Thursday January 7th, 2010; London & Abu Dhabi: Solarcentury, the London based European solar innovation company, has entered into a business partnering agreement with Enviromena Power Systems, the leading developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It is anticipated the agreement between the two leading photovoltaic downstream energy companies will successfully add value to both companies combining Enviromena's well established reputation and on ground experience in the Middle East with Solarcentury's extensive product design experience and international standing. The companies will apply their respective product development & project delivery capabilities to commercial and residential rooftop solar energy solutions in the Middle East.
Enviromena Power Systems finance, design, install and operate solar power plants and has built Abu Dhabi's leading team of solar engineers and project managers with collectively over 50 years of photovoltaic design and project implementation experience. Enviromena has completed several high profile projects across the UAE including the largest grid connected solar plant in the Middle East, the Masdar 10MW Solar Power Plant.
Both organisations have attracted a broad base of local and international investors, including some of the world's leading venture capital firms.
The executive chairman of Solarcentury Jeremy Leggett explained: "Solar photovoltaics is the world's fastest growing energy market, and for good reason. We need to tackle energy security and climate change today and with the very best low carbon technologies. To do this we must work together to find the most innovative, scalable solutions. I have great hope in the solar industry coming together to find a way to secure our energy future and this partnering agreement between Solarcentury and leading solar developer Enviromena is just one example of how we can join forces to build and show the world just how good our future can look."
Sami Khoreibi, CEO, Enviromena Power Systems commented:" As the leading solar developer in the Middle East, Enviromena strives to offer our clients best of breed technologies and innovative solar solutions by seeking partnerships with leading technology companies. Our collaboration with Solarcentury, the UK's leading solar energy company is an example of this and we look forward to a successful long term partnership, particularly as the need for solar energy steadily increases across the Middle East and North Africa." Khoreibi continued "This is a very exciting time for solar across the Gulf, particularly given the strong support provided by the UAE Government, the recently announced renewable energy targets and the Middle Eastern climate which is very well suited for wide scale solar implementation."
Derry Newman, CEO, Solarcentury added: "We believe our building integrated solar products have a major role to play in the built environment, and together with the experience and vision of Environmena we hope to shape some of the most innovative low carbon planning emerging in the UAE. We are offering support to Environmena in working to find the best solar building products for their projects using the experience of our own engineers and designers. We hope the partnering will prosper and produce some really ground breaking solar photovoltaics, setting the standard for low carbon development."
Abu Dhabi has become a global epicenter for the alternative energy industry, hosting the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and spearheading one of the world's most ambitious alternative energy programs.
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About Solarcentury
Solarcentury is one of Europe's leading solar energy companies, providing solar technology for buildings. Solarcentury is in business for a purpose: to make a big difference in the fight against climate change by reducing CO2 emissions through the application of solar energy. The company's aim is to revolutionise the global energy market. Solarcentury offers support and guidance throughout the entire micro renewable planning and development process, from land appraisal through to design, installation and marketing.
Founded by Executive Chairman Jeremy Leggett in 1998, Solarcentury is based in London, with operations in the UK, France, Italy and Spain. It has installed over 2000 solar systems including those on the Eden Project and Europe's largest vertical solar facade on the CIS Tower, Manchester. Solarcentury has helped thousands of homes go solar through its network of associate installers and is the founding company of the schools initiative Solar4Schools.
In 2007 it was awarded an Ashden Award for its commitment to renewable energy. In 2008, Solarcentury was named the UK's Fastest Growing Renewable Energy Company by UK's Sunday Times Tech Track 100. In 2009, the company was listed in the Top 100 Clean Technology Companies in the world by The Global Cleantech 100, Guardian & Clean Tech Group. www.solarcentury.com
About Enviromena
Enviromena Power Systems is the leading developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Our highly experienced team finances, designs, installs and operates solar power plants. Enviromena Power Systems is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. We have built the region's leading team of solar engineers and project managers with over 50 years of photovoltaic design and project implementation experience.
Enviromena has attracted a broad base of local and international investors, including some of the world's leading venture capital firms.
For further information please contact:
Enviromena:
Sarah Longland
Marketing and Communications Manager
T: +971 50 123 0539
E: slongland@enviromena.com
Solarcentury:
Charlotte Webster
PR Manager
Tel: +44 20 7803 0148,
Mob: +44 799 058 3307
Email: charlotte.webster@solarcentury.com
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