SolarQuarter Middle East Leadership Night Power100 Winners

On the evening of April 16th, the SolarQuarter Leadership Night Power100 Middle East Awards unfolded in grandeur at the Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, marking a significant milestone in the Middle East solar industry. This exclusive networking gala brought together 80+ top-tier executives for an evening of insightful leadership discussions and prestigious award recognitions, celebrating the contributions and achievements of leaders in the solar sector.

The event highlighted the accomplishments of a distinguished group of professionals who are driving the future of solar energy in the region. The 2024 SolarQuarter Power 100 Middle East Awards honored the following individuals for their exceptional contributions:

1. H. E. Ms. Nawal Alhanaee, Director of Future Energy Department, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure – UAE
2. Dr. Eng. Sinjar Tomeh, Deputy Minister of Electricity, Ministry of Electricity – Syria
3. Dr. Jauad El Kharraz, Executive Director, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
4. Mr. Abhayjit Sinha, Director, EY
5. Mr. Abhhey Kumarr Raina, Head Renewable Business, Danway Electrical & Mechanical Engineering LLC
6. Mr. Adly Kafafy, Vice President, Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia
7. Mr. Ali-Tahir Jaffery, Executive Director, Standard Chartered Bank
8. Mr. Amit Jain, Global Chief Executive Officer, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
9. Mr. Antoine Poussard, Managing Partner, FINERGREEN
10. Mr. Ashwani Dudeja, Group President and Director (Green Hydrogen & Ammonia), ACME Group
11. Mr. Badar Munir Chaudhry, Senior Vice President – Head of Energy Sector, Mashreq
12. Mr. Daniel Zywietz, Founder & Chairman, Enerwhere
13. Mr. Fabian Lettl, Vice President, Marubeni Corporation
14. Mr. Faisal Albirdisi, Chief Technical Officer, Noor Energy 1
15. Mr. Fazil Abdul Rahiman, Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Change, TAQA Group
16. Mr. Jeremy Crane, Chief Executive Officer, Yellow Door Energy
17. Mr. Karim Megherbi, Founding Executive Director, Orisun Invest
18. Mr. L K Verma, Founder & Managing Director, Powernsun
19. Mr. Laurent Longuet, Chief Executive Officer, SirajPower
20. Mr. Mahabir Sharma, Chief Technical Officer, AMEA Power
21. Mr. Marco Castillo, Senior Director – Dry Utilities, Red Sea Global
22. Mr. Marcus Schrauf, Chief Executive Officer – Solar, Fas Energy
23. Mr. Mohammad Z. Obaydat, Chief Executive Officer, SAMT
24. Mr. Moussi Ammar, Founder and Member of the Executive Board, Arab Renewable Energy Commission AREC
25. Mr. Muhammad El Demerdash, Cofounder – CEO, Engazaat
26. Mr. Olivier Bordes, Managing Director Middle-East, EDF Renewables
27. Mr. Pierre Cheyron, Managing Director Africa, Middle East and Asia, Engie Energy Solutions
28. Mr. Rasmi Hamzeh, Executive Director, Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) – Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (MEMR)-Jordan
29. Mr. Ravneet Singh Bhalla, Director – Energy Sector Advisory, KPMG Lower Gulf
30. Ms. Shivani Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer (UAE), CleanMax
31. Mr. Stephen Molden, Vice President Operations, Three Eight Six
32. Mr. Tareq Khalifeh, Managing Director, MASE
33. Mr. Wasif Shaikh, Chief Technology Officer, X-NOOR
34. Mr. Zaki Nashif, Vice President, Etihad Water and Electricity

The Power 100 Middle East Awards is an annual recognition program by SolarQuarter that showcases the visionaries, pioneers, and leaders in the solar industry across the Middle East. The awards spotlight individuals and organizations that have made substantial strides in solar technology, policy innovation, and project development, helping shape a sustainable energy landscape for the region.

The SolarQuarter Power 100 Middle East Awards is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that have propelled the solar industry forward in the Middle East. It serves as a platform to honor those who have championed clean energy initiatives, contributing significantly to the region’s progress and sustainability in the energy sector.