The Middle East and North Africa region has high solar energy potential, with countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, and Egypt receiving over 2,000 kilowatt-hours of solar radiation per square meter annually.

The region's solar energy capacity rose 23% in 2023, but remains around 2% of the energy mix, with fossil fuels at 87%.

Several Arab countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others, are expected to significantly increase global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The UAE plans to invest up to $54.5 billion in renewable energy.

The UAE has launched a AED 4 billion renewable energy plant and the world's largest waste-to-energy plant in Dubai.

Egypt is an ideal location for solar energy due to its high solar radiation and vast desert spaces.

Egypt aims to generate 58% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040.

Iraq aims for 12 gigawatts of renewable energy, 33% of its electricity, by 2030.

The region is expected to add 5.6 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2022 and 33 gigawatts by 2026, with 26 gigawatts being solar energy.

Renewable energy investments are expected to account for 34% of the Middle East and North Africa's electricity investments from 2022 to 2026.

The UAE is investing $163.5bn in clean energy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Saudi Arabia aims to be carbon neutral by 2060 and generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.

Egypt aims to derive 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2035 through initiatives like the Benban solar park and Gulf of Suez wind project.

The Benban solar park in Egypt has a capacity of 1,800 MW and a $4 billion investment.

Lebanon plans to build 11 solar power plants and increase renewable energy to 30% of its energy mix by 2030.

The Middle East and North Africa region has high solar energy potential, with countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, and Egypt receiving over 2,000 kilowatt-hours of solar radiation per square meter annually.

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World Future Energy Summit.
Green finance and climate change lead day 2
The second day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE, kicked off today.
The summit is the premier annual forum for future energy and sustainability.
The day ’ s events focused on green finance, with Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, stressing the urgency of correcting climate change and thinking outside the box, and providing inspiring views on the obstacles to investing in renewable energy and ways to develop it during a session entitled “Financing Global Approaches to Low-Carbon Economies ”.
“It takes a lot of in-depth social studies, practical solutions and a lot of financial support – governments around the world spend a lot of money to defend themselves against other governments, but we don ’ t spend that much money to fight everyone ’ s first enemy, climate change.
He believes that finding practical solutions requires a serious approach to financing and establishing an assembly line for simple renewable energy projects, so that tangible results can be achieved as soon as possible, which is not possible without setting aside the side issues that usually concern us or we will not be able to solve the problem for another 10 years.
Ahmed Bahieldin, General Manager and Commercial Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at GE Vernova, an independent public company spin-off of GE ’ s energy, wind and electricity business, also joined the panel.
“Time is an important factor, especially as there is a lot of capital looking for projects in advanced markets, especially in the areas of renewable energy sources and new technologies, and regulatory reforms and the structuring of the revenue model give more room for growth.
The second day of the summit also saw the launch of the Solar Outlook 2024 report, officially released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at the World Future Energy Summit.
The report highlights the growing contribution of solar energy to the MENA region ’ s ongoing energy transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewables, amid continued manufacturing boom, population and economic growth, as well as concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability.
Solar Energy
According to the report, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region today has one of the highest levels of solar energy potential in the world, with countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Egypt contributing on average annual solar radiation exceeding 2,000 kilowatt-hours per square meter per year.
While the regional solar growth trajectory is expected to continue, the report reveals that it is still well below the levels required to replace the current fossil fuel contribution of 87%, with solar providing just over 2% of the current energy mix in the MENA region.
Denisa Vines, Secretary General of the Middle East Solar Industry Association, said: “The COP28 pledge to increase renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency with the support of 124 countries has set ambitious targets to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures by 2030, but we still face many challenges to achieve these goals, especially in the energy sector within the Gulf region. After 2030, a variety of technologies are expected to be market-ready, offering scalable solutions to decarbonize the energy sector, enabling a more effective role for renewables, energy efficiency and zero-emission technologies.
The broad pursuit of ambitious targets by 2030 is focused on public utility projects, which may overshadow the needs of the commercial and industrial sectors, and this underscores the importance of considering a balanced approach to energy deployment to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
COP28 Pledges
Speaking at the Solar and Clean Energy Conference, Dr. Ralph Blumenthal, Head of Networks Programs Middle East at Siemens, praised the ongoing discussions on digitization and the great importance of integrating renewables into smart grids to help achieve the goals of the COP28 pledge.
Batteries are key if we want to triple renewables by 2030, and increase them nine-fold by 2050. Batteries are not only storage, they are essential to grid regulation and reduce disruptions that may occur during renewable energy generation. Today, around 1,500 GW of renewable energy has been installed globally and is ready for deployment, but cannot be integrated into networks. It operates 100% on renewable energy, but national grids have not yet been able to effectively integrate renewables on a large scale.
Constructive discussions and sessions on global energy issues and solutions will continue tomorrow with the Electric Mobility Forum, which will comprehensively examine the role of clean and independent transport in changing the future of city design, and what is needed to unlock the potential of investing in expanding electric mobility.

The region's solar energy capacity rose 23% in 2023, but remains around 2% of the energy mix, with fossil fuels at 87%.

Several Arab countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others, are expected to significantly increase global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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2030 Arab Goal to Advance Renewable Energy Capabilities Globally
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Several Arab countries are accelerating to keep pace with the international aspiration to achieve the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, which is receiving widespread attention, amid various plans and strategies at national levels in many countries.
The Arab countries that are likely to play the largest role in this regard, according to industry experts, are the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco, by injecting more investments into this vital and promising sector.
During the recent G20 summit in New Delhi in September, G20 leaders expressed their support for all efforts to increase renewable energy capacity and pledged to accelerate measures to address environmental crises and challenges.
With this growing international interest in the energy transition, the plans are facing many challenges, including (but not limited to) access to finance, especially for low- and middle-income countries, with significant investment required over the coming years.
(Al-Bayan), a group of American academics and specialists in the renewable energy sector were surveyed about the main opportunities and challenges on the way to increase the desired capacity, the investments required to achieve that goal, and the extent of its expected environmental and economic repercussions.
Huge spikes.
Achieving the ambitious goal of doubling global renewable energy capacity in the near term will be reflected concretely in several contexts, explains Gregory Nemet, a specialist in the analysis of international energy systems and environmental policies at the University of Wisconsin. By 2030, it will deliver significant benefits in terms of jobs, economic development, and improved air quality, as well as putting the world on the path to addressing climate change in the long term.
“The costs of renewable energy, especially solar and wind, have dropped dramatically over the last 10 years, and most experts expect them to continue to fall, ” says Nemet, explaining that a clean, affordable source of energy creates huge opportunities, allowing global renewable energy capacity to be tripled by taking full advantage of it.
According to Nemet, the 3-fold increase also presents challenges, such as “access to finance for low- and middle-income countries, and investments in electricity grids to accommodate this growth ”, stressing that“ challenges can be overcome through sustained efforts and supportive policies, as we have seen many examples in the recent past. ” A sign of broad international cooperation is required in this regard.
Last year, renewable energy capacity (globally) increased by 9.6 percent to 3,372 gigawatts, an increase of a record 295 gigawatts, despite global uncertainty in light of geopolitical developments and the Ukrainian war, according to data published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on March 22.
Almost half of the new capacity from renewable energy in Asia has been added, with China contributing more than 141 gigawatts to the new capacity of the entire continent.
Renewable energy sources in Europe and the United States grew by 57.3 gigawatts and 29.1 gigawatts respectively.
African capacity increased slightly by 2.7 gigawatts.
According to IRENA data, although hydropower accounts for the largest share of total global renewable energy capacity at 1,250 gigawatts, solar and wind power continue to dominate new capacity, contributing 90% of total capacity last year.
Solar capacity came first with an increase of 22%, followed by wind power with an increase of 9%.
Policies and Incentives
University of Massachusetts academic David Turcotte, whose research interests include climate change and environmental justice, believes that there are many opportunities in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, due to increases in oil prices as a result of the Ukrainian crisis, which makes renewable energy sources more cost-effective, as well as worsening economic and human costs. Recurrent, more severe climate change disasters.
“Many developed countries have expanded policies and incentives to encourage increased capacity to produce renewable energy.
However, we still face a lot of challenges […]
That threatens to derail efforts to increase renewable energy capacity, and the transition to a clean energy economy.
Among these challenges is the lack of adequate funding to support increases in renewable energy capacity in developing countries, a challenge he described as “serious. ”
While international efforts are accelerating to target investments in the context of increasing global renewable energy capacity, those investments are still below the 1.5 ° C target.
This is shown by data from IRENA and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) released in February, which estimate the total volume of investments in renewable energy sectors during 2022 at $499 billion, up from $430 billion in the previous year 2021.
Developments in the world over the past year, especially with the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, have also encouraged many countries to move more towards renewable energy sources, to overcome the energy crisis caused by the consequences of the war, in the interest of the desired goal of increasing capacity.
Required investments
John Hall, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Center for Energy Production and Infrastructure, University of North Carolina, United States, notes that “the goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 is a challenge, and achieving the goal requires an intensive global strategy, focused on significant financial investment, technological innovation targeting these communities, inclusive policies, and collaborative efforts. ”
Speaking with Al-Bayan, he stressed that community participation and infrastructure development in underserved areas should be central to the strategy, leading not only to the promotion of the energy transition, but also to economic upgrading.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that $4 trillion per year will be required in the clean energy sector until 2030 to strengthen global capacity in this regard.
Logistical challenges
Warren Mabey, an academic at Queen ’ s University who specialises in energy policy and natural resource management, told Al Bayan that “it is technically possible to triple global renewable energy capacity over the next six years, and this will put enormous pressure on the global supply chains that support the sector. and manufactured goods, necessary for the transformation process).
Mabe believes that “the cost will be enormous, and the logistical challenge may be too great to overcome ”, stressing the need for“ strong and consistent leadership from countries around the world to achieve this. ”
Arabic Steps
At the Arab level, five Arab countries (Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) are expected to account for about 72% of the region ’ s total growth in renewable energy, according to the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), which expects renewable energy capacity to reach 45 gigawatts by 2027, an increase of 3 times. Compared to the last five years.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that in 2022, the Middle East saw the highest increase in renewables ever, with 3.2 gigawatts of new capacity added last year, a 12.8 percent increase over the previous year.
According to the Arab Renewable Energy Authority (AREA), the volume of investments by Arab countries in renewable energy projects is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2040, in light of the interest of Arab governments in this file, to achieve global environmental goals.
A Great Leap in 10 Years
According to the current data, the renewable energy sector in the region is expected to witness a huge leap in the next 10 years, at a time when eight Arab countries are leading this trend, according to the researcher in international relations and political economy, Abu Bakr al-Deeb, adviser to the Arab Center for Studies and Research, who tells Al-Bayan that the countries strongly candidate to move in this direction are:, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Algeria and Morocco).
Aldeeb also cites the volume of electricity generated from renewable sources in the Middle East and Arab countries, which is expected to increase six-fold in 10 years through heavy reliance on solar photovoltaic energy, noting that the Arab region has “great potential ” to help launch major projects to produce energy from the sun. And wind, among these possibilities or advantages (the right climate, the bright sun most days of the year, as well as human expertise, and financial capabilities also for some countries).
The UAE is at the top of the list of Arab countries that produce electricity from solar energy, while Egypt is the largest country in the Arab world in terms of electricity production from wind energy, according to a report issued by (Global Energy Monitor), which Al-Deeb cites when explaining the progress made by some Arab countries in this sector, The UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Morocco are among the first Arab countries to establish solar and wind power plants.
According to the report, renewable power plant projects for Arab countries are likely to achieve 92% of the region ’ s total target by 2030 when completed.
One of the most reliable projects in this regard is the Green Hydrogen projects, through which the Middle East is seeking global leadership, with export revenues likely to reach $200 billion by 2050 for the Gulf countries, according to a study by Dii Desert Energy.
In this context, Al-Deeb notes the abundance of renewable energy resources, clean hydrogen, human expertise, capital, and their geographical proximity to the European market, all of which provide them with important and growing opportunities.
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Content: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly prominent on the global stage as organisations recognise the need to integrate sustainability into their operations.

As the Middle East moves towards a low carbon future, sustainability has become a top priority for organisations and governments across the region.

Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced while launching the National Hydrogen Strategy that the UAE is to invest up to AED 200 billion ($54.5 billion) in renewable energy.

The launch of a AED 4 billion renewable energy plant in Dubai,  and the world’s largest waste-to-energy plant are proof of sustainability climbing the agenda.

With COP 28 being held in the UAE this year, there is a renewed sense of urgency on climate change action, and the net-zero carbon target is being prioritised through policies and actions.

After all, sustainability will boost the UAE’s economic competitiveness, drive innovative policy and improve investment opportunities.

The region has seen notable sustainability innovations, including Saudi Arabia’s rapid transition to a circular carbon economy, Bahrain’s state oil company refinancing a $2.2 billion sustainability-linked corporate finance facility, and Oman’s exploration of green hydrogen as a clean energy source.

However, the Middle East faces its own unique challenges in implementing ESG practices, especially around accurate sustainability reporting and implementing early regulations to fill in previous gaps.

Other challenges that hinder the progress of the region’s ESG agenda include the talent gap, how corporates in the region address the need to implement ESG practices, as well as data availability.

Regulatory frameworks

While standardised frameworks and reporting guidelines begin to form, the lack of clear regulations can hinder consistent measurement and disclosure of ESG performance.

Global frameworks have now become more widely adopted in the region such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the newly published International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

The gap in standardisation previously posed challenges for investors and stakeholders who relied on transparent and comparable ESG data for decision-making, however, we are starting to see drastic changes in this area.

Data availability

Many companies in the Middle East still face challenges in collecting, managing, and reporting ESG data, which can hinder their ability to effectively assess and manage their sustainability performance.

Data is the first step to measure any status, but also measure progress. Improving data collection mechanisms and investing in robust reporting systems will be instrumental in addressing this challenge.

ESG talent gap

Organisations need individuals with specialised knowledge and expertise in ESG practices to drive sustainable strategies effectively. Alongside this specialised knowledge, the industry also needs innovators, risk takers, agitators for change, mentors, and communicators in the field. There is however, a shortage of skilled professionals in the region with a deep understanding of ESG principles to drive innovative solutions.

Bridging this gap requires investment in education and training programmes to build a skilled workforce capable of integrating ESG considerations into business practices. Universities and training institutions are therefore increasingly offering courses and programmes on sustainability and ESG and businesses are partnering with academic institutions to develop tailored training initiatives and internships, nurturing a pipeline of talent equipped with the required knowledge and skills.

These efforts will cultivate a sustainable workforce capable of implementing and driving ESG practices in the Middle East.

Implementation by region’s corporates

Despite the challenges, corporations in the Middle East are embracing ESG practices, recognising the importance of sustainability and responsible business conduct. We see this through accelerated electrification and the increase of decarbonizing energy supply.

The GCC’s oil-producing nations have made efforts to diversify energy sources, transitioning towards net-zero carbon fuels for transportation. Investments in renewable energy, such as solar and wind, aim to mitigate environmental impacts and promote a low-carbon economic future transforming the economic system and supply chain.

Additionally, social considerations are gaining prominence. Companies are addressing social issues through initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and employee welfare.

Governance practices are also being strengthened to ensure transparency, accountability, regulatory reforms and ethical conduct.

While obstacles in integrating ESG practices persist in the Middle East, corporates in the region are proactively embracing sustainability and responsible business practices.

That the Middle East is emerging as a leader in ESG adoption is apparent through their fullfillment of the UN SDG goals which has driven positive environmental, social, and governance outcomes for businesses and society as a whole.

The UAE has launched a AED 4 billion renewable energy plant and the world's largest waste-to-energy plant in Dubai.

Egypt is an ideal location for solar energy due to its high solar radiation and vast desert spaces.

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The Magical Solution to Egypt ’ s Electricity Crisis?
Mohamad Farhan
3 July 2024
The idea of using solar panels has become popular among Egyptians as electricity is cut off for hours in extremely hot weather.
Despite Egypt ’ s ambitions in the fields of wind energy, solar energy and green hydrogen, what are the main obstacles?
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With power cuts continuing in his town in the heart of Upper Egypt, Mohamed Ismail thought of installing solar panels as an alternative to the electricity that goes out for hours a day.
In an interview with DW Arabiya, Mohammed said: “The electricity in my area is cut for more than four hours a day from 5: 00 to 9: 00 p.m.
No sleep and no water until electricity is restored.
“As a solution to the crisis, we and our neighbors have decided to install solar cells to get permanent electricity in our homes and get rid of the burden of a high electricity bill. ”
Mohammed, 26, aspires to rely on the solar system to power fan engines and refrigerators that stop working with power cuts amid temperatures that exceeded the threshold of 40 degrees Celsius more than a month ago.
The government has been cutting power regularly for a year due to an energy crisis accompanied by a shortage of foreign currency, which has led to a lack of fuel for power plants.
Interruptions initially amounted to one hour, but as the period increased amid successive bouts of heat, criticism of the government increased.
Difficulties despite the possibilities
Mohamed Ismail ’ s push for solar energy coincides with energy experts saying that high levels of solar radiation and vast desert areas mean Egypt has huge renewable energy potential.
In mid-April, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the start of construction of two solar power plants at a cost of 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($20.30 million), funded by the European Union.
For his part, Dr. Hani Al Nokrashi, member of the President ’ s Scientific Advisory Council for Energy Affairs, calls for supporting efforts to enhance reliance on solar energy and benefit from the experiences of developed countries in the field of clean energy.
Regarding the desire of Mohamed Ismail and others to install solar panels on their homes, Al-Nukrashi, an energy specialist, pointed to some logistical difficulties.
In an interview with DW Arabia, he said: "The roofs of buildings in Egypt are often horizontal and used for different purposes, so there are no large spaces available in cities for this use.
The daily electricity consumption curve in Egypt shows that the peak demand is after sunset where there is no electricity supply from photovoltaic cells. ”
National initiatives.
"Little effect."
At a two-day investment conference between Egypt and the European Union in Cairo earlier this week, Egypt ’ s Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said his country was reviewing its clean energy targets and aiming for its share of electricity generation to reach 58 percent by 2040.
The government has rescheduled its target of producing 42 percent of its needs from renewable energy sources to 2030 instead of 2035.
However, data from Egypt ’ s New and Renewable Energy Authority indicate that the expansion of renewable energy projects was largely halted after the inauguration of the Benban solar power plant in 2019.
The data shows that less than 12 percent of Egypt ’ s installed power capacity of about 60 gigawatts comes from renewable energy sources.
According to Mark Ayoub, an energy researcher at the Issam Fares Institute at the American University of Beirut, the initiatives launched by the Egyptian government to promote reliance on solar energy “are not enough. ”
In an interview with DW Arabiya, Ayoub, a former fellow at the Washington-based Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, said, “With the onset of the economic crisis in Egypt about 10 years ago, the goals set by the Egyptian government were ambitious, aiming to reach 20 percent of the power generated from renewables by 2022 and 42 percent by 2035, but there were only a few wind power plants and solar projects being implemented. ”
“The impact of the initiatives at the national level is still small and new initiatives have not been launched to take advantage of the country ’ s huge potential, especially in the field of solar energy.
Today, the share of renewable energy is about 12 to 13 percent, mostly from hydropower. ”
Official data indicate that most of the electricity is generated by gas, which has made Egypt highly dependent on imported gas.
Analysts say Egypt needs to expand its electrical grid to cover potential project sites to make it viable, especially after the government signed memorandums of understanding on renewable energy and green hydrogen since it hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) two years ago.
Attracting investors
In the same context, Ayoub pointed out that the Egyptian government faces a major challenge in attracting international companies to implement projects on its territory.
“Investors ’ appetite over the past years has been linked to agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to save many public services, including electricity.
“It has been difficult for the government to increase the rate of investment in renewable energy due to a lack of foreign currency and a greater reliance on external actors, especially the Gulf states. ”
Energy experts say solar energy cannot cover all the needs of homes in Egypt, which has a population of more than 106 million, according to the Cabinet ’ s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.
However, Dr. Hani al-Nokrashi points out that solar energy could help solve the country ’ s energy crisis.
Speaking to DW Arabia, he said, “Solar photovoltaics can provide part of the fuel used to produce electricity during the day to be available at night during peak demand.
This means that the benefit is only through the abundance of fuel, and it is obvious that continuing this approach does not lead us to completely dispense with conventional power plants. ”
The cost...
A major obstacle
In its efforts to encourage Egyptians to install solar panels, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy launched the “Egypt Solar Platform ”, which it says aims to“ provide all data on solar cell systems to the citizen. ”
The platform provides information on “steps to implement a solar power plant ” including cost calculation and legal procedures, saying:“ Solar energy can be used to provide electricity in all sectors. ”
However, the ambitions of Mohamed Ismail, who lives in Assiut province, run into an obstacle that could prevent him from resorting to the sun as a clean source to withstand power cuts for hours.
"When asked about the cost, I found that it amounted to more than 300,000 pounds ($6,200,000 or 5,814 euros) and paid the wages of 25 workers, which is a huge amount," he said.
“An engineer who worked at the Benban solar power plant in Aswan told us that the life span of these cells is about 25 years, which means that paying ordinary electricity bills is cheaper. ”

Egypt aims to generate 58% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040.

Iraq aims for 12 gigawatts of renewable energy, 33% of its electricity, by 2030.

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Content: BAGHDAD/PRNewswire/ -- In a strategic move toward harnessing the untapped potential of Iraq's solar landscape, Sungrow is taking the lead in shaping the nation's green energy sector.

Iraq's Minister of Oil, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar, stressed the importance for Arab countries to prioritize high-efficiency, low-cost energy production to foster a modern economy. The country has set a target to install 12 gigawatts of renewable energy, accounting for 33% of the country's electricity by 2030.
Spearheading this initiative, Lei Wu, the Acting Chief Operating Officer of Sungrow MENA region, emphasized the significance of bringing cutting-edge technology to tackle Iraq's longstanding electricity shortage, ultimately enhancing the availability of reliable and high-quality electricity for its residents.

Urgent energy transition needs calls for international cooperation
Iraq faces a substantial electricity shortage, with nearly one-third of its supply coming from imports, including natural gas, according to Reuters.
With 8 to 10 hours of daily sunshine and an annual average of 3,000 to 3,650 hours, the region is poised for large-scale PV deployment.
Wu outlines three key avenues for PV expansion in Iraq: utility-scale power plants, commercial and industrial (C&I) installations, and residential solutions.

Iraq's $680 million fund for clean energy development supports these efforts, demonstrating the government's ambition to build a green economy and foster international cooperation aiming for this goal.

Fragile grid demands innovative solutions
As the demand for solar power grows in Iraq, Iraq emerges as a burgeoning solar market. However, the underdeveloped power grid in Iraq presents challenges that demand higher standards for both products and technologies. Solar projects operating under Iraq's weak grid, whether serving as backup power sources during outages or directly connecting to the grid, have the potential to affect the overall stability of the grid, worsening an already precarious situation.

Lei Wu emphasizes, "Tailoring our products and solutions to diverse requirements is crucial. For example, when a project requires connection to a weak grid, our focus is on providing robust grid support. This involves a seamless integration of PV and energy storage to enhance the stability and optimize consumption ratios. Alternatively, in off-grid scenarios or as a backup power source, our goal is to ensure seamless collaboration between PV and energy storage for maximum efficiency."

A weak grid signifies a low Short Circuit Ratio (SCR), making it vulnerable to grid failure or disconnection issues. Currently, the minimum SCR required by the grid is 1.5, and the lower the SCR value inverters are compatible with, the more robust the grid supports after connection.

Notably, Sungrow, leveraging its technological prowess, has developed a "1+X" modular inverter and SG350HX string inverter, passing SCR tests at 1.018 and 1.1, respectively. In terms of energy storage, Sungrow employs Stem Cell Grid technology, achieving 0ms grid connection and disconnection switching. This ongoing exploration of boundaries serves to comprehensively enhance grid support capabilities.

"We have extensive experience in the MENA region. Previously, we participated in the construction of an 800 MW solar project for the Qatar World Cup. At that time, the integration of large-scale green energy into the Qatar power grid served as a test, and with the backing of advanced Chinese technology, the project proceeded smoothly. This success has bolstered our confidence in venturing into the Iraqi market", said Wu.

Provide localized services
"Venturing into international markets" is intrinsic to Chinese PV enterprises, yet breaking new ground is far from straightforward. Operating abroad not only scrutinizes technology and products, but also the effectiveness of local sales networks, post-sales teams, and service response capabilities. For seasoned players like Sungrow, however, this challenge is effortlessly managed.

Since its establishment in 1997, Sungrow has been dedicated to renewable energy power generation. Whether considering product quality, scale, or market coverage, the company stands as a global industry leader. Up to now, in addition to its traditional strength in solar inverters, Sungrow has diversified its business portfolio to include energy storage systems, renewable energy hydrogen production systems, smart operation and maintenance, EV-charging, investment and development in renewable energy power plants, and new energy automotive driving systems, etc. Wu told the reporter, "Every enterprise may face challenges of not fitting the local conditions while exploring new markets. To overcome this, concerted efforts are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the local business environment and social culture, do thorough groundwork in advance, and avoid potential risk factors."

"Secondly, we need a strong sales and service network for timely customer response. Currently, our business reaches 150+ countries and regions, committed to addressing overseas customer needs within 48 hours.

Sungrow follows a global development strategy, with branches and sales networks in the MENA region for localized services. This enhances cooperation with local customers, aiding in expanding the Iraqi market," he added.

Wu further emphasized that, "Exploring new markets is about establishing roots. The deeper the roots, the more abundant the growth."

In the first nine months of this year, Sungrow marked a revenue of RMB 46.415 billion, surpassing the annual revenue of RMB 40.257 billion in 2022, setting a new record. As per consulting firm S&P Global Commodity Insights, Sungrow has maintained its global lead by shipping 77 GW of PV inverters in 2022. Additionally, its delivery of energy storage systems exceeded 7.7 GWh in the same year.

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CONTACT: Bertha Wang, wangxiaoyu@sungrowpower.com

The region is expected to add 5.6 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2022 and 33 gigawatts by 2026, with 26 gigawatts being solar energy.

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US $9 BILLION ARAB ENERGY INVESTMENTS
The Arab Petroleum Investment Company (APICORP) expects total planned and committed investments in the energy sector in the region to exceed $879 billion over the next five years, an increase of $74 billion from last year ’ s investments of $805 billion.
According to the Middle East and North Africa Energy Investment Outlook for 2022-2026, the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the region ’ s energy sector is mixed, with energy exporting countries leading the way in spending on renewable energy projects, benefiting from windfall gains in oil and gas revenues after the war led to a sharp rise in prices.
However, geopolitical volatility and unfavorable global conditions will not slow the growth of oil, gas and petrochemical investments in the region over the next five years.
Committed Projects
In the GCC, committed projects represent about 45 percent of total energy investment in the Arab region, 50 percent higher than the overall regional average of 30 percent for this category of projects.
For countries that import most of their energy needs in the Levant and North Africa regions, energy investments have declined, as these countries are more vulnerable to the geopolitical risks of war, exacerbated by economic pressures imposed by inflation and debt burdens.
Rami Ashmawy, senior energy specialist at Apicorp, said: “The latest report reveals that the region is on its own path to energy transformation, with the region taking the largest share of future global oil and gas investments to ensure global energy security and avoid the imminent risks of accelerated growth that pose a major threat to the global economy.
At the same time, the region continues to invest in clean and renewable energy and decarbonization technologies, as part of a long-term strategic vision to build a low-carbon future through a cleaner, more balanced and more sustainable energy mix. ”
Hydrogen
Apicorp forecasts that blue and green hydrogen will dominate emerging hydrogen markets across the region in the near term, as the fundamentals of hydrogen markets will lead to their expansion.
For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – and the GCC countries in particular – the focus will be on exporting low-carbon hydrogen via ammonia shipments to demand centers in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Suhail Shatila, senior energy specialist at Apicorp, said: “Blue hydrogen has proven to be a more attractive option for the MENA region in the medium term, with a relatively low production cost and limited impact on existing business models of national and international oil companies.
This is a key measure in the energy transformation journey, given the important role of hydrocarbon producers in supporting decarbonisation efforts in oil and gas exploration and achieving net-zero emissions targets by mid-century. ”
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Countries in the region are seeking to integrate renewables into their energy mix, in line with their shared goal of diversifying the mix of power generation with low cost and low carbon sources, to enhance the security of energy supply.
The report predicts that the Arab region will boost the total installed capacity of renewable energy sources by 5.6 gigawatts during the current year 2022, which is double the capacity that was put into operation in 2021, which amounted to 3 gigawatts.
By 2026, the region is expected to add 33 gigawatts of installed capacity from renewables, of which about 26 gigawatts are in the form of electricity and distributed solar photovoltaic panels.
Apicorp predicts that natural gas, the dominant fuel in power generation, will continue to grow and maintain 70 to 75 percent of the region ’ s power generation by 2024.
As a positive sign of sustainability, the use of oil-fired energy sources is expected to decline from 24 to 20 percent of total power generation by 2024.
In Saudi Arabia, the report points to an increase in electricity generation by gas over the next five years, and a decrease in oil generation during the same period, predicting that the share of electricity generation by oil in the energy mix will fall to less than 30 percent in 2022, compared to 32 percent in 2021.
In the UAE, the share of natural gas in the power generation mix is expected to fall from around 90 percent to less than 60 percent over the next five years as it seeks to diversify its energy supply through the use of nuclear and renewable energy.
Nuclear energy production levels in the Middle East and North Africa remain relatively modest, accounting for only 3 percent of the total energy mix in 2021.
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With oil and gas companies facing tighter financing terms, ever-changing regulations, and striving to contribute to socio-economic development and affordable energy, governments are shouldering the bulk of hydrocarbon investments to ensure the security of energy supplies.
Sustainability bonds and green bonds issued in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2021 more than tripled compared to 2020, reaching a total value of $18.64 billion.
2021 also saw the birth of the first voluntary carbon trading program in the MENA region, by the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), paving the way for the development of a formal market for trading and exchanging carbon insurance and compensation.
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MARCH 3, 2023 02: 16 AM - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has always played a pivotal role in the oil and gas markets, but this role will not stop if the world decides to move to low-emission sources of energy.
According to APRICORP, renewable energy investments are expected to account for 34 percent of electricity investment in the Middle East and North Africa between 2022 and 2026.
According to McKinsey & Company, the Middle East and North Africa receives 22 to 26 percent of the solar radiation energy on Earth, due to its geographical location.
Solar energy is not the only thing that distinguishes the region, as countries in this region are likely to be the source of 10 to 20 percent of the global hydrogen market by 2050, according to Roland Berger.
Hydrogen is likely to generate annual revenues of $120 billion to $200 billion by 2050, and many countries in the region have already started projects to transport and export hydrogen to energy-consuming countries.
The region has about 10 percent of global carbon capture and storage capabilities.
Despite the many challenges that countries in the region must face in this regard, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the potential to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition.
The most prominent question about green finance comes in this promising region.
Nael Amin, senior director of financial services at Arthur D. Little, said on this week ’ s episode of Dot Gulf ’ s World of Energy program that green finance in the Middle East and North Africa, including green bonds, had reached $3.8 billion in 2020.
This amount, according to Amin, has grown significantly during the year 2022, specifically in 4 countries, Turkey, the Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, due to the development in the region and increased investments in this sector, as well as providing some important requirements in this sector.
Amin explained that besides financing, the region is witnessing progress in many areas in terms of dealing with environmental factors, which is an attractive factor for investors.
Over the past two years, banks have significantly increased their legislation in this area, as each of the Gulf countries has implemented the necessary standards and requirements to support the business environment in the field of green energy.
There are challenges, according to Amin, the most prominent of which is the data challenge, as he pointed out that banks are approaching the activities of customers to know the necessary data on funded projects, for example, in the case of financing the construction of a building, you must know the amount of energy that will be consumed by this building.
The Gulf States are working and collaborating with each other to understand the framework that must be adopted to develop infrastructure in the field of renewable energy and promote sustainability, which will positively impact and support green investment in general in the region.
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The 2023 World Future Energy Summit aims to provide a “crucial sustainability blueprint” amid a global focus on the energy transition and measures to boost investment in the renewables sector.

Energy industry leaders and policymakers from around the world will participate in the three-day event at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from January 16 to January 18, organisers said on Wednesday.

The summit is the centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global initiative championed by the UAE and Abu Dhabi's clean energy company Masdar to hasten sustainable development and advance economic, social, and environmental progress.

“This event has evolved just as the energy sector and our economies are transitioning,” said Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.

“It has now morphed into the Middle East’s most important industry gathering, of which clean energy and infrastructure are key components.”

Countries in the Middle East such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman and Egypt are boosting investment in the clean energy sector.

The UAE is investing Dh600 billion ($163.5bn) in clean and renewable energy projects over the next three decades as it aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

It is building the world’s largest solar plant with a capacity of two gigawatts in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region that is expected to be ready next year, as well as the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai with a capacity of five gigawatts.

Saudi Arabia, the Arab world’s largest economy, also announced a number of new renewable energy projects as it seeks to become carbon neutral by 2060.

Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, aims to derive 42 per cent of its electricity mix from renewable sources by 2035. The North African country is hosting Cop27 next month.

“This newly transitioned event profile is in the right place at the right time, underlining a much-needed shift towards reaching our clean energy goals, as well as achieving sustainable governance and adopting consumption and [the] production of natural energy methods that ensure the quality of life for current and future generations,” Mr Al Mazrouei said.

Renewable energy investment continued to rise amid green transition efforts globally. Capital investments in renewables are set to surpass oil and gas spending for the first time in 2022 as high power prices prompt countries to further diversify their energy mix, according to a report by Rystad Energy.

Investment in renewable energy is set to hit $494bn in 2022, outstripping upstream oil and gas spending at $446bn for the year, the Oslo-based energy consultancy said this month.

In addition to the focus on energy, water, eco-waste, solar, smart cities, climate and the environment, next year's event will also preside over the launch of a dedicated hydrogen innovation centre as demand for the clean fuel picks up globally amid green transition efforts, organisers said.

The event takes place at a time when the UAE is preparing to host Cop28 next year.

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Egypt aims to derive 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2035 through initiatives like the Benban solar park and Gulf of Suez wind project.

The Benban solar park in Egypt has a capacity of 1,800 MW and a $4 billion investment.

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Economic Middle East magazine, which specializes in economics and energy, said that the Benban solar park and the Gulf of Suez wind project in Egypt are considered among the largest renewable energy projects in the Middle East.
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The Middle East has long relied on oil and gas, not only for revenue but also for power generation, but in the past years, the region has positioned itself as a leader in the renewable energy sector, boasting numerous renewable energy projects.
From 2023 to 2028, Mordor Intelligence expects the renewable energy market in the Middle East to grow by 13.43% annually.
The Arab Clean Energy Initiative was launched by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and during the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit of 2013, the League of Arab States adopted the initiative, with leaders pledging to increase renewable energy generation capacity in the region from 12 GW in 2013 to 80 GW by 2030.
Benban Solar Park
Located in Aswan, Egypt with a capacity of 1,800 megawatts, Benban Solar Park is valued at $4 billion and includes 41 solar power plants, one of the largest solar PV parks in the world, spanning 37 square kilometers and containing 7 million photovoltaic panels, this initiative is a component of Egypt ’ s Renewable Energy Feed Tariff (FiT) program, which was unveiled in September 2014.
Gulf of Suez Wind Power Project
In November last year, ACWA Power and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) signed a memorandum of understanding, and together they will invest in a 1100 MW wind power project in Jebel Zeit and the Gulf of Suez. The project is one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world, and aims to provide power to more than one million households and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons.

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The opening ceremony of the third edition of the Middle East Clean Energy Conference and Exhibition, a conference and exhibition dedicated to clean and renewable energy, showcasing the latest technologies, as well as a range of related solutions and services.
Dealers display their commercial goods in terms of inverters, panels, batteries, solar programs and heaters, and project finance.
It will last until May 10, 2024 at the Venice Hotel, Beirut.
The first session of the conference and exhibition was held under the title: "National Policy for the Energy Sector", in which Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayyad participated.
In a related context, the Director General of EDL, Kamal Hayek, reviewed the reality of the institution after the explosion of August 4, the national emergency plans approved by the government to promote the electricity sector, and the decisions of the Board of Directors to put national emergency plans into effect, the most important of which is the amendment of the tariff, and the future vision of EDL and its dealings with international donors such as the World Bank.
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Sami Alawiya, who spoke about the importance of hydropower and its role in reducing emissions as clean energy, and the relationship with EDL.
Fayyad pointed out that the Ministry of Energy and Water is moving towards more clean, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy technologies, and that Lebanon is serious about the transition to sustainable energy that is less expensive than fossil energy and is a partner in the fight against climate change.
He pointed out that the solar energy market has witnessed good growth between 2010 and 2020, especially in the level of water heating on solar energy, where the area of water heating systems on solar energy exceeded 900 thousand square meters on the entire Lebanese territory.
The market of electricity production through solar energy and fans has also witnessed a remarkable growth, especially with the lifting of subsidies on oil derivatives, as the clean energy currently produced in Lebanon is less expensive, where the cost of electricity production in EDL is about 14 US cents per kilowatt hour, while the cost of electricity production from private generators is about 30 US cents per kilowatt hour, the cost of electricity production from clean energy is currently about 6 or 7 cents per kilowatt hour. ”
"The lifting of subsidies on electricity prices has given the clean and renewable energy market a significant boost, making the volume of solar energy projects implemented to exceed the threshold of 1500 MW by June 2024," he said.
He also touched on government plans to implement major projects in the field of electricity production through the sun, especially the construction of 11 solar plants to produce electricity with a capacity of 15 MW per plant, i.e. a total of 165 MW, with the production being linked to EDL and sold to EDL.
It is estimated that the share of clean and renewable energy in electricity production will be about 30 percent of the national consumption by 2030.
The ministry ’ s goal is to install 3,000 megawatts of solar farms by 2030 and about 1,000 megawatts of wind farms, in addition to completing the volume of water heating on solar energy, and increasing hydropower; the ministry will spare no effort to achieve these figures, even surpassing them. ”
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Robotic pets, like dogs, can interact and respond to questions using 'Chat GPT' AI software.

Robotic pets like AIBO and Robodog can improve elderly individuals' quality of life by providing companionship and social interaction.

New York's Office for the Aging has distributed over 31,500 robotic pets to elderly adults since 2018 to combat social isolation.

A pilot study found that recipients of robotic pets reported a 70% reduction in loneliness and a 75% decrease in pain.

Robotic pets can help alleviate loneliness and social isolation in the elderly and those with cognitive disabilities.

Robotic pets can provide benefits similar to animal therapy, including improved cardiovascular health and reduced anxiety, loneliness, and depression.

Robotic pets, costing around $100, have lifelike features like soft fur and sensors that respond to presence and touch.

The development of artificially intelligent robotic pets raises ethical concerns about blurring moral boundaries and reducing human connections.

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AI-powered robotic pets can help alleviate loneliness in older adults.

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Call it four-legged companionship without the need for potty training.

Thousands of animatronic pets are on their way to older, socially isolated New Yorkers in an effort to combat what experts describe as a crisis of loneliness.

The state’s Office for the Aging (OFA) announced Sunday, June 3, that Rhode Island-based Ageless Innovation is delivering another 4,725 robotic pets and games to elderly adults through New York State’s aging network.

Since 2018, OFA has distributed more than 31,500 of the plush, lifelike pets, which are designed to make realistic sounds and movements, to those assessed as socially isolated and lonely.

A pilot study conducted in 2018 found that 70 percent of recipients reported a reduction or significant reduction in loneliness, plus a 75 percent decrease in pain.

The state’s intergenerational game project, Joy for All, includes Scrabble Bingo, Trivial Pursuit Generations, and Game of Life Generations. Through a partnership with Hasbro launched in 2023, the games have been tailored to an older crowd by featuring larger fonts and intergenerational gameplay and storylines.

“We’ve initiated multiple innovative solutions, bolstered by technology, to connect people, provide companionship, and significantly reduce isolation and its consequences,” said OFA Director Greg Olsen. “Proudly, I can say data shows our efforts are working and exceeding expectations. “

Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness put older adults at an increased risk of a number of health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, depression, cognitive decline, and even death, according to the National Council on Aging.

Learn more about New York’s Animatronic Pet Initiative, including eligibility, on the Office for the Aging website

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Gathered in a semi-circle, a group of women in wheelchairs petted the newly adopted cats and dogs sitting on their laps Wednesday afternoon, talking softly to their new companions. The dogs barked and leaned in for pets, the cats meowed and rolled over for scratches — almost like they were real.

But the animals were robots, a fact that wasn’t lost on many of the women in the Fellowship Manor sitting room.

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One resident at the Whitehall Township senior living community, Jackie, named her small golden retriever robot Goldie. Jackie said she grew up on a farm in Palmer Township with plenty of dogs but never one that looked like Goldie.

“She’s a good girl — she just sits there and doesn’t make a sound unless you talk to her,” Jackie said.

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That was one of 20 pairings made at the adoption event at Fellowship Community where residents, primarily those with dementia, picked out one of 20 robotic pets — 10 dogs and 10 cats — to serve as their companions.

Animal therapy can be beneficial for seniors, especially those with dementia. Benefits for seniors include improved cardiovascular health, better quality of life and decreased feelings of anxiety, loneliness and depression.

However, it’s not reasonable or safe in most care settings to introduce real animals, according to Mary Kay McMahon, president and CEO of Fellowship Community.

“Because of their own care needs most of our residents couldn’t take care of animals and our staff don’t have the time to take care of them,” McMahon said.

But research has found that use of robotic pets still offers a number of benefits to seniors with dementia, including improved well-being, mood and quality of life. McMahon said there are also benefits for seniors who were caregivers for much of their lives.

The adoption event was a surprise for many residents. Jackie said she didn’t know they would be giving out robot pets until about 10 a.m. Wednesday when she was asked if she wanted one.

Another resident, Elaine, said she rolled into the room not knowing what was going on but asked if she could have a golden retriever robot, like Jackie’s. Elaine promptly named her new friend Dog, pronounced “D-O-G.”

“I always wanted to name a dog Dog,” Elaine said.

McMahon said they tried to match the animals with residents based on their preferences. Once they made a match, the robotic companions were theirs to keep.

McMahon said staff have seen how the robot pets can help. Just before the pandemic, Fellowship Community bought a handful of robotic pets for residents. She said the recipients all saw improvements in their mood, appetites and social interactions, and reduced anxiety and depression. The robot pets even reminded some of real dogs or cats they had owned, she said, which helps in the long term with their conditions.

“It gives them a sense of purpose,” McMahon said. “They feel like they are taking care of something.”

It helps that the robots are very lifelike — the imitation fur is soft and built-in sensors allow the companion pets to respond to a person’s presence and touch as well as react to the environment.

Each one costs a little more than $100, which were paid for via a Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors 100th Anniversary Community Charity Grant.

Though Jackie and Elaine both said they knew their dogs weren’t “real,” they both remarked how Goldie and Dog moved their head when petted and how soft they were.

“She’s going to be a good pet,” Jackie said.

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Smart care products are widely available in various markets, such as screening the risk of 28 diseases of the elderly through AI artificial intelligence technology, including various eye diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, Parkinson ’ s disease and other diseases.
At present, this solution is used in more than 30 triple-A hospitals in China.
In Hong Kong, Healfie is a mobile app that monitors and manages macular lesions. The aim is to help users and their families pay attention to and face up to this type of eye disease.
In addition, the research team of the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a simple and easy-to-use “Artificial Intelligence Assessment System for Knee Arthritis ” to identify high-risk patients, so that they can reverse their condition in golden time, reduce joint degeneration, and relieve the pain of surgery, thereby relieving the pressure on the public health care system.
The term "Gerontechnology" has also been translated into "Elderly Technology" or "Elderly Technology".
The International Society of Gerontechnology (ISG) defines the fields of gerontology as health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure and work. Every industry should find room for development and innovation in the field of gerontology.
Intelligent Home Rehabilitation System, the application of computer graphics and image processing technology, rehabilitation treatment can be integrated with the remote home care system, tele-rehabilitation software or platform allows the elderly to carry out rehabilitation at home, and real-time online communication, to achieve the effect of consultation and rehabilitation, reducing the need for elderly to travel to and from home. With the time, cost and manpower of the hospital, we also provide a variety of rehabilitation projects to choose from.
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL), the development of smart home, smart living technology and products, allowing the elderly to spend their later years at home in a familiar environment. In recent years, Europe has further expanded to the development of environmentally assisted living technology. In a reactive environment, it is possible to analyze data, make decisions, take action, and so on.
Intelligent Mobility Assisted Devices (Mobility) is one of the basic conditions for the elderly to enjoy a high-quality, independent and autonomous elderly life.
It refers not only to the physical mobility of the elderly, but also to the ability to travel on their own to the place they want to reach.
Senior-Friendly Communication Devices And Online Social Network is a communication platform and social network developed for the elderly to provide learning, social, activities, travel and other services to enhance participation in the community, as well as life support assistance.
Companion Robot For Older Adults (Companion Robot For Older Adults), various service robots integrate into human life with different roles.
The development of many robot pets and robot dolls can interact with the elderly, which really helps to alleviate the psychological loneliness of the elderly and feel the value of being needed again.
Interactive Fun Technology for Older Adults is an interactive entertainment technology for the elderly. It is designed for the elderly 's past experience, physiology and cognitive ability. It enables the elderly to continue their mental activity and provide appropriate sensory stimulation from interactive entertainment to reduce the risk of dementia.
The application of smart technology to the life and care of the elderly is an important opportunity in the industry. From the upstream technology industry, to the midstream life industry, to the downstream service providers, it can also enhance the image of professional caregivers and relieve the pressure of family caregivers.
With the maturity of AI (artificial intelligence) technology, coupled with big data and machine deep learning, AI has been widely used in the financial and medical fields.
In the retirement market, smart robot banking can now be used to assist in retirement planning, and AI and the Internet of Things can be used to improve health management and long-term care needs.
In addition, there are currently insufficient health care personnel and uneven distribution of medical resources around the world, and users ’ health risks are predicted through the Internet of Things and mobile devices.
It can help doctors make more accurate diagnosis and treatment from a large number of medical records; help the elderly to live independently through automated means of transportation, such as preparing meals, assisting in changing clothes, and maintaining their social participation; and track the physical condition and activity of the elderly through mobile devices to ensure the physical condition of the elderly and provide immediate emergency medical assistance.
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“I see incomprehensible symbols of who I am, I see them as a big window on the information of my life, ” was the answer of a yellow robot dog, when asked by Matt Killinginsmith, a software engineer at the machinery company Boston Dynamics, a response he gave quietly, with an accent and an American cowboy costume, thanks to feeding the robot dog with artificial intelligence chatbot software.
Thanks to the added software, Boston Robotics can speak and answer questions brilliantly, and will be available on the market in the second quarter of 2024, and the company says it can add unique historical figures to each of them, to be philosophical or historical answers or even answers inspired by the language of the street.
The company also says that each dog can add an accent to the modern or voice of a historical character of the customer ’ s choice, and demonstrated this by displaying a dog that speaks Shakespeare ’ s philosophical style and language, Killinginsmith asked the dog named Spot about his view of his work, and the dog replied: “My job is to guide and share my stories with the universe, this is my task entrusted to me and I will not allow myself to fail. ”
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Another dog Killinginsmith called “Josh ”, loaded with software for a satirical literary character, answered the same question about the meaning of his existence, saying in an impatient tone:“ an inexplicable vacuum, ” amid the laughter and applause of the attendees on the description and significance of the dog ’ s robot response.
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Scientific robotics companies are competing to create sophisticated models that can meet many different needs, especially in medicine and other fields.
The large and massive development in the field of artificial intelligence, chips and complex mechanics supported by advanced technology contributes to increasing the speed of development of robots and the multiplicity of their varieties and sizes, which has produced a series of very strange robots, the most prominent of which are:
1- Metabird Robot
The MetaBird robot is a drone, almost indistinguishable from real birds, and is based on the principle of biomimicry from Bionic Bird.
The principle of biomimicry is the successful and accurate replication of the properties or mechanisms of action of things that already exist in nature.
The bird-shaped aircraft weighs less than 10 grams and has no propellers, making it safe to maneuver. It is also equipped with flexible wings made of carbon fiber and liquid crystal polymers. The body itself is made of durable foam, so it is not affected by water and shocks. It is equipped with a battery to help it fly for 10 minutes and is controlled by a mobile device.
Robot (Bat Bot).
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have recreated key bat flight mechanisms and embedded them into the Batbot.
The robot weighs about 93 grams and flies with wings made of an easily stretchable silicone membrane.
The robot can simply change the shape of the wings, bend and disassemble them, and can fold the shoulders, elbows, wrists and legs.
The computer and sensors are embedded in the Batbot head, and there are five precision motors along the spine.
It provides him with the ability to mimic flying mammals well by controlling him with a special device.
Researchers suggest that thanks to flexible wings, robotic bats are more energy efficient than other flying robots.
Lightweight and agile, these robots are useful as traditional quadcopters can collide with objects or people causing damage or injury, such as on construction sites.
3. Salamander Robot "BlueRobot"
The "Pleurobot" robot, created by researchers at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), can walk on the ground, swim underwater and navigate between the two with similar success to the amphibian salamander.
To develop the robot, scientists used salamander X-rays and studied how its skeleton worked during movement.
The low center of gravity, which allows the robot to move on rough terrain without losing balance, also provides the ability to swim and can make it a useful tool for search and rescue operations.
The researchers also plan to study the interaction between the spinal cord, the body and the environment.
According to the project leader, Olek Eisbert, understanding the basis of this interaction will help develop neuroprosthetic therapies and devices for those with hemiplegia and amputation.
4. The water snake robot "Elum"
The snake-like body allows the robot to move effectively not only on the ground, but also in the water.
The Norwegian robotics company has borrowed the nickname "Eelume" to design an autonomous autonomous robot.
His slim, flexible body gave him the ability to work in confined spaces where conventional underwater vehicles could not get in.
Eelume is suitable for inspections and light repairs of underwater structures such as offshore wind farms, fish farms, oil and gas installations and pipelines.
The device consists of modules that can be interconnected in different groups depending on the task.
The robot is shipped from the docking station on the seabed so that it can stay underwater continuously and not depend on weather conditions.
The cockroach robot "CRAM"
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a prototype of a roach-like CRAM robot.
The design of the robot was inspired by the unique way insects move and are immune to damage.
The robot has an exoskeleton made up of strong panels and a soft cover that allows it to change shape and adapt to very narrow gaps.
Such a robot could help search for and rescue people under rubble formed as a result of hurricanes, earthquakes and explosions.
6. Pet Robots
These robots work on the principle of interactive communication between humans and robots with the aim of improving the quality of life of the elderly, such as the robot "AIBO" from Sony.
An example of this is also the robot dog produced by the company "Tombot".
This robot is almost like a real Labrador puppy and, according to the developers, should solve the problem of elderly people who need a friend, but are unable to care for a living dog.
The company ’ s founder was inspired by his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer ’ s disease and was no longer able to care for her dog, with whom she was so attached.
The dog became aggressive towards its mother, exacerbating the woman's depression and loneliness.
Accompanying robots could solve loneliness and social isolation in older adults and people with cognitive disabilities, as part of a study funded by the American insurance company.
7- The therapeutic robot "PARO"
PARO is one of the most important humanoid therapeutic robots developed by Dr. Takanori Shibata, of Japan ’ s National Institute of Industrial Science and Advanced Technology.
The robot is similar to a children's toy, except that it has sound, light, temperature, position, sensors and touch sensors.
PARO can move its tail and fins, open its eyes when caressed, and imitate the sounds of a real seal.
It reacts to words that its owner frequently uses and can express emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger.
Communication with the robot "PARO" has the same effect as the treatment provided by real animals.
Patients showed improvement in psychological and physiological factors, as well as social activity.
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Chinese scientists and engineers are taking artificial intelligence to new heights, where they are now developing sex robots powered by artificial intelligence, according to a report in the South China Morning Post, Starberry Technology, a company specializing in the production of sex dolls, is working on this development by integrating artificial intelligence into its dolls.
Evan Lee, CEO of Starpery, told South China Morning Post: “We ’ re developing a next-generation sex doll that can talk and interact physically with users, and our prototypes are supposed to be ready by August this year. ” And speaking, providing a more engaging and lively experience.
The goal is to create emotional connection, making AI-powered robots so much more than just tech games, despite challenging technical challenges, such as making interactions seem truly human, Starpery is moving forward to make that dream come true.
Building such advanced robots is not easy, one of the main obstacles is battery capacity, and unlike electric cars, these robots do not have space for large batteries, so their energy density needs to be enhanced, and the other challenge is to replicate the flexibility of human muscles, current engines can not match the range of power and movement that human muscles can achieve.
To make these dolls safer and more realistic, Starpery is working to reduce their weight, the report states, by July 2023, they were able to reduce the size of their 172cm doll to just 29kg, a significant improvement over the previous 40kg.
While these developments are exciting, they come with their own set of challenges.
The cost of key components, such as reducers that transfer power between the engine and robot joints, makes affordability a major concern.
These reducers alone account for 30 percent of the cost of the robot.
Lee pointed out that Starpery aims to lower prices to make these realistic dolls accessible to everyone, currently, their dolls are priced at around $1,500, which is much cheaper than advanced models such as the Harmony doll from Abyss Creations, which starts at $6,000.
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Critics argue that AI companions can blur moral boundaries, reinforce harmful stereotypes, and diminish real human bonds.
The rapid pace of AI development is also bypassing existing legal frameworks, creating uncertainty about its use and ownership.
Despite these challenges, the future looks interesting.
Starberry ’ s roadmap includes developing robots that can do housework, help people with disabilities, and provide elderly care by 2025.
By 2030, they envision robots protecting people from dangerous jobs.
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Sony has unveiled an updated line of robotic dogs known as the Aibo Espresso Edition.
These cute tech quadrupeds are available for purchase directly through the company ’ s official platform.
After their successful introduction to the Japanese market last year, it is now the turn of the United States to meet advanced iron friends.
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Presented in four colors, each Aibo comes complete with a three-year AI Cloud Plan, a special charging station, and a playful pink ball for entertainment.
Thanks to the AI Cloud Plan, Aibo is able to develop its unique characteristics and behaviors by learning through interaction with the host.
This technology allows the dog to recognize faces and remember the preferences of its owner, making communication with him more personal and unique.
The depth of the user ’ s interaction with Aibo determines how his personality traits will be formed, making each instance unique.
With the subscription, owners will also have the opportunity to update their Aibo software, teach it new commands and behavioral models.
At the end of the three-year free period of use, owners will be offered to switch to paid access to cloud services.
For full control and communication with Aibo outside the home, Sony offers the My aibo app, which opens up opportunities for virtual interaction, including feeding, playing, and teaching a robotic friend new tricks.
Residents of the United States can already become owners of their own Aibo Espresso Edition by visiting the Sony website and placing an order for $2,900.
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