The Solar Equipment Development Unit (UDES), affiliated to The Renewable Energies Development Center (EPST/CDER), had the honor of hosting, on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, a German delegation composed of representatives from various companies working in the field of renewable energies and representatives of government institutions.

   The delegation was received by Dr. Abbas, Director of UDES/(EPST/CDER), in the presence of Mr. K. Imessad, Deputy Director of EPST/CDER, Mr. R. Sahraoui, General Secretary of The EPST/CDER, and the heads of the unit's divisions.

The visit began with a meeting between the two parties during which presentations were made.



The first presentation, led by Mr. Imessaad, focused on the various research activities of the EPST/CDER, its missions, and its different units.

The second presentation, led by Mrs. Merabti, Head of the Refrigeration and Water Treatment by Renewable Energies Division (FTEER), concerned the Solar Equipment Development Unit, its various projects, and achievements in the field of renewable energies.

The third presentation, led by Mr. Bouchakour, Director of the CDER subsidiary (ER2), emphasized the efforts of the CDER through its subsidiary and the photovoltaic platform, and its resolutions for the success of the country's energy transition.

This visit is part of an exchange of experiences and discussions on potential partnerships between the two countries.

Both sides discussed various ways to strengthen and promote bilateral relations in the renewable energy sector, particularly through the development of cooperative research projects that would leverage the expertise of both countries.

   At the end, the delegation visited the mobile brackish water desalination plant powered by solar photovoltaic energy, as well as the Unit's various laboratories, including :
  • Distillation and desalination of brackish and seawater laboratory.
  • Refrigeration production using solar thermal energy laboratory.
  • photovoltaic equipment applications laboratory .


   The delegation received detailed explanations regarding the research and development work carried out within the unit.