The Smart Electric Grid Conference, hosted by the Department of Energy, discusses sustainability, renewable energy and future directions.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy in Riyadh, under the slogan “Integrated Solutions for Sustainable Energy”, the Tenth Conference on Smart Grids will be launched from December 12 to 14, 2022. In this version, the conference will look at the impact of sustainability, renewable energy, legislation and future directions for smart grids.

The sponsorship of this conference by the Ministry is part of its ongoing efforts to develop and share experiences in areas related to the electricity sector, at a time when the sector is undergoing a radical transformation in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through strategic initiatives to achieve the diversification of sources of electricity generation. and localization of the components of the sector in line with the objectives of the Kingdom Achieve an optimal energy balance for electricity generation by 2030 through a number of important initiatives and programs such as the National Renewable Energy Programme, which will help increase the share of renewable energy in total electricity generation capacity to approximately 50% by 2030, and the Liquid Fuels Phase-out Program, which aims to phase out approximately 95% of all liquid fuels used in the three main sectors (electricity generation) . and desalination, industry and agriculture) by 2030. This is achieved through the implementation of electrical interconnection projects in countries, as well as improving the security and reliability of electricity supply and the use of technologies. Modern and artificial intelligence in the expansion and development of its networks and applications to improve the services provided, as well as the completion of the installation of smart meters for all subscribers in the Kingdom, which exceeds 10 million subscribers.

Through officials, professionals and experts in the field, the conference will discuss the latest developments in the regulation, policy and legislation aspects of the sector in a way that promotes its growth and development, as well as the impact of smart grid technology localization initiatives and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence systems and blockchains, cybersecurity applications and the most important data of the industrial revolution. The fourth place in this area is ways to develop business and global experience in smart grid systems.

Within the framework of the conference, meetings will be held for a number of officials of state bodies and departments, managers, specialists and experts in the field of electric power industry from around the world.

The conference will feature many preparatory workshops on topics of central importance to the smart grid industry, such as the application of artificial intelligence in smart grids, infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations, advanced grid protection systems and other specialized topics.

On the sidelines of the conference, there will be an accompanying exhibition that will bring together the largest international and local specialist companies to showcase their products and provide their services, as well as witness the signing of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding that contribute to the growth and development of the sector. For more information on conference and registration, you can visit the official website: https://Saudi-sg.com.