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SunRise Arabia Webinar | LCOE, ROI assessments for C&I solar sector in Saudi Arabia

We will discuss the real prospects of the commercial and industrial (C&I) market in Saudi Arabia and present virtuous business cases showing the path for future development.

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Join us in Riyadh on February 19 for the 2nd SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference, organized by pv magazine and Solarabic.

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The C&I sector has considerable potential in the Middle East, with and without storage, not only due to the country’s high solar radiation levels but also thanks to the current trajectory of PV module and battery prices, which are constantly decreasing. On the other hand, Saudi companies are looking for effective ways to improve their carbon footprint while optimizing energy consumption.

Edgard Abou Kheir, Technical Service Manager from JinkoSolar, Aseel Alsaadi, Technical Services Manager from JA Solar, and Tarek Alzaaim, Business Development Manager from Trinasolar, will discuss the real prospects of the commercial and industrial (C&I) market in Saudi Arabia and present virtuous business cases showing the path for future development.

We will also discuss an evaluation of the potential levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of C&I projects in the Saudi market, as well as across other Middle Eastern countries, and the factors that affect the return on investment (ROI). Additionally, JinkoSoalr will present the results coming from two field tests the company is operating in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with different types of solar cell technologies being compared under different weather and environmental conditions.

Content of the webinar:

  • Evolution of the electricity market in Saudi Arabia and forecasts for the addition of photovoltaic capacities over the next years.
  • How current legislation may be improved to further support the segment.
  • Case studies of photovoltaic plants in C&I with and without storage.
  • Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. The webinar will be moderated by Emiliano Bellini, News Director at pv magazine, and Solarabic’s CEO, Moneef Barakat.

Registration for this webinar is free.

Speakers

Aseel Alsaadi | Technical Services Manager, JA Solar

Aseel Alsaadi, with a Master's degree in Renewable Energy, has gained extensive experience in the photovoltaic (PV) industry. Throughout her career, i worked in various areas, including quality, production, and the technical aspects of PV systems, developing a comprehensive skill set.

Edgard Abou Kheir | Technical Service Manager, JinkoSolar

He excels as a Technical Service Manager for the MENA Region for Jinkosolar. In this role, he provides pre-sales support, navigate contract negotiations, and participate in organizing events including marketing updates with technical part to show our clients our presence in the region and present our latest products and technologies. Additionally, He manages product lines and deliver customer training sessions, ensuring clients stay current on industry trends and technologies specially on the Solar PV panels part.

Tarek Alzaaim | Business Development Manager, Trinasolar

With over eight years of experience in the solar industry, Tarek Alzaaim specializes in advancing solar energy adoption across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on the Commercial & Industrial sector in the UAE and KSA. Holding a degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, he brings multidisciplinary expertise in renewable technologies. He has successfully executed solar projects by combining technical knowledge with business development, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and authorities to deliver impactful solar solutions.

Moderators

Emiliano Bellini | News Director, pv magazine

Emiliano joined pv magazine in March 2017. He has been reporting on solar and renewable energy since 2009. Emiliano writes stories for our daily news sections and is responsible for coverage of the EMEA region and Latin American markets. Emiliano also covers topics such as new technology, R&D, installations and financials. Previously, he built up vast experience as a journalist in the fields of EdTech and new language technologies.

Moneef Barakat | CEO, Solarabic

Moneef Barakat, Managing Director of Solarabic, is an engineer with an MBA from ESMT Berlin. He has 15 years of energy sector experience, managing over 8 GW of solar and energy storage projects across manufacturing, development, EPC, and O&M. He passionates about clean energy in the MENA region, Moneef specializes in PV, BESS technology, O&M, and circular economy initiatives to support the zero-carbon transition.

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