ABB\nSaudi Arabia hosted the first Energy Efficiency Symposium in Riyadh with key\nindustry leaders, our guest\nspeaker Eng. Abdul Rahman Al Fadhel gave insights on achieving\nsustainable energy performance in business operations. The symposium\nfeatured interactive discussions among all stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nfollowing day the second Energy Efficiency Symposium took place in Khobar. An\ninsightful presentation from Dr. Fahad Al-Sulaiman, PhD, PMP, CEM, CEA,\nLEED – Director IR center for renewable energy & power\nsystems about energy efficiency initiatives & opportunities\nin Saudi Arabia followed by Dr. Azzedine Yahiaoui – Research\nEngineer, center of excellence in energy efficiency presentation about\ninnovative technology in energy efficiency. Their valuable input\nsupported our discussion about reducing carbon emissions. Guests from Aramco,\nSabic, SWCC, Wttco and many others joined the symposium and actively\nparticipated in the discussions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saudi Arabia energy efficiency symposium\nparticipants shared their company and personal vision towards energy efficiency\nand engaged in a group workshop to come\nup with ideas for a green future and plan towards sustainability. Participants\nhighlighted how ABB products and\nsolutions contributed in their energy efficiency journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cABB\n#energyefficiencymovement is completely aligned with the kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030\ninitiative. Industrial activities and processes consume nearly 45 percent of\ntotal generated electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. So,\nthe potential for energy savings in industries and utilities is enormous,\nespecially in systems utilizing electric motors. Our products portfolio can\nsupport the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\u2019s initiative to enhance energy efficiency\nmandates and with more companies joining the #energyefficiencymovement, we\u2019ll\nbe able to achieve significant results\u201d said Abdullah Alotaibi, Vice President,\nABB Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Launched\nin March 2021 by ABB, the #energyefficiencymovement is a multi-stakeholder\ninitiative to raise awareness and spur action to reduce energy consumption,\ncarbon emissions, and combat climate change. Companies are invited to join the\nmovement and make a public pledge as a way of inspiring others to take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n