utilities business.
Also, 14 German companies displayed through the German national pavilion their latest conventional and renewable energy solutions as well as the most advanced water technologies.
Manfred Waidhas, Head of Technology Innovation for Hydrogen Solutions at Siemens, presented the topic of energy storage in the megawatt age.
Dubai Green Zone has received an overwhelming response at Wetex.
Innovation Hall attracted a wide range of innovators and emerging companies that showed the latest creations from major international companies that are renowned for their innovative approach.
"Our focus at Wetex was on smart Internet of Things, the convergence between Informational Technology and Operational Technology in our solutions," said Bruno Dercle, VP of Commercial Energy at Schneider Electric.
Adnan Merhaba, Global Head of the Renewable Energy Competence Centre of Arthur D Little, shared his thoughts on Renewable and Storage of Energy while Najmuddin A. Warsi, General Manager of Smart Grids, presented on smart metering of electricity, water and gas to achieve the smart grid concept. - business@khaleejtimes.com