harnessing the power of the sun: shamci (solar heating arab mark and certification initiative)...
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Harnessing the power of the sun:
SHAMCI (Solar Heating Arab Mark and
Certification Initiative)
Presentation by: Rim BoukhchinaTechnical expert - RCREEE
RCREEE PRESENTATION
Independent not-for-profit center Legitimacy through regional governments Currently funded by Germany, Egypt and MS Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt Strong global partners network
Board of Trustees13 representatives
(one of each Member State)
Executive Committee5 representatives
(3 Gov. and 2 Private Sector)
SecretariatExecutive Director and staff
(11 staff and 8 Interns)
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GIZ Advisory Section
RCREEE MISSION
To enable a sustainable growth in Arab states through the adoption of
renewable energy and energy efficiency applications and initiatives
A Significant Share of Renewable Resources and a Highly-Efficient Energy
Consumption in the Arab Region
Capacity DevelopmentResearch and Analysis Technical assistance
SHAMCI BACKGROUND
Assessment of current situation of SWH in
Arab region established by RCREEE
Needs for standardization and certification
of SWHs
Design and implementation of the SWHs
Certification initiative (SHAMCI)
SHAMCI BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW
The first Arab quality certification program of solar thermal products and services in the Arab region.
Provides a regional industrial and regulatory compliance framework for policy makers, industrial sector, and end-consumers.
Promotes adopting standard quality measures, accreditation systems and quality labels across the Arab region.
Tailor made to specific characteristics and needs of Arab states in the MENA region.
SHAMCI BENEFIT
SHAMCI is natively-built to benefit solar thermal
products and services Consumers, Manufacturers
and Authorities in the Arab region.
SHAMCI labeled products combine international
standards with regional specific characteristics
assuring products high quality, safety, reliability,
durability and high performance.
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Authorities :
Improve customer confidence
Facilitate trade barriers and regional collaboration
Streamline compliance monitoring
Create jobs
Promote industrial quality standards compliance
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Manufacturers :
Offer high quality products at reasonable costs
Improve visibility to SWH customers
Achieve operational economies of scale
Simplify test procedures and lower their costs
Develop new markets and create export
opportunities
SHAMCI BENEFIT
Consumers :
Identify high-quality products easily
Assure safety, durability, and reliability
Compare seller prices through standard product
features
SHAMCI NETWORK
SHAMCI Network is an international stakeholder
network which is responsible for developing and running
the program.
Mission : Support solar energy markets by establishing and maintaining a certification
programme that ensures a
specific quality for solar
thermal products and services
in the Arab region.
SHAMCI NETWORK
Members :Network members are representatives from energy authorities,
industrial and private sector, certification bodies, testing and inspection
bodies, consultants, consumers, NGOs, regional and international
organizations: 43 registered members out of 17 countries.
SHAMCI Network is run by an elected board of
ChairpersonLAS
Co-ChairpersonAIDMO
CoordinatorRCREEE
SHAMCI NETWORK
Mandate :
Develop and update the certification standards and scheme.
Harmonize certification practices and processes.
Approve and list certified products.
Manage the program at regional level and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
Select, evaluate, and monitor testing institutions and ensure results accuracy.
SCHEMATIC CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Application: Manufacturer submits
an application form to the
certification body.
Testing: Product sample from
current stock is tested in an
accredited testing facility by an
independent inspector.
Quality: On-site operational quality
check at the industrial facility.
CERTIFICATION SCHEME RULES
Conform to the same : Scope, Standards, Product requirements, Requirements for involved bodies , Attestation of conformity and Product families as Solarkeymark
Solar thermal collectors : ISO 9806
Solar water heating systems : ISO 9459-2 and ISO 9459-5
Thermal solar systems and components : Factory made systems EN 12976-2
REQUIREMENTS FOR INVOLVED BODIES
Certification bodies
• Approved by SHAMCI Network
• A management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065
Test labs
• Approved by SHAMCI Network
• Recognized by one or more certification bodies
• Starting from January 2017 : ISO 17025 accreditation for solar collectors and SWH
Inspection bodies
• Approved by SHAMCI Network
• Recognized by one or more certification bodies
• At least 3 years’ experience with ISO 9001 level factory production control
NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION FACTORS
Institutional
Certification Body
Testing Facility
Monitoring Scheme
SWHs Industry Association
Awareness campaign
REGIONAL FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Regional Requirements
Implement Regional Certification Body
Reference Standards
Testing Scheme
Arab Solar Association
CURRENT SITUATION
Program design and definition of certification rules The Arab Ministerial Council of Electricity (AMEC) of
the League of Arab States endorsed SHAMCI and accept its certification rules.
SHAMCI recognized as the Middle East and North Africa Region certification system by Global Certification for Solar Thermal Product.
Great interest from …..
FUTURE ACTIONS AND NEEDS
Disseminate SHAMCI Program at regional level
Adoption and implementation of the program at the national level
Preparation of the infrastructure needed to set up the certification program : Institutional and regulatory framework, restructure and upgrade involved body….
Qualification of installers
Financial support of the program by regional donors
Thank You
Eng. Rim Boukhchina
SHAMCI Coordinator
Eng. Ashraf Kraidy