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Morocco
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Ministry of Energy,
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Morocco
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Mohamed Berdai
Centre de Dèveloppement des Energies
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Walid Shahin,
National Research Energy Centre
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Jordan -
Ziad J. Sabra,
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
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Eng. Ziad Jibril Sabra is the Director of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources - Jordan. He is responsible for implementing policies, strategies, plans and commercial size projects in this field for the purpose of maximizing the utilization of local energy resource in the energy mix. Eng. Sabra is a key leader in Renewable Energy field at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, where he joined the ministry in 1987 and has held various designations and responsibilities include acting as Research and Projects Engineer, Section Head of Renewable Energy Applications at the Renewable Energy Department and Section Head of Non-Conventional Power Generation Section at the Electricity Department. Presently, he is a directly involved in the implementation and follow up of several renewable energy projects, especially the 80-90 MW Wind IPP project, 50-100 MW Solar thermal power generation project in addition to other projects including waste to energy projects, as well as Energy Efficiency studies and measures. He has conducted post graduate courses and advanced training in Germany, Spain and Italy in this field and participated in several international conferences and seminars, as well as several studies, reports and publications in the field of energy, renewables in particular. He is a member of several local committees for studying and evaluation of different proposals for IPPs projects. He is a member of the Technical Working Team for privatizing the Electric Power Generation and Distribution sectors in Jordan. He is also a member of the International Steering Committee of the World Renewable Energy Congress of WREN at the UK. In addition, he is a member in the Executive Committee of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) at Cairo, and working as the Focal Point of Jordan at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) currently hosted in Abu Dhabi, as well as the National Coordinator for the Mediterranean Solar Plan (MSP) of the Union for the Mediterranean. |
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Daniel Calderon,
Masdar
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Jamila Matar,
League of Arab States
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Anhar Hegazi,
United Nations ESCWA
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- Dr. Anhar Hegazi is the Director of the Sustainable Development and Productivity Division (SDPD) in UN ESCWA. She is directing UN ESCWA activities in the areas of water, energy, enterprise development, agriculture and rural development, as well as the related climate change issues. She is also the Focal Point for coordinating UN ESCWA activities with the League of Arab states in the areas relevant to sustainable Development.
- Ms. Hegazi is a mechanical power engineer holding a PhD degree in Power Systems. She has over 37 years of experience in different Sectoral Development fields. Her expertise covers areas from R&D to field implementation with specific emphasis on energy planning, energy efficiency, renewable energy and related environmental issues.
- From 1970 to 1997 she has served with different Egyptian organizations, mainly the National Research Center and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy where her latest post was the R&D Sector Director at the New and Renewable Energy Authority - NREA of Egypt (1994-1997).. She also taught at the environmental Research Institute as well as the American University in Cairo.
- Dr. Hegazi acted as a consultant for different regional and international organization including African Development Bank, FAO, UNDP, DESA and UNEP. She published a wide spectrum of research papers, studies and consultancy reports on different energy related development issues.
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Chandrasekar Govindarajalu,
World Bank
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Chandrasekar Govindarajalu has worked extensively on energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change mitigation issues at the World Bank. He facilitated Global Environmental Facility (GEF) support for the Concentrated Solar Power CSP projects in Egypt and Morocco which are among the first Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) projects in the world. He is currently leading a GW level CSP scale-up effort in the MENA region which has recently received endorsement of support from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF). His key areas of interest include renewable energy and energy efficiency financing, off-grid electrification. He is co-author of the book “Financing Energy Efficiency: lessons from China, Brazil, India and beyond. |
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Philippe Lorec,
Mediterranean Solar Plan
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Mr Philippe Lorec is the deputy director general for energy and climate in the ministry of ecology, energy & sustainable development since 2007. He is in charge of international affairs and governmental negotiations.
Mr Philippe Lorec had been assigned by the French presidency to manage the Mediterranean Solar Plan within the new launched ‘Union for the Mediterranean’.
His previous positions were Diplomatic Adviser (2005-2006) in the cabinet of two Ministries of Industry (Mr Devedjian and Loos), adviser to the chairman of the Direction of international and economic affairs (2004-2005). Before he was program Manager to the French minister of Defense.
Mr Philippe Lorec is senior lecturer in international relations in Sorbonne and Science Po, Paris.
Born in 1967, Philippe Lorec is a engineer. He holds also a MS. degree in microelectronics (Jussieu, Paris).
philippe.lorec@developpement-durable.gouv.fr |
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Oliver Steinmetz,
DESERTEC
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80 per cent Business Administration plus 80 per cent Computer Science.
Over 20 years of practical experience in supranational institutions, large and small enterprises (mainly investment banking and manufacturing): High-Tech IT and organisation.
Very rare combination of high-level academic training: Ph.D. and Diploma in computer science and business administration. Fulbright scholar to the University of Massachusetts.
Born in 1961, married, two children aged 14 and 17. |
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David Gonzalez,
European Investment Bank
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Energy Engineer in the Projects Directorate, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Division.
In charge of the technical and economical appraisal of energy project proposals submitted to the EIB, I have extensive experience in renewable energy, notably in solar (CSP as well as PV) Before joining the EIB I worked as Project Leader in Red Electrica Internacional, a consulting subsidiary of Spanish TSO, and as Radio Engineer in France Telecom Research and Development. I hold a double MSc in Electrical Engineering from the ‘Universidad Politécnica de Madrid’ and from the ‘Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité’.
My presentation will be focused on the Mediterranean Solar Plan, its goals, the technical and financial barriers to be overcome to achieve them, and the EIB contribution to the MSP. |
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Ravi Suri,
Standard Chartered Bank
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Simon Monk,
Instrata Capital
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Mr. Simon Monk is a Managing Director with Instrata Capital and is responsible for infrastructure investment. During his career he has advised on over US$50 billion of equity and debt transactions for infrastructure projects and companies. He has extensive infrastructure experience and has worked across a range of sub sectors including power, water and transportation and with clients in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Mr. Monk holds a diploma in Corporate Finance from the ICAEW and a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Durham, United Kingdom. |
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Thomas Ruschen,
Deutsche Bank
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Dr. Thomas Rüschen is globally responsible for Asset Finance & Leasing, a product group within Deutsche Bank’s Corporate and Investment Division. He joined Deutsche Bank in 1990 and worked in various functions within Corporate and Investment Banking in Frankfurt, London and Milan.
In this capacity he is also a member of the Global Banking Executive Committee.
In addition to his global responsibility he acts also as CEO of Deutsche Immobilien Leasing GmbH, Düsseldorf, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG.
Thomas is also a member of the ESC Environmental Steering Committee of Deutsche Bank Group. Furthermore he is Member of the Group of Founders of DESERTEC Industrial Initiative.
Responsibilities he held since 1990 include the role as Senior Relationship Manager within Relationship Management/Structured Finance in London and a role within Credit Risk Management. From 1997 to 2000 he was responsible for the corporate banking business in Continental Europe outside of Germany. Prior to taking over his current function in 2003, he served as Country Manager for Deutsche Bank in Italy.
Following the completion of his studies at the University of Mannheim he wrote his thesis on the topic of „Consulting Banking“ at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt where he completed his PhD. Subsequently he worked for two years for a management consultancy. |
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Louy Qoaider,
German Aerospace Centre (DLR)
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Tamer Shafik,
Deputy Commercial Director,
Orascom
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Michael Geyer,
Abengoa Solar
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José Manuel Nieto,
Acciona
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Thermoelectric-Bioenergy B.D. Director, Acciona Energía
Former Construction Director for CSP in Acciona Energía
Over 15 years experience in Utility Scale Energy projects including, Nuclear, Cogeneration, Biomass, Wind and Solar CSP
Over 20 years experience in Design / Construction / Project Management
Industrial Engineer, ETSII Madrid UPM |
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Gerhard Gleissner,
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company (ADWEC)
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Gerhardt Gleissner has more than35 years of experience in the field of Power and Water Industry in various positions and in many countries.
Extensive Top Level Management and “hands on Project Development / Implementation experience” covering the following as per career path:
- Project Engineer and Project Manager, design and manufacturing of Steam Turbines,
- Consulting Engineering Services related to privatisation or privately financed Power / Water Projects for Utilities, Governments, Lenders and Sponsors
- Development and Management of new companies and businesses
- Department Head, Privately Financed Projects/Operation
- Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of a Consulting Engineering Company, Travers Morgan Lahmeyer Power (TMLP) in UK
- Currently Managing Director and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Power and Water Company (ADWEC) in the United Arab Emirates.
Major success in business/company development, privately financed power/water projects, privatisation projects, tendering, negotiation, project implementation and general management up to Board level in international business environments. |
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Houda Allall,
Mediterranean Observatory Energy (OME)
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Dr. Houda BEN JANNET ALLAL: Director of Studies and Head of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Division at OME, joined OME in 1992 where her activities include energy prospects, analysis and financing of renewable energy projects, energy efficiency and demand side management, implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and especially the Clean Development Mechanism in the Mediterranean region, impact assessment projects. She has also participated in several research projects and studies for the EC and has coordinated and is the coordinator of large Euro-Mediterranean projects for DG-Research dealing particularly with renewable energy development in the Mediterranean region such as REMAP, MEDRES and MED-CSD Projects. Dr BEN JANNET ALLAL is also lecturer at the Ecole des Mines de Paris and the University of Versailles. She is graduated in energy economics at the Institut Français du Pétrole, the University of Paris2/Assas and the University of Dijon (France). She also holds a PhD from the Ecole des Mines de Paris. |
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Luis Crespo,
Prothermsolar
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He founded the Solar Energy Department in CASA in 1975. Afterwards he joined Interatom/Siemens (Bensberg-Germany) team for the design and construction of the CRS project of the AIE (Almería). In 1982 he was appointed technical director in ASINEL for the German-Spanish GAST project (Solar Tower type with high temperature pressurized air) and AWEC-60 one (1 MW wind turbine). Then he was appointed as Director of the Renewable Energy Institute (CIEMAT / Madrid) where he promoted and coordinated R&D projects in all fields of R.E.
In 1990 he decided to switch from his technical carrier to a managerial one joining the CDTI (financing technological agency of the Spanish Ministry of Industry) as deputy director. Afterwards he was appointed general manager of the Spanish Association of new technologies (AENTEC / Madrid). In 1992 he was appointed as general director of a venture capital company for the regional development of Extremadura (Spain) showing a positive track record with 50 new companies incorporated after 15 years of activity.
In 2008 he came back to the R.E. field as General Secretary of PROTERMOSOLAR and general manager of the new R.E. Technological Center of Andalucia, CTAER.
He also teaches business administration and macroeconomics at the Politechnical University of Madrid.
He has been member in various E.U and international R&D committees as well as in more than 30 board of directors of industrial companies. |
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Klaus Wenzel,
MED ENEC
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Mr. Wenzel is Economist and works as Senior Business Developer at GTZ International Services (German Agency for Technical Cooperation). He has more than 25 years experience in bilateral and multilateral cooperation projects and programs in 25 developing and emerging countries in Africa, East Europe and Asia. He has specific know-how and working experiences in the fields of environment and sustainable energy as well as for technology transfer and business cooperation. In his last assignment, he was Team Leader of the EU-financed MED-ENEC project promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies in Buildings in the southern and eastern Mediterranean. |
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Dana Younger,
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Ennis Rimawi,
Catalyst Private Equity (Cleantech)
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Catalyst is the Arab region’s first specialized Energy and Water Technology (Cleantech) Fund. Catalyst’s current portfolio ranges from solar solutions companies to specialized oil/gas efficiency tools companies. Catalyst has also provided advisory services to Saudi Aramco in R&D commercialization. Over the past 18 years Ennis’ focus has been on technology business building, turnarounds, manufacturing, and investment structuring in the US and Arab region. He is the founder of ONEWORLD Software Solutions and led the subsequent turnaround of Estarta Solutions, which is partially owned by Microsoft and Cisco. During this period Ennis also led several private equity investment transactions from both the “sell side” and the “buy side”.
Ennis is the Executive Chairman of Millennium Energy Industries, Chairman of X3M International, and a Director of Omni Oil Technologies.
Additionally he is a founder of NetCorps (NGO) and the MIT Arab Alumni Association, and a member of the YPO, YAL, and Young Global Leaders.Ennis is a graduate of MIT’s Leaders for Manufacturing Fellows Program. BS in Eng. Systems (’91) MIT, a MS in Environmental Eng (’96) MIT, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management (’96). |
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Kevin Sara,
Nur Energie
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Kevin has been involved with start-ups and entrepreneurs for most of his career. After earning his MBA at Ecole National des Ponts et Chaussées, he co-founded the European Telecom and Media Investment Banking practice at Salomon Brothers, advising governments on privatisation and entrepreneurs on entering deregulated markets, and deploying emerging technologies such as wireless telephony and the internet. Later, at Nomura International, Kevin founded a technology principal investment group and invested in over 35 European and US emerging technology companies. More recently, while working on his PhD in Energy Policy at Imperial College, Kevin co-founded Hazel Capital, a clean-tech investment management company with investments in private clean tech companies. |
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Jurgen Kern,
Kernenergie
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Guenter Schneider,
Enolcon
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