Hybrid PV Power Plants II: Business Models for 24/7 Renewable Power Plant Supply

Sangeetha has worked in the energy transition and sustainability space for over 14 years. At EUPD, she tracks market developments closely - from policy and regulatory change to key players, equipment providers and emerging business models. She identifies client's requirements and curates market intelligence products, marketing campaigns, events or bespoke consulting projects to meet them.

Laurent Longuet is the Chief Executive Officer of Positive Zero's Generation business (SirajPower). With a career spanning over two decades, Laurent brings a wealth of experience in leading and executing international energy projects, specializing in the solar sector. As the CEO of Positive Zero's power generation arm, Laurent oversees the management of the largest distributed solar energy portfolio in the GCC, boasting a capacity of more than 140MWp in the UAE. Under his leadership, SirajPower has achieved impressive results since its inception in 2015, such as reducing over 140,400 metric tons of carbon emissions, installing solar PV systems on more than 600,000 sqm of roofs, and operating more than 500 buildings, making a significant impact on the regional energy landscape. a global perspective, working towards a new energy economy. Laurent holds a BS from Ecole Normale Supérieure and a MS from Paris Tech, both in France.

Ahmed Alshehri is an Energy Engineer II at King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from King Saud University, specializing in solar energy and CSP systems. He has seven years of experience in the renewable energy field, focusing on thermal energy systems and energy modeling. Ahmed is passionate about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and innovation in the energy sector, aiming to advance sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner, more efficient future.

Currently a Sr. Renewable Energy expert at K.A.CARE, with expertise in PV and CSP technologies. Previous work in the field of photovoltaics includes R&D in the field of multijunction solar cells which was partly funded by the US Department of Energy and NREL. This work resulted in developing the world's first solar cell to exceed 40% efficiency under concentration in 2007 which was followed by leading a multidisciplinary team to commercialize the technology. Raed obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has several publications in addition to 29 issued patents in the field of advanced electronics and solar cells, with prior work experiences in high tech companies such as IBM and Boeing.

Pierre Holstein is an accomplished logistics and supply chain leader with over two decades of experience at Kuehne + Nagel, where he has progressed through various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Business Development for Industrial & Aerospace, Pierre oversees strategic initiatives and global business growth for key verticals. His expertise spans industrial solutions, key account management, and strategic business development, gained through roles such as SVP, Global Head of Industrial Vertical and Vice President of Global Industrial Solutions. Pierre's career began with a solid foundation in logistics services, earning his apprenticeship through HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration (2002-2005). With a track record of driving innovation and operational excellence, he has played a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies that deliver value across global markets.