The 17th World Renewable Energy Congress 2016 organized by World Renewable Energy Network (WERN) and University of Bahrain (UOB) will be held on December 3-8 under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Abdul-Husain Ali Mirza- Minster of Electricity- Kingdom of Bahrain. The purpose of this flagship congress is to bring together researchers, designers, developers and practitioners interested in the advances and applications in the field of Renewable Energy Technologies. WREC16-BH will feature a comprehensive technical program including keynote speakers, business and industry panels, and vendor exhibits. Also, attractive sessions will be included for successful renewable energy projects in GCC region and women in renewable energy field. WREC16-BH will also include an exhibition of a broad range of renewable energy technologies and products for electricity production, heating, cooling, agricultural applications, water desalination, applications.