Eng. Hashim Al-Zahrani

ICC Head
GCC Interconnection Authority

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Forum Day One: Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Addressing opportunities and challenges for integrating energy storage solutions in existing and upcoming projects

This panel brings together experts from the oil and gas, utility, and energy development industry to address obstacles related to storage of energy in existing and upcoming projects. Panellists will address

Key challenges the industries face without energy storage systems and the long term benefits in implementing it now
Key drivers to integrate energy storage systems including cost versus long term benefits
Solutions and technologies available in the market today to store renewable energy

Forum Day Two: Thursday, 25 May 2017

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

11:45 AM Case Study: Pumped storage: The Middle East’s potential for hydroelectric storage

Understanding the use of pumped storage in power generation
Analyzing the advantages of pumped storage in GCC
Addressing feasibility of pump storage in GCC and analysing strategic locations for development