With continuously surging demand for clean energy in the Middle East, the SSDC Live Day „MENA Solar Power Briefing” will shed light on the renewable energy opportunities in the region with particular focus on solar energy. Expert speakers representing companies across the whole value chain present best practice examples, new emerging business models, game-changing financing opportunities and share their visions to achieve sustainable growth path for all segments. Special focus will be put on lessons learned and optimization potential to overcome current challenges – delegates will be able to gain a profound understanding of the different market dynamics and received valuable first-hand information from industry players of all sizes:
8:00 – 8:30 AM CEST
Setting the Scene for Clean Energy Development in the MENA Region: The Solar Road to Excellence
Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, Managing Director, Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC)
8:30 – 8:50 AM CEST
The Future of Renewables in the GCC
Khaled Sharbatly, Managing Director, Desert Technologies
8:50 – 9:10 AM CEST
Best Practice in PV Power Plant Development
Andrew Renton & David Gilchrist, Principals, Castletown Law
9:10 – 9:30 AM CEST
Emergence of the C&I segment in the GCC – Status-quo and future outlook
Marin De Montbel, Managing Director, Total Solar ME DG
9:30 – 9:50 AM CEST
Maximizing the Green Investment Potential in KSA
Turki Mohammed Alshehri, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE in Saudi Arabia
9:50 – 10:10 AM CEST
Financing Distributed Solar in the UAE – with case studies from MNCs and SMEs
Michael McBurney, Business Development Associate, Yellow Door Energy
10:10 – 10:30 AM CEST
The Five Ingredients of a Successful Solar Project Start
Hans Jürgen Sauter, EVP Middle East of ZIMMERMANN PV-Steel Group