Dr. Thomas Hillig is founder and Managing Director of THEnergy. THEnergy assists companies in dealing with energy-related challenges. Renewable energy companies are offered strategy, marketing and sales consulting services. For industrial companies, THEnergy develops energy concepts and shows how they can become more sustainable. It combines experience from conventional and renewable energy with industry knowledge in consulting.
In addition to business consulting, THEnergy advises investors regarding renewable energy investments in changing markets. It is also active in marketing intelligence and as an information provider in select fields, such as renewables and mining, through the platform th-energy.net/mining or renewables on islands through the new platform th-energy.net/islands.
Mark Wopicho serves as the CTO at Empower New Energy. Empower New Energy is a renewable energy financier and co-developer that finances, builds and owns clean power plants for commercial, industrial and agricultural energy users in Africa.
Prior to Empower New Energy, Mark was the Technical Director at KAWI East Africa Limited, a company specialized in fast-tracking the adoption of efficient energy and water practices, and the use of alternative energy across Africa.
Mark is credited with co-founding PowerGen Renewable Energy, a leading mini-grid and solar company in Africa, with over 100 employees across five countries and more than $50m of capital raised. PowerGen has brought grid-quality energy access to thousands of Africans with clean, renewable energy systems utilizing cutting edge technology including smart metering and mobile money payment systems. The company also provides Engineering, Procurement and Construction services to commercial and industrial customers using creative financing solutions and has realized over $2 million US dollars in annual revenue.
Mark is a graduate of Kenyatta University with a degree in Energy Engineering.
Freelance consultant with 30+ years in the field of electrical engineering. Worked as a procurement engineer for 15 years, shifting more towards the renewable energy field in 2007. Few of the most significant achievements include establishing the private renewable projects department in EETC, being a part of the ATMP program for reducing no. of birds death in migration seasons by controlling the wind turbine. Adding to that, leading the responsible team for contracting the consultants to do the social and environmental studies of EETC projects (substations and transmission lines).
Finally, contracting about 2000 MW solar energy projects (1465 MW in operation in Benban solar project in Aswan) and 3300 MW solar projects (500 MW in operation).
Eng. Lamya graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Engineering Power Systems Dep and completed her MBA in Strategic Management in 2013 from the Cairo licenced Victoria School of Business.
Adel is an Investment Director at Meridiam, he is currently involved in the development and investment of a wide array of infrastructure projects in North and West Africa.
Before joining Meridiam, Adel was a Director at Renewable Energy Partner (“RnE”) a project development company and advisory boutique firm specializing in renewable energy projects in the Middle East and Africa.
Prior to RnE, Adel worked at leading law firms in Paris and London. He was involved in the financing of energy and infrastructure transactions around the world. He is a qualified Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales as well as being admitted to the New York Bar.
Chemical Engineering, PGDip Finance, Banking & Investment Management Investment Manager Iranga joined AIIM in 2022 as an Investment Associate and was promoted to Investment Manager in 2023. She is a member of the Pan-African investment team, contributing to the full investment lifecycle for AIIF4 – ranging from origination through to execution and portfolio management.
Her responsibilities include financial modelling and valuation, sectoral research, and leading of due diligence workstreams across multiple geographies and sectors. She has played a key role in the execution of several transactions, including AIIM’s USD180 million investment in NOA Group Holdings, a vertically integrated platform delivering net-zero energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients in South Africa, as well as a USD90 million investment in N+ONE Datacentres, Morocco’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator.
Prior to joining AIIM, Iranga worked at Renaissance Capital, where she supported the execution of transactions within the energy infrastructure space in Africa. Iranga holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Investment Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Mr. Ghaddar, the man behind AG Energies, has shown outstanding success in the business of trade, manufacture, and environmental business. He has developed partnerships with both local and some international companies over the past 20 years. His interest and vision for renewable energy to create a clean, green environment started when he pioneered the business of E-Waste treatment, making him the only licensed entrepreneur in the E-Waste business. Hence, with his vision, he is successfully producing gold, silver, and various rare-earth metals from the e-waste.
Since the mid-2000s, he has focused on climate change and renewable energy. He pioneered in realizing the cost of renewable energy and started the renewable energy total solution business. Apart from his current position as CEO of AG Energies, he also serves as the Director of other companies such as Baraka Establishment Ltd., Baraka Agribusiness Development, Yasmina Industries Ltd., Vivitex Trading, Kimko Mining Company Ltd., Maxi Pro Company Ltd., and AG Establishment Ltd. In 1994, he completed his degree in Information System (CIS) at the Ministry of Higher Education in Science and Technology in Beirut, Lebanon.
An expert in the energy field and particularly in the electricity sector, with a particular passion for creativity and learning.
In his early career he worked as an engineer in the control systems and software development fields. Later, at Eskom, he was appointed as Head of Integrated Strategic Electricity Planning, responsible for new capacity investment planning and optimization, as well as its demand-side management and energy efficiency programs.
Inspired by the prospects for the solar photovoltaic industry, led him to start up a company focused on clean energy consulting, engineering design and the development of Solar PV projects. Currently leading a team of professionals at a global leader in Solar PV manufacturing.
Ramon Zheng is the General Manager of Global Sales at SolaX Power, a leading global provider of solar and energy storage solutions. He is responsible for shaping the company’s worldwide sales strategy, strengthening international partnerships, and driving market expansion across all continents.
With his leadership, SolaX Power has built a strong presence in diverse markets, offering a complete portfolio of energy solutions that cover residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale storage applications.
He also brings extensive leadership experience in B2B markets, enabling SolaX Power to develop strong customer networks and create long-term value for global partners.
Ramon has played a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge technologies to customers worldwide, helping accelerate the transition to clean energy and ensuring SolaX Power remains at the forefront of the global renewable energy industry.
As the CEO and Founder of Advanced Engineering Consultations (ADVEC), I leverage my extensive experience in renewable energy and regulatory frameworks to provide innovative solutions for the energy sector.
With over 10 years of experience in the field, I have successfully led multiple EU-funded projects aimed at promoting the integration of renewable energy into the Egyptian power system. My expertise spans from designing regulatory frameworks to developing investment planning reports, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices.
I hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on renewable energy and a diploma in energy regulation from Florence School of Regulation – FSR Energy. Additionally, I am a certified expert in climate and renewable energy finance, further enhancing my ability to deliver sustainable and financially viable solutions. My mission is to contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future.
