Huawei, world leader in digital energy solutions, was one of the main sponsors of the fourth edition of the World Power-to-X Summit which was held in Marrakech on October 8 and 9, 2024. Placed under the High Patronage of Huawei Majesty King Mohammed VI, this major summit took place under the theme “Expanding the horizon of Power-to-X with the Morocco Offer: Together for a clean and sustainable future”. This year, the summit particularly highlighted “The Morocco Offer”, positioning the Kingdom as a key player in the transition to a sustainable economy, with green hydrogen at its heart.
Organized by the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), in collaboration with the Green H2 Cluster, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the Moroccan Sustainable Energy Agency (of the masses), under the aegis of the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of the Kingdom of Morocco, this prestigious event brought together experts, industrialists and policy makers to discuss technological innovations and development opportunities in the field of Power -to-X (PtX).
Building on the success of the previous edition, the World Power-to-X Summit 2024 brought together more than 1,150 participants from over 35 countries, representing various sectors, with renowned speakers, high-level discussion sessions and fruitful bilateral meetings.
For Huawei, this participation highlighted the company’s commitment to pushing the frontiers of energy innovation, serving the population and economic development of Morocco. In its stand, the company presented its latest advances in the field of smart energy solutions, with a particular focus on digital technologies and their role in decarbonization.
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Ahmed Rouizem, Technical Director of the Smart PV activity of Huawei Northern Africa (North, West and Central Africa), welcomed the success of this major initiative and declared to this effect: “Our participation at the World Power-to-X Summit reflects our commitment to supporting the transition to clean and sustainable energy. We put our technological expertise at the service of this ambition, by integrating digital and electronic solutions that meet the growing needs for green energy, in particular hydrogen, which is of growing strategic importance for the Kingdom of Morocco. »
For his part, Mr. Jad Zhao, General Director of the Digital Power Department at Huawei Morocco, announced “In line with the ambitious energy transition policy and the massive investments undertaken by Morocco in the field of renewable energies, this summit of scale, born from the convergence of the vision of all the partners, is an ideal opportunity for collaboration to build a better future, by focusing on innovation and the reduction of carbon emissions. With its expertise and know-how, Huawei is proud to present its latest technologies and green digital solutions to actively support its partners, working together for the sustainable development of the hydrogen energy industry in Morocco and Africa. »
Green hydrogen and decarbonization: Huawei at the heart of tomorrow’s challenges
In the context of the race towards carbon neutrality, Huawei intends to play a central role by developing technologies that combine efficiency and sustainability. The summit offered the company a suitable platform to showcase its innovative solutions in the field of digital power, particularly in terms of intelligent energy management and optimization of industrial processes.
Among the key themes addressed during the two days of conferences are the technological challenges linked to the large-scale production of green hydrogen, new models of public-private partnerships, as well as financing opportunities to accelerate the development of projects PtX.
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The rich and varied program of this edition included plenary sessions, thematic panels, masterclasses, networking spaces and a rich exhibition space, testifying to the importance of this meeting.
A summit focused on partnerships and disruptive technologies
Huawei, which makes technological innovation its main growth lever, took advantage of this major industry meeting to strengthen its collaborations with players in the energy ecosystem. By relying on its cutting-edge solutions, the company intends to contribute to the transformation of the sector and the deployment of sustainable energy projects.
The World Power-to-X Summit is part of Huawei’s global strategy aimed at promoting an inclusive energy transition and accelerating the development of low-carbon solutions on a national and continental scale. Through its participation, Huawei reiterates its desire to create a strong and lasting impact by leveraging innovation and collaboration.
