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29 November 2016
Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) hosted in collaboration with GSO the inaugural meeting of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Technical Committee for Renewable Energy and Power Storage Technologies (GSO-TC13) in Doha, Qatar. The two-day meeting was held at the Movenpick Hotel, Doha on 27-28 November, 2016 and was attended by members from various GCC countries.
The meeting commenced with the opening address by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD who welcomed all members and appreciated their efforts of mutual cooperation and coordination. In his address, he commented "Organizing such committees between the GCC states is beyond doubt very beneficial as it will facilitate in improving the codes and specifications of materials and systems related to renewable energy and hence, its performance in our region's climate."
The GSO-TC13 members reviewed the topics presented by each state and discussed the action plan for the regional standardizations in the field of renewable energy technologies and energy storage. Members also discussed the latest developments in this regard at the international level and shared regional case studies with a discussion on their outcomes and learnings in the relevant field. A five years action plan has been developed by the committee for their nearby future projects in compliance with international & regional references.
On this occasion, Eng. Abdul Aziz Shuweir, representative of the Standardization Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) endorsed the importance of the GSO-TC13 and its role in standardizing regional specifications and assured that the GSO is ready to support the technical committee to carry out the tasks assigned to it in line with the objectives of the member states to maximize the use of renewable energy sources.
In the end, Dr. Yousef Alhorr praised the achievements and contributions from the GCC states that were presented during the meeting and shared the recent research projects in the field of dual solar thermal and solar panels undertaken by GORD representing the state of Qatar in the committee. He also stressed on the importance of effective and continuous communication between the members of the committee, which would facilitate in overcoming any difficulties in achieving the optimal performance level for the committee to work towards the common objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Following the first day of the meeting, on 28th November 2016 a number of field visits were arranged for the members of the committee. They first visited Technohub - located at the Qatar Science & Technology Park, where Dr. Essam Alsarrag, Director Research at GORD brief them about the various research projects related to renewable energy including:
At the end, GSO-TC13 members praised the initiatives carried out by major research institutes in Qatar in addition to the great work done by GORD for arranging the first meeting of the GSO Technical Committee for Renewable Energy and Power Storage Technologies (GSO-TC13).
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About GSO: https://www.gso.org.sa
About GORD: www.gord.qa
The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) was founded in 2009. It is a member of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and a non-profit governmental organization established at Qatar Science and Technology Park to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient, and environmentally responsible building practices in Qatar and the Gulf. GORD joins the global effort to meet the present needs without compromising the rights of the future generations. It is committed to contribute to the sustainable development of the MENA region by promoting sustainability best practices through the development of its flagship Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).
GORD has three main centers of excellence:
GSAS Trust is responsible for the development and administration of GSAS green buildings and infrastructure certification framework for the projects in the MENA region seeking GSAS accreditation for their design, construction and/or operation.
GORD Institute runs multi-disciplinary scientific research programs through its own resources as well as its partnerships with local and international institutions. The aim is to foster innovation, advance knowledge, share experiences and build networks to enhance the sustainable built environment.
GORD Academy offers capacity building programs to create lifelong learning environment for practitioners and professionals working in the built environment.
GORD also addresses wide range of environmental and sustainability issues through its affiliated centers of excellence
Qatar Carbon Trust (QCT) is dedicated to facilitate the climate actions and carbon management in Qatar and the region for a greener, cleaner and safer world.
Gulf Green Mark (GGM) is the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System in the GCC and MENA region. It is to declare environmental footprints of products and materials used in the construction industry during their life cycle.
© Press Release 2016
Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) hosted in collaboration with GSO the inaugural meeting of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Technical Committee for Renewable Energy and Power Storage Technologies (GSO-TC13) in Doha, Qatar. The two-day meeting was held at the Movenpick Hotel, Doha on 27-28 November, 2016 and was attended by members from various GCC countries.
The meeting commenced with the opening address by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD who welcomed all members and appreciated their efforts of mutual cooperation and coordination. In his address, he commented "Organizing such committees between the GCC states is beyond doubt very beneficial as it will facilitate in improving the codes and specifications of materials and systems related to renewable energy and hence, its performance in our region's climate."
The GSO-TC13 members reviewed the topics presented by each state and discussed the action plan for the regional standardizations in the field of renewable energy technologies and energy storage. Members also discussed the latest developments in this regard at the international level and shared regional case studies with a discussion on their outcomes and learnings in the relevant field. A five years action plan has been developed by the committee for their nearby future projects in compliance with international & regional references.
On this occasion, Eng. Abdul Aziz Shuweir, representative of the Standardization Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) endorsed the importance of the GSO-TC13 and its role in standardizing regional specifications and assured that the GSO is ready to support the technical committee to carry out the tasks assigned to it in line with the objectives of the member states to maximize the use of renewable energy sources.
In the end, Dr. Yousef Alhorr praised the achievements and contributions from the GCC states that were presented during the meeting and shared the recent research projects in the field of dual solar thermal and solar panels undertaken by GORD representing the state of Qatar in the committee. He also stressed on the importance of effective and continuous communication between the members of the committee, which would facilitate in overcoming any difficulties in achieving the optimal performance level for the committee to work towards the common objectives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Following the first day of the meeting, on 28th November 2016 a number of field visits were arranged for the members of the committee. They first visited Technohub - located at the Qatar Science & Technology Park, where Dr. Essam Alsarrag, Director Research at GORD brief them about the various research projects related to renewable energy including:
- Hybrid Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
- Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPVs)
- Photovoltaic and Thermoelectric Hybrid System (PV-TEG)
- Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Systems (PVT)
- Bi-Facial PVs with cold mirrors
- Crystalline and thin film PVs
- Wind Turbines
- Network Integration
At the end, GSO-TC13 members praised the initiatives carried out by major research institutes in Qatar in addition to the great work done by GORD for arranging the first meeting of the GSO Technical Committee for Renewable Energy and Power Storage Technologies (GSO-TC13).
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About GSO: https://www.gso.org.sa
About GORD: www.gord.qa
The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) was founded in 2009. It is a member of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and a non-profit governmental organization established at Qatar Science and Technology Park to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient, and environmentally responsible building practices in Qatar and the Gulf. GORD joins the global effort to meet the present needs without compromising the rights of the future generations. It is committed to contribute to the sustainable development of the MENA region by promoting sustainability best practices through the development of its flagship Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).
GORD has three main centers of excellence:
GSAS Trust is responsible for the development and administration of GSAS green buildings and infrastructure certification framework for the projects in the MENA region seeking GSAS accreditation for their design, construction and/or operation.
GORD Institute runs multi-disciplinary scientific research programs through its own resources as well as its partnerships with local and international institutions. The aim is to foster innovation, advance knowledge, share experiences and build networks to enhance the sustainable built environment.
GORD Academy offers capacity building programs to create lifelong learning environment for practitioners and professionals working in the built environment.
GORD also addresses wide range of environmental and sustainability issues through its affiliated centers of excellence
Qatar Carbon Trust (QCT) is dedicated to facilitate the climate actions and carbon management in Qatar and the region for a greener, cleaner and safer world.
Gulf Green Mark (GGM) is the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System in the GCC and MENA region. It is to declare environmental footprints of products and materials used in the construction industry during their life cycle.
© Press Release 2016
