The Solar Week UAE 2024: Conference & Awards, organized by SolarQuarter, took place on September 12, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The event brought together prominent leaders in the UAE’s solar energy sector for a series of insightful panel discussions, focusing on the country’s renewable energy goals and strategies to drive innovation in the industry.
The first panel, “CXO Roundtable: Integrating Renewables – Strategies for Utility Solar & Storage Expansion in UAE,” featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr. Samar AlGhalebi, Energy Expert and Sustainability Advocate; Hari Prasad, Technical Director at Capton Energy; Stephen Molden, Director of Execution and Delivery at Infinity Power; Amir Mokhtar, Director – Development & Project Management at Three Eight Six; and Waleed Alhallaj, Head of Business Development MENA at Amarenco.
Moderated by industry experts, the discussion explored critical strategies for expanding utility-scale solar and storage projects across the UAE. Panelists addressed the importance of integrating cutting-edge technologies and storage solutions to meet the country’s growing energy demands and sustainability goals. The discussion also highlighted the UAE’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, with a focus on optimizing the grid and ensuring long-term reliability and resilience in renewable energy infrastructure.
The second panel, “Empowering C&I Growth: Innovations and Strategies in Distributed Solar and Energy Storage,” delved into the growing commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market. This discussion featured leading voices, including Pierre Cheyron, Managing Director Africa, Middle East, and Asia at ENGIE Energy Solutions; Michel Abi Saab, General Manager at Emerge Limited; Valantis Mikrommatis, Vice President of Key Account Development at Yellow Door Energy; Manoj Divakaran, Managing Director at Empereal Energy Services; Laurent Longuet, CEO at SirajPower; Jeffrey Beyer, Managing Director at Zest Associates; L K Verma, Founder & Managing Director at Powernsun; and Wasif Shaikh, CTO at X-NOOR.
Panelists discussed the future of distributed solar systems and energy storage innovations that are transforming the C&I sector. The focus was on solutions that allow businesses to reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, and contribute to sustainability efforts through distributed energy resources.
Both panels underscored the UAE’s leading role in the global transition to renewable energy and its commitment to achieving ambitious sustainability targets. These discussions offered attendees valuable insights into the strategies shaping the future of solar energy, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact.
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