Renewable and Alternative Energy Association of Pakistan hosting International Exhibition/ Conference on Renewable and Alternative Energy at Karachi Expo Centre from 01 – 03 November

Karachi, September 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): Renewable and Alternative Energy Association of Pakistan ( REAP ) is hosting the 3rd International Exhibition / Conference on Renewable and Alternative Energy at Karachi Expo Centre from 01 – 03 November 2013. This was stated by Mr Abbas Sajid, chairman REAP Karachi chapter. He was addressing a press conference at Karachi press club here. Mr.Shaaf Mehboob Vice President REAP and other office bearers were also present on the occasion.

He said, due to the severe Energy Crisis in the country combined with rising costs of fuel and electricity and reduction in cost of Alternative Energy products like solar panels, the use of Renewable and Alternative Energy is gaining momentum. It is becoming feasible to invest in both Off Grid as well as On Grid Energy systems.

This combined with Government support and good returns on investment is attracting more and more Domestic and International Investors to this field. With abundant sunlight and wind available in the country there is no reason why we cannot gain Energy Security and provide cheap and sustainable energy to our masses, which in turn will help our Industry and Exports to earn much needed foreign exchange for the country.

The REAP EXPO 2013 is the only truly representative RE and AE event of the country where visitors will be able to see, compare and discuss the most up-to-date products and technologies. Displays will include systems for commercial, industrial, residential and institutional applications including complete systems, individual components and latest products of RE and Plumbing fields he added.

He said, a Conference will run concurrent to the Expo featuring reputed foreign as well as local speakers who are experts in their fields. Presentations will be made on RE and opportunities available for different RE and Plumbing Technologies.

There will be discussions on Local as well as International Renewable Energy Initiatives and Technologies. Problems will be highlighted and solutions proposed specially related to the domestic energy crisis.

Abbas Sajid said that the 3rd International Exhibition on Renewable and Alternative Energy will provide a great opportunity and unique chance to meet top officials, professionals and key decision-makers from related industries. Senior executives from prominent national and multi-national organizations have already consented to visit and participate in the Expo / Conference.

This year the event is being organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Plumbing Professionals.

The Expo / Conference is being supported by International companies like GIZ from Germany and all concerned Government Departments like AEDB, Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies, Ministry of Water and Power, ENERCON, ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter and Pakistan Society of Plumbing Professionals.

For more information, contact:
Mohammad Abbas Sajid
Chairman – REAP Karachi Chapter
Renewable and Alternate Energy Association of Pakistan (REAP)
1st floor, 2-C, Sunset Lane 1,
Phase II Ext. DHA,
Karachi.
Tel: 021-35397546
Mobile: +92300-8233368
Email: abbassajid@enggserv.com