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Solar and Storage Egypt

The 5th edition of Solar & Storage Live MENA is scheduled for May 29-30, anticipating 5,000 attendees, including domestic and international participants, along with 150 exhibitors and speakers. Positioned as the largest event in North Africa, it serves as a significant platform for stakeholders in the region's solar and storage sectors.

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As concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability intensify, the 2024 Solar Outlook Report underscores the increasing importance of solar energy in reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. With countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Morocco, and Egypt leading the charge, the MENA region now boasts one of the world's highest levels of solar energy potential, with ...

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The Net-Zero Solar Champions Program Launch Event gathered nearly 200 attendees. This initiative represents a strategic alliance between MESIA and key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector, including JA Solar, Nextracker and Envision who are sponsoring this initiative.  This program seeks to drive widespread adoption of solar energy solutions across the Middle East region, accelerating the ...

MESIA Launches Net-Zero Solar Champions Program: A Bold Step Towards Sustainable Energy

MESIA launches the Net-Zero Champions Program, aiming to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Industry leaders like Nextracker and JA Solar express support, emphasizing the significance of sustainable energy solutions. The program empowers organizations to commit to net-zero carbon emissions through solar energy. Key features include expert guidance, networking opportunities ...

Sergio Merelo

With a technical background including a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Systems and a Master of Science in Electronics, I have been involved in the power market for more than 22 years, covering aspects from power generation to transmission and distribution. After six years in General Electric as a field engineer for power generation projects, I joined Applus+ in 2007. Since then, I ...

Spotlight on Karim Meghrebi, Executive Director at Orisun Invest

Karim is the Founder and Executive Director of Orisun Invest, a project origination platform in renewable energy which has closed 605 MW of solar and wind transactions in 9 countries since 2021, and with more than 1.8 GW under mandate with leading IPP and investors.

Spotlight on Youssef El Sayed, CEO at PVH Middle East

Youssef El-Sayed arrived in PVH Middle East in 2020 with a consolidated background as the former CEO of manufacturing companies in the USA and the Middle East . Renowned for his expertise in the global steel market and a strong international strategic vision, Youssef has assumed the role of CEO in PVH Middle East. Under his leadership, the company became the leader solar tracker supplier in the ...

Spotlight on Marcelle Combrink, General Manager - MENA at Menlo Electric & MESIA Board Member

With 15 years of leadership in the MENA region, his experience in strategic planning, sales amplification and customer satisfaction, combined with his proven ability to foster strong relationships and execute projects with transparency and efficiency, allows him to drive Menlo Electric's significant growth. 
An MBA holder from the University of Cumbria with a focus on energy and sustainability ...

Spotlight on Duaa Kasida, Founder and General Manager at Kasida Engineering Consultancy

Duaa Kasida, the founder of Kasida Solar Engineering Consultancy, graduated as a renewables engineer in 2014. Overcoming challenges in war-torn Syria, she pursued a master's degree in renewables. With experience in industrial electricity and solar energy, she co-founded Alnasser Solar Pump Trading in UAE in 2019, focusing on MENA region projects, notably in Yemen. Despite hurdles for women in the ...

Spotlight on Nasir M. Khan, Directo r- General Manager - Middle-East, Africa, India at HY Solar

Nasir Mahmood Khan brings over 14 years of rich experience in sales and business development within the renewable energy sector, focusing on the Middle East and African markets. His career features impactful roles at leading organizations such as Sungrow, Trina Solar, Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC), and KEC International Ltd. Nasir’s expertise is deeply rooted ...