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Dr. Puzant Baliozian, VDMA - Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association

Lead Consultant of Sector Group Photovoltaic Equipment

Germany

Dr. Puzant Baliozian is the VDMA PV Equipment Group's project manager since September of this year. He is involved in techno-economic studies for manufacturing capacity of PV along the value chain and represents the interests of European PV equipment manufacturers internationally. The PV Sector Group at VDMA also publishes the yearly international technology roadmap for photovoltaics (ITRPV) showing highly relevant technology projections and trends. Dr. Baliozian studied physics at the American University of Beirut (BSc., 2014) and has a specialization in renewable energy (MSc. 2016) from the university of Freiburg. From 2016 until recently, he worked at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg in the field of photovoltaic production technologies where he also did his PhD. He is best known for developing the passivated edge technology for separated industrial solar cell concepts, to boost cell and module efficiencies.

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Dr. Nabih Cherradi, Desert Technologies

Chief Technology Officer

Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nabih Cherradi is Desert Technologies' Chief Technology Officer. Has spent over 34 years building on a long track record of equipment's/production lines as well as business development in the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. Prior to joining Desert Technologies, Nabih is also the CEO of EmpowerSun, a Swiss based photovoltaic energy consultancy, which he founded in 2009. In the meantime, he also co-founded ISWT a French solar developer company. From 2007-2009, as a Vice President/CTO, he accompanied Yingli Green Energy in its fast expansion with responsibility for the technology and manufacturing. He also participated in its IPO in New York (NYSE). As operations & process director at Applied Materials from 1997 to 2007 Nabih was responsible for installing turn-key semiconductor and photovoltaic production lines throughout the world, installing multiple GWs of production capacity across a ten year period. As a scientist, he focused on advance materials for different applications working with different industries (Semiconductor, Photovoltaic and Hard tools) He holds a PhD on materials sciences from the University Henri Poincaré, Nancy as well as an MBA, from the Business School of Nancy, (France).

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Dr. Radovan Kopecek, International Solar Energy Research Center (ISC)

Director and CTO

Germany

Dr Radovan Kopecek received his diploma in physics from the University of Stuttgart in 1998 and studied as well at Portland State University (Oregon, USA), where he obtained a Master of Science degree already in 1995. In 2002, he completed his doctoral thesis in Konstanz in the field of crystalline thin-film photovoltaics. Until the end of 2006, he was group leader for n-type cell technology at the University of Konstanz. As one of the founders of ISC Konstanz, Dr Kopecek has been a full-time manager and researcher at the institute since 2007 and was managing director, CTO and head of the Advanced Solar Cells department until June 2023 and head of the Strategy and Education department since July 2023. He is the author of several books and more than 200 articles and holds several patents for the production of n-type PV technologies. He is the organizer of several workshops that he started in Konstanz, such as nPV, bifiPV, tandemPV and BCworkshop. Dr Kopecek was on the board of EUREC (Association of EU's R&D centers involved in renewables) from 2016 to 2021. In 2018, he co-founded ATAMOSTEC - a research and development center for desert modules and systems in Chile and has been on the board since 2022. In 2022, Dr Kopecek was also elected to the board of the ESMC (European Solar Manufacturing Council). Since May 2023, he has been one of the spokespersons for the PV Production Working Group of the BMWK (Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection).

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Eren Engür, Malta Inc

VP-MEA

US

Solar & Energy Storage Executive with 20+ years of Global experience. Extensive functional knowledge with accomplished marketing, financial, business development and technology skills. I'm a seasoned professional with extensive functional knowledge with accomplished marketing, financial, business development and technology skills with a keen understanding of RE market design/fundamentals and business models, and strong in-market commercial and transactional experience who lived in 3 continents.

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Dr. Muhammad Rashid, University of Warwick

Assistant Professor

UK

Dr Muhammad Rashid is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, where he is involved in the development of battery technology and electric mobility in the UK. He earned his Ph.D. in Mech. Eng. from IIT Delhi in 2016 which was focused on the development of battery technology in India. He also did his master's (2011) and bachelor's (2009) in Mech. Eng. from India. For the past 13 years, he has been working in various segments of battery technology, i.e., battery design and development for electric vehicles and 2nd life applications. He has gained this expertise via working on different industrial projects with various batteries (ILLIKA, AMTE Power, UKBIC, British Volt) and EV manufacturers (JLR, Bentley, Norton, Aston Martin) in the UK; and European Metal Recycling and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi on various clean energy projects. He has several publications in high-impact journals and attended various conferences as a guest speaker.

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Intersolar & ees Middle East 2024 Set to Ignite Region's Solar Energy Sector

Press Release – Monday, April 8, 2024

Pforzheim, Freiburg, Dubai – April 8, 2024. Intersolar & ees Middle East, the premier event for the solar and energy storage industry in the region, is poised to convene once again, gathering industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world. The event, scheduled from April16-18, 2024, will take place at the World Tarde Center in Dubai, UAE.

Intersolar & ees Middle East serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in the solar and energy storage sectors, addressing key challenges and exploring opportunities for sustainable growth and development in the region.

Comprehensive agenda guaranteed by distinguished conference committee

Led by a distinguished conference committee comprising experts and thought leaders in the field, the Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference 2024 promises to deliver unparalleled insights, expertise, and networking opportunities. The committee is dedicated to curating a dynamic and informative conference program that addresses the most pressing issues facing the solar and energy storage industry today.

Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference 2024 will feature a comprehensive agenda covering a wide range of topics critical to the advancement of solar energy, energy storage and green hydrogen in the region. From policy and regulation to technology innovation and market trends, the conference will provide attendees with valuable insights and strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of renewable energy, energy storage and green hydrogen.

Attendees can expect an engaging and diverse program featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking. The conference area is located in Hall 7 (H7.F30). Registration is free of charge.

Among the top speakers are: Vegard Wiik Vollset (Rystad Energy), Hans Jürgen Sauter (Ideematec), Maryam Nsaif (Free Enrgy), MArta Mieres Bacena (Honeywell), Neeraj Mense (Frost & Sullivan), Chelsea Wintie (Ascedia Group), Punit Sharma (Siemens) and Philippe Mace (Bequerel Institute).

“We are more than happy to offer our attendees a top-notch programme that contains all pressing aspects of the solar, energy storage and green hydrogen industry,” says Dr. Florian Wessendorf, Managing Director of Solar Promotion International, one of the organizers of Intersolar & ees Middle East.

Strong support of partners and sponsors

The success of Intersolar & ees Middle East is made possible through the generous support and collaboration of its sponsors DEKRA, UPER Energy and Clenergy as well as its partners, the

German Solar Association (BSW), desert technologies, DII Desert Energy, International Battery & Storage Alliance (IBESA), Joint Forces for Solar, Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA), Solar Power Europe and The German Engineering Federation (VDMA). Their commitment to advancing the solar energy sector underscores the importance of collective action in driving positive change and innovation.

About Intersolar & ees Middle East

In its eighth year, Intersolar, ees (electrical energy storage) and Middle East Energy are joining forces to offer the industry the ideal energy platform in the MENA region. The 49th Middle East Energy Exhibition will host the Intersolar/ees Middle East exhibition and conference from April 16-18, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. Intersolar and ees Middle East focusses on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, and energy storage systems. Middle East Energy 2023 had over 52,014 trade and buyer visits from 170 countries and 900 exhibitors.

Intersolar Middle East is part of the world’s leading exhibition series for the solar industry. Since being founded more than 30 years ago, Intersolar has become the most important industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, installers, service providers project developers, planners, and start-ups of the solar industry. Intersolar exhibitions and conferences are held in Munich, Long Beach, Gandhinagar, São Paulo, Dubai and Mexico City.

ees Middle East is part of the international exhibition series for batteries and energy storage systems and brings together manufacturers, distributors, project developers, system integrators, professional users and suppliers of innovative battery technologies and sustainable solutions for storing renewable energies such as green hydrogen and Power-to-Gas applications.

For more information about the event, please visit: www.intersolar.ae

About Middle East Energy

Middle East Energy (MEE) enjoys a 49-year legacy as a leading global energy industry event.
By catering to the entire product spectrum of the power industry, from critical and backup power to energy storage and management, year after year, the event attracts a more diverse audience of professionals seeking to source products from multiple sectors, drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and move projects forward.
MEE has been an essential part of the Middle East's economic expansion, connecting business and introducing new products to the region to build infrastructure, real estate, and commerce.
MEE is now helping governments, organisations and SME’s diversify the generation and supply of energy and build a sustainable future. You can read more at www.middleeast-energy.com

Intersolar & ees Middle East Contact

Solar Promotion International GmbH | P.O. Box 100 170 | 75101 Pforzheim, Germany
Diana Stunz | Senior Project Manager | Tel: +49 7231 58598-0 | stunz@solarpromotion.com

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