Dr. Aailal Elouali, ENCG Dakhla. On a potential off-grid renewable energy policy in the Dakhla region's desert: Agriculture and fishing. 9th ICSA, August 2019,Denmark 9th ICSA International Council for Sustainable Agriculture (for Food Energy and Industry) RELIABLE RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR OFF-GRID EMPOWERING RURAL HABITATS 9th ICSA International Council for Sustainable Agriculture (for Food Energy and 25-29 August 2019, Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy, Hurup Thy, Denmark International Advisory Committee Mrs. Jane Kruse (Denmark) Prof. N. El Bassam (Germany) Prof. Dr. Rishi Behl (India) Prof. Mitsuru Osaki (Japan) Prof. Gurbachan Singh (India) Dr. Manfred Kern (Germany) Prof. Theo Kleynhans (SA) Prof. O. Badran (Jordan) Prof. Edward Arseniuk (Poland) Prof. Ravi N. Chibbar (Canada) Prof. Dr. Fakhru’l Razi A. (Malaysia) Prof. Dr. Azmi Yahya (Malaysia) Prof. Dr. Ir. M. A. Malek (Malaysia) Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan (Iraq) Prof. Dr. Aailal Elouali (Morocco) Dr. A. R. Siddiqui (Bangladesh Prof. A. Riedacker (France) Prof. V. S.Tomar (India) Prof. Geert Haesaert (Belgium) Prof. P. Bhalla (Australia) Dr. E. Dzantor (USA) Dr. A. Bagci (Turkey) Prof. Li Dajue (China) Dr. Lajos Bona (Hungary) Dr. Ibrahim Togola (Mali) Dr. A Wais (Afghanistan) Mrs. Marcia Schlichting (USA) Andrew Opong (Ghana) Prof. Aliriza Noorpoor (Iran)

1. International Conference on
RELIABLE RENEWABLE ENERGIES FOR
OFF-GRID EMPOWERING RURAL HABITATS
9th ICSA
International Council for Sustainable
Agriculture (for Food Energy and
Industry)
Nordic Folkecenter
for Renewable Energy,
Denmark
International Center for
Renewable Energy,
Germany
Danish Test and Resource
Centre For Small Wind
Turbines, Denmark
ICSA,
Germany
Food and
Agricultural Organization,
UN, Rome, Italy
University of
Technology,
Baghdad, Iraq
25-29 August 2019, Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy,
Hurup Thy, Denmark

2. Introduction
This conference promotes the efficient usage of natural
resources for production of renewable energy by rural
agricultural communities in order to ensure food safety and
security; it also promotes the usage of sustainable energy for
various farm activities as well as to conserve water resources and
environment.
The theme of the conference is carefully selected to serve the
interests of governments, private sector and the public as a
whole.
It is great to hold the conference again at Nordic Folkecenter for
Renewable Energy, institution which shows strong commitment
and active leadership in promoting innovation on sustainable
energy.
The conference is an occasion for local and international
researchers to share knowledge and exchange experiences.
In the past, the conference were held eight times: two times in
Germany and one time each in Denmark, China, Canada, Japan,
Malaysia and Iran.
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3. The Conference
Researchers are requested to submit their papers to the
conference on the following topics:
1. Energy, Food and Water Security and policy
2. Green Renewable Energy Systems
3. Usage of Small Wind Turbines for Agricultural Applications
4. Energy, Environment in Industry and Environmental Impact
5. Sustainable and Eco-friendly Agriculture
6. SMART Farming Technology
7. Value Added Zero Waste Processing Technology
Conference Topics
Organizing Committee
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Preben Maegaard (Director Emeritus, Nordic Folkecenter,
Denmark)
Conference Co-Chair
Jane Kruse (Director, Nordic Folkecenter, Denmark)
Chairman of International Committee
Prof. Dr. N. El Bassam (IFEED, Germany)
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4. The Conference
International Committee Secretariat
Prof. Dr. Thamer Ahmad Mohammad (College of Engineering,
University of Baghdad, Iraq)
Marcia Schlichting (IFEED, Ohio, USA)
Prof. Dr. Rishi Behl (SSARM, India)
National Secretary
Daniele Pagani (Nordic Folkecenter, Denmark)
International Advisory Committee
Mrs. Jane Kruse (Denmark)
Prof. N. El Bassam (Germany)
Prof. Dr. Rishi Behl (India)
Prof. Mitsuru Osaki (Japan)
Prof. Gurbachan Singh (India)
Dr. Manfred Kern (Germany)
Prof. Theo Kleynhans (SA)
Prof. O. Badran (Jordan)
Prof. Edward Arseniuk (Poland)
Prof. Ravi N. Chibbar (Canada)
Prof. Dr. Fakhru’l Razi A.
(Malaysia)
Prof. Dr. Azmi Yahya (Malaysia)
Prof. Dr. Ir. M. A. Malek (Malaysia)
Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdul Hassan (Iraq)
Prof. Dr. Aailal Elouali (Morocco)
Dr. A. R. Siddiqui (Bangladesh
Prof. A. Riedacker (France)
Prof. V. S.Tomar (India)
Prof. Geert Haesaert (Belgium)
Prof. P. Bhalla (Australia)
Dr. E. Dzantor (USA)
Dr. A. Bagci (Turkey)
Prof. Li Dajue (China)
Dr. Lajos Bona (Hungary)
Dr. Ibrahim Togola (Mali)
Dr. A Wais (Afghanistan)
Mrs. Marcia Schlichting (USA)
Andrew Opong (Ghana)
Prof. Aliriza Noorpoor (Iran)
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5. The Conference
Conference Tentative Program
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6. The Conference
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Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsor:

7. Practical Details
The Venue
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy is a location known
worldwide among energy experts. At the centre, visitors are able
to experience different renewable energy technologies and to
have a complete overview on how could a transition towards a
100% renewable energy society occur.
The conference hall is located in SkibstedFjord, which is an
example of innovative underground architecture. The building,
with its 670 m2 and its 140 places, is the ideal location for
conferences on renewable energy topics, and enjoys a very
pleasant indoor climate in every season.
More information about Folkecenter can be found on:
http://www.folkecenter.net/
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8. Practical Details
Accommodation
Accommodation possibilities for the conference delegates are
the following:
Nearby hotels in Hurup Thy (6 km, shuttle bus);
Guest House of Folkecenter;
Low costs hostels (please see Booking.com and AirBnB);
Farm hotel Skibstedgaard, 1.5 km from Folkecenter;
Prices of accommodation and contact details will be available
separately. Conference participants will have to make their own
hotel booking.
A list of possible accommodations can be found here:
http://www.folkecenterevents.net/pages/Practical_info.html
NOTE: There is also the possibility for shared accommodation
(mainly for students). Please contact the conference national
secretary for more information.
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All communications should be directed to:
Mr. Daniele Pagani (conference Secretary)
Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy,
Kammersgaardsvej 16, Sdr. Ydby,
7760 Hurup Thy, Denmark
Telephone: +45 97 95 66 00
Email Address: dp@folkecenter.dk
Conference Website: www.folkecenterevents.net

9. Practical Details
Travelling
The main Danish Airports are Copenhagen (CPH), Billund (BLL)
and Aalborg (AAL).
From Copenhagen airport, Intercity trains with travelling time of
4,5 h departure every hour. Tickets can be bought directly in the
airport.
Folkecenter will offer a one-time pick up from both Billund and
Aalborg airports. Please, contact the national secretariat for more
information.
General information about travelling can be found here:
http://www.folkecenterevents.net/pages/Practical_info.html
Note: For visa application, a letter will be provided to the
participants after registration and payment of the conference fee.
Weather
Weather in the last week of August is modest with average
temperatures at 12–14°C. Bright sunny days are expected,
however, morning and evening hours are cooler and warm
clothes are recommended.
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10. Practical Details
Registration
Please, use this link for registering:
http://www.folkecenterevents.net/pages/Register_ICSA.php
Paper presenters should include their abstract (one page) in the
registration form; in addition, abstract should be sent also to
Prof. Dr. Thamer Ahmad Mohammad (tthamer@gmail.com) and to
Prof. Dr. N. El Bassam (info@ifeed.org).
The Book of Abstracts will be distributed to the participants upon
their arrival. All accepted papers will be edited and published in
the Book of Proceediding of the Conference.
Exhibition and poster presentation facilities: exhibitors and
poster presenters are invited to display their products. Please
contact the national secretary for more information.
Conference Fee
Paper presenter
Normal participation
Student (upon presentation of
a valid student card)
Folkecenter & IFEED pass
150 € (before 31 July 2019)
200 € (after 31 July 2019)
200 € (before 31 July 2019)
250 € (after 31 July 2019)
50 €
0 €
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11. Sponsorship
Why Sponsoring the Event?
The conference is a unique chance for your company or
organization to discover new business possibilities: professionals,
academics and potential customers from all over the world will
join the event, enlarging your market opportunities. Ensure
yourself an advantage over your competitors by making your
company visible at the event and secure potential customers and
partners for your future activities!
How Can I Promote my Company?
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Folkecenter offers you two
opportunities to achieve your goal:
Participation to our Company
Meeting Event, which will take
place during the last day of the
conference: you will have a space
for you, where you will have the
chance to present your solutions to
potential customers/partners;
Help us making the event great by
supporting us through the desired
sponsorship program: benefits will
be important!
Did you know?
Sponsorship does not
only help promoting
your activities: it is also
a good way to lower
your taxes! In Denmark
you can deduct up to
15.900 kr/year for
general sponsorships,
but if you can proof
that the sponsorship
benefits your activities,
the amount can be
much larger...

12. Sponsorship
Sponsorship Packages
If interested in sponsoring the conference or in attending the
Company Meeting Event, please contact Mr. Daniele Pagani,
dp@folkecenter.dk
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