Dii - Desert Energy
Preliminary studies and analysis by Dii GmbH has been the successful backbone of major project developments like Noor 1 (160 MW CSP Project developed by ACWA Power), nearly 300 MW of PV developments in Algeria alongside of the 14MW wind farm that came into reality due to the push by Dii in these markets. So we can say that Dii has a track record of 10years working behind the scenes of developing major projects in the MENAT region. ..How will ‘100% Renewables’ work?
Smart integration of different types of renewables, grid interconnections, flexible demand and different types of storage will ensure emission-free round-the-clock security of supply at lowest costs! The PV power generation costs only a few cents/kWh during sun-hours coupled with cheaper ‘cold storage’ to cover cooling demand day and night. Decreasing prices of Solar Thermal power generation costs with energy storage techniques has led to reliable power supply 24*7. On the other hand, wind power generation is cheap as well as can play the role of baseload power generation method during day and night. The international grid interconnections will facilitate to level power generation fluctuations ensuring security and capturing synergies among different production and load patterns. Moreover, with the aid of various storage facilities, demand response, demand side management, smart grids, etc. the goal of 100% Renewables is possible in the near future. ..- PV, including industrial size rooftop
- Wind (on shore)
- Solar Thermal applications / with or without thermal storage
- Storage (power, heat, cooling, hydrogen)
- Power grid extensions and interconnections, including undersea cables
- Desalination in connection with renewables
- Hybridization, reaching better economics
- Innovations: Smart grid solutions, smart city, EHV, hydrogen
- Various demand side solutions levelling volatile supply through market based or controlled demand adaptations
- Accelerate Deployment by overcoming hurdles for emission free technology projects
- Encourage transparent, open markets offering realistic price signals and showing true competitiveness of renewables
- Capture synergies through transmission capacities across national boarders increasing resilience, reducing cost and increasing share-ability of renewables
- Participate in regional development through localization, job-creation, capacity building and know-how transfer
- Identify and find solutions for key hurdles for RE projects and grids
- Share best practice, regulatory knowledge and policy advice
- Add to assessments and planning of renewables projects and grid extensions
- Organize country specific workshops addressing the local project
- Host an exclusive Leadership Summit annually
- Participate in in-depth international programs
The market is moving swiftly towards the utilization of the available RE potential as we can see below the latest project developments in the MENAT market follows the once proposed project locations in the region. Dii has identified more than 850 RE projects in the region on its march towards 100% renewables. (Source: Dii Project database)
The Dii Toolkit Initiative
Dii's "Toolkit for Renewable Energy Grid Integration, Project Development & Industry Localization" is derived from Dii's partners as well as RE industry expert professionals’ know-how, experience, & best practices. The objective of the Dii's Toolkit is to provide RE industry stakeholders, both private and public, with access to state-of-the-art measures & techniques (tools) which enable accelerated and smooth integration of large amounts of renewable energy into existing power grids & ensure tangible and durable benefits to the region.

Dii Toolkit Scope of Work:
- Toolkit checklist for bankability of RE projects, system requirements for RE grid integration, operators technical capability to manage high levels of variable RE generation, local industry & job creation & retention factors, business transparency factors.
- Practical tips on project development, public and private procurement and localization, thus assuring: best value for money, industry involvement, Job creation, sound financing, transparency & build of trust amongst stakeholders.
- Planning for gradual increase of RE generation at local, national, regional and international scale.
- Country case studies & sharing of know-how & expertise.