This scientific and technical conference, held at the Dubai World Trade Center from November 15th to 18th, 2023, alongside the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), focused on various aspects of photovoltaics. This conference provided a unique platform for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to come together and discuss the latest advancements in solar technology and its impact on the MENA region. The rich program featured sessions covering PV materials and devices, future technologies, PV reliability, and forecasting for performance assessment. Furthermore, areas extended to module and system operation, concentrated solar power, and grid integration play a crucial role in accelerating the green energy transformation.

Eng. Amel Al-Hammadi from the SAASST CubeSat Laboratory attended the event with a poster, "Performance Analysis of 1MW Mono-Si PV System Considering Temperature and Shading Effects." This project was undertaken to design a 1MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system and meticulously study its performance under various conditions, focusing on temperature and shading effects. The work comprehensively analyzes the system's efficiency and reliability in real-world scenarios, addressing critical factors that impact solar energy generation. By evaluating the impact of temperature fluctuations and shading on the system's performance through SAM software, this project provides valuable insights into optimizing the operation of large-scale PV installations. Ultimately, it contributes to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the Middle East and North Africa, showcasing the power of innovative simulation tools in solar energy research.