Renewable energy is emerging as a critical component in the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) sustainable energy transition. The renewable landscape in the MEA region is rapidly evolving, with investment increasing and several countries in the area becoming global front-runners in renewable energy development.
In this on-demand summit, UL’s experts and renewable energy industry leaders explore how developers can tap into the potential of renewable energy and how stakeholders can mitigate risk as they work toward their sustainable energy targets. View the recorded sessions to find out how we can work together to unlock the potential of renewable energy for a more sustainable future.
Learning objectives:
- Gain insights into renewable energy trends and explore what the future holds
- Understand the technical, legal and financial challenges specific to the Middle East and Africa
- Unlock the true potential of data to optimize the performance of renewable energy projects
Speakers
Turki Al Sheri, CEO of KSA, ENGIE
Daniel Calderon, co-founder and CEO, Alcazar Energy
Pierre-Antoine Berthold, CEO Africa, Akuo Energy
Christopher Cantelmi, principal of infrastructure investment, International Finance Corporation
Iwan Walters, partner and head of clean energy MENA, Eversheds Sutherland
Vishal Rander, director of project and infrastructure finance, Deloitte
Ivano Iannelli, CEO, Dubai Carbon
Dr. Raed Ahmad Bkayrat, senior energy strategist, Clean Energy Business Council
Fadhila El Discha, renewable energy solutions consultant, South Pole
Marcelle Combrink, solar division manager, Jubaili Bros Solar
Aaron Leopold, CEO, Africa Minigrid Developers Association
Chinedu Igbokwe, CEO, Stellaris Power Solutions
Tatia Lemondzhava, energy¬ specialist, World Bank Group
Rik Wuts, off-grid utility solutions, Powerhive
Mohammed Alghamdi, renewable lab supervisor, Gulf Renewables Lab
Hamid Syed, vice president and general manager of MEA, UL
Chakradhar Byreddy, director of renewables for Asia Pacific, UL
Cristian Algar, director for advisory services for EMEA and LATAM, UL
Perihan Gurbas, renewables lead, UL
Daniel Barandalla, solar advisory lead for EMENALA, UL
Adrian Wain, environmental sustainability manager, UL
Joseph Padbury, business development manager for Sub-Saharan Africa Renewables, UL
Santiago Lopez, global director of aAsset Management Services, UL
Christopher Ziesler, director of Renewables Advisory Services, UL
Peter Johnson, senior project engineer for renewables, UL
Dr. Peter Lilienthal, global microgrid lead, UL
Jose Javier Ripa, head of business development for EU, MENA and LATAM renewables, UL
Colleen O’Brien, principal engineer, UL
Webinar date
March 9-10, 2021