In a public private partnership, the project is co-financed by the Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology and co-ordinated by the German Energy Agency (Dena) within the framework of its Solar Roofs Programme for Foreign Market Development.
MAN Ferrostaal contributes the major part of the funding for the solar plant, which has a value of about EUR170.000.
"The donation provides MAN Ferrostaal with the opportunity to show social commitment where it has an immediate effect," explains Dr. Matthias Mitscherlich, Chairman of the Executive Board of MAN Ferrostaal, the decision to donate the plant. "At the same time, the donation gives MAN Ferrostaal the chance to make its solar power division visible to the public in the Middle East. The idea for the project itself originated with the "Future for Palestine" initiative of Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad.
In the opinion of Stephan Kohler, Executive Director of the German Energy Agency, the Middle East is of particular interest for solar technology projects. "Many countries have ideal preconditions: growing economies, a growing population, an increasing energy demand and an intensive solar radiation around the year. The plant for Talitha Kumi shows clearly what can be realized with solar solutions in the region. The Dena Solar Roofs Programme is an ideal platform to showcase and communicate the positive effects of the use of solar energy from an economical, environmental and social point of view. It also demonstrates the immense potentials for the creation of new employment opportunities in these countries."
The installation of the solar plant at Talitha Kumi is to take place on schedule in September and October 2009. The plant will go into operation in early December. An event at Talitha Kumi, celebrating the new plant going into operation, will be attended by faculty members of the school and the board of MAN Ferrostaal, the Managing Director of the German Energy Agency, representatives of the two German Federal Ministries, the Palestinian National Authority and members of the Berlin Mission.
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About MAN Ferrostaal AG:
MAN Ferrostaal AG, Essen, is a global provider of industrial services in plant construction and engineering. As a general contractor in plant construction, the company offers project development, project management and financial planning for turnkey installations, including petrochemical plants, gas and solar power stations, oil and gas installations, biofuels and industrial plants. MAN Ferrostaal operates as an independent sales and service partner for machine and systems manufacturers in the automotive, printing and packaging machinery, piping and marine construction sectors, and employs around 4,400 people in 60 different countries. In 2008, its annual turnover amounted to EUR1.6bn. 70% of the shares in MAN Ferrostaal AG are held by the International Petroleum Investment Company from Abu Dhabi (IPIC), while 30% are owned by MAN AG (Munich, Germany). www.manferrostaal.com.
About the German Energy Agency (Dena):
The Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (Dena) - the German Energy Agency - is the German competence centre for energy efficiency and renewable energies. Its manifold objectives include the rational and thus environmentally-friendly production, conversion and use of energy and the development of sustainable energy systems with a greater emphasis on renewable energy sources. Its shareholders are the Federal Republic of Germany, the KfW Bankengruppe (KfW banking group), Allianz SE, Deutsche Bank AG and DZ BANK AG. www.dena.de/en
About the Dena Solar Roofs Programme for Foreign Market Development:
The "Dena Solar Roofs Programme for Foreign Market Development" was developed by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (Dena) - the German Energy Agency. Over the past five years, this programme which is supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has supported German solar energy firms introducing services and products to international markets. The Dena Solar Roofs Programme provides a framework for the planning and installation of solar thermal energy and photovoltaic power systems in promising foreign markets, often at German international schools or Goethe-Institutes. The initiative delivers training programs, public relations and marketing efforts to accompany these installations. The goal of these 'beacon projects' is to demonstrate the high quality of German renewable energy products and systems.
Media contact:
Daniel Reinhardt
MAN Ferrostaal AG
Corporate Communications
Hohenzollernstrasse 24
45128 Essen
Germany
Phone: +49-201-818-2424
Fax: +49-201-818-3525
MAN Ferrostaal AG, Essen, is a global provider of industrial services in plant construction and engineering. As a general contractor in plant construction, the company offers project development, project management and financial planning for turnkey installations, including petrochemical plants, gas and solar power stations, oil and gas installations, biofuels and industrial plants. MAN Ferrostaal operates as an independent sales and service partner for machine and systems manufacturers in the automotive, printing and packaging machinery, piping and marine construction sectors, and employs around 4,400 people in 60 different countries. In 2008, its annual turnover amounted to EUR1.6bn. 70% of the shares in MAN Ferrostaal AG are held by the International Petroleum Investment Company from Abu Dhabi (IPIC), while 30% are owned by MAN AG (Munich, Germany). www.manferrostaal.com.
About the German Energy Agency (Dena):
The Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (Dena) - the German Energy Agency - is the German competence centre for energy efficiency and renewable energies. Its manifold objectives include the rational and thus environmentally-friendly production, conversion and use of energy and the development of sustainable energy systems with a greater emphasis on renewable energy sources. Its shareholders are the Federal Republic of Germany, the KfW Bankengruppe (KfW banking group), Allianz SE, Deutsche Bank AG and DZ BANK AG. www.dena.de/en
About the Dena Solar Roofs Programme for Foreign Market Development:
The "Dena Solar Roofs Programme for Foreign Market Development" was developed by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (Dena) - the German Energy Agency. Over the past five years, this programme which is supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has supported German solar energy firms introducing services and products to international markets. The Dena Solar Roofs Programme provides a framework for the planning and installation of solar thermal energy and photovoltaic power systems in promising foreign markets, often at German international schools or Goethe-Institutes. The initiative delivers training programs, public relations and marketing efforts to accompany these installations. The goal of these 'beacon projects' is to demonstrate the high quality of German renewable energy products and systems.
Media contact:
Daniel Reinhardt
MAN Ferrostaal AG
Corporate Communications
Hohenzollernstrasse 24
45128 Essen
Germany
Phone: +49-201-818-2424
Fax: +49-201-818-3525
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