Head of Origination and Asset Management at MASDAR Daniel Calderon (left) and Head of Development Cooperation, International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz (ISC Konstanz), Tobias Klaus at the Qatar Alternative Energy Investors Summit yesterday. Salim Matramkot
DOHA: The concluding day of the 4th Annual Qatar Alternative Energy Investors Summit witnessed over 12 international and regional industry experts underscoring the need for developing access to quality renewable energy projects and understanding the economic case for alternative energy in Qatar.
Heads of various financial institutions from across the region gathered yesterday to discuss investment opportunities and challenges for alternative energy in the region.
Participants also explored case studies on current and future projects in Egypt,a session led by Dr Mahmoud El Garf, Chairman, Industrial Development Authority (IDA) — Ministry of Trade and Industry of Egypt.
“MENA has all the ingredients, and all attendees [at this summit] have their own areas of expertise, so now we just need to work on bringing them all together. We have the necessary financial resources and that is the first step, we just have to continue working together,” explained El Garf.
Rebecca Groening, Business Development Manager at Energy Research Centre of Netherlands said she was very optimistic about the region’s development.
Omran Al Kuwari, CEO,Green Gulf and John Dewar, Partner and Chair of the Islamic Finance Practice, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &McCloy LLP were among other experts who took part in yesterday’s discussions. Dr Alex Amato, Head of Sustainability, Qatar Green Building Council, spoke on the “Passivhaus Bridge” and its applications within the Middle East and North African context.
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