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MESIA - Empowering Solar across MENA

Middle East Solar Industry Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that is the largest and most respected solar association in the Middle East with almost 120 member organizations. MESIA’s goal is to create a vibrant solar community in the Middle East. This is done by organizing events, programs, and reports which are relevant to the solar industry in the MENA region. They are also tuned into solar developments across the Middle East industry in order to help identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

MESIA initiates pilot projects and focuses groups on everything from technology to policy. Furthermore, they assist in the development of regulations intended to strengthen the local and regional solar industry.

MESIA - Empowering Solar across MENA
Webinar Recording | May 19, 2026 In February 2026, Abu Dhabi introduced a landmark policy enabling solar PV and battery storage for self-supply, fundamentally reshaping how distributed solar projects will be developed, financed, and operated in the UAE. In this webinar organized by MESIA and powered by Solarabic, leading industry experts break down what the new framework means in practice — from regulatory detail to bankable project design. Speakers: Rahul Anurag — Head of Business Development, Solar Projects, Voltas Valantis Mikrommatis — Vice President for Key Account Development, Yellow Door Energy PJ McCloskey — Partner, MCC Economics & Finance Moderator: Dr Hassan Ali — Associate Professor, University of Birmingham Dubai Topics covered: What the new self-supply regulation allows and restricts How export rules and netting limitations impact project viability Zero-export system design and load-based sizing methodologies The growing role of battery storage (BESS) in compliance and optimization How to structure bankable projects under the new framework Key risks including curtailment, approval timelines, and oversizing penalties Future governance and what large-scale C&I players should prepare for Organized by MESIA | Powered by Solarabic
Abu Dhabi's 2026 Solar Self-Supply Framework: From Policy to Project Execution | MESIA Webinar
MESIA Solar Insights & Luncheon - Ali Shams, Business Development Director at Array Technologies
Webinar Recording | March 25, 2026 In this insightful webinar organized by MESIA and powered by Solarabic, a panel of top energy experts discuss Iraq's solar energy outlook — from tackling the ongoing power crisis to achieving long-term energy security. Panelists: Joe Steveni (Moderator) — Analyst, Solar PV & BESS, S&P Global Ahmed Tabaqchali — Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council – Iraq Initiative Ali Shams — Business Development Director, Array Technologies Dr. Mustafa Ibrahim Salim — Renewable Energy Lecturer & Projects Manager Topics discussed: Iraq's current power crisis and energy deficit Solar PV & battery storage opportunities in Iraq Investment landscape and project development challenges Policy, regulation & the path to energy security Iraq's role in the broader MENA renewable energy transition Organized by MESIA | Powered by Solarabic
Iraq Solar Outlook: From Power Crisis to Energy Security | MESIA Webinar 2026
At the World Future Energy Summit 2026, Aviva Chen — CMO & President of Marketing Center at Solar-LIT — shares her insights on solar energy market strategies and the growing opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa. From brand positioning to driving solar adoption in emerging markets, Aviva brings a unique marketing-led perspective to the global energy transition conversation. ☀️ Topics include: • Solar-LIT's vision and product positioning • Marketing strategies for the MENA solar market • Growth opportunities in renewable energy across the region • Solar innovation and industry trends at WFES 2026 📌 Presented in partnership with MESIA & Solarabic
Aviva Chen (Solar-LIT) on Solar Marketing & MENA Growth Strategy | WFES 2026
In this interview, Michel Abi Younes, Sales Manager for the MENA Region at Solis, and Mohammed Bazqammah, Executive Director of Commercial & Strategic Partnerships at RESC, discuss the growing solar energy landscape across the Middle East and North Africa. From market expansion strategies to building impactful commercial partnerships, this conversation offers valuable insights into what's driving renewable energy growth in the MENA region. 🌍 Topics include: • Solar market opportunities across MENA • Commercial & strategic partnerships in renewables • Solis inverter solutions for the region • RESC's role in advancing clean energy 📌 Presented in partnership with MESIA & Solarabic
Solar Growth in MENA: Solis & RESC on Partnerships & Market Opportunities | MESIA x Solarabic
At the World Future Energy Summit, Dr. Carlos Alvarez — Director of Grid Connection at Huawei Digital Power — shares expert insights on one of the most pressing challenges in the energy transition: keeping the grid stable as renewables scale up. From grid-forming inverter technology to AI-powered O&M, Dr. Alvarez explains how Huawei is engineering solutions that are shaping the future of solar across the MENA region. Topics covered: • Balancing generation & load in renewable-heavy grids • Why certification schemes matter in the Middle East • Grid-forming technology & 70% solar penetration in weak grids • The limits & promise of AI in grid operations • Battery analytics & solar fault detection with AI 📌 Presented in partnership with MESIA (Middle East Solar Industry Association) & Solarabic
Grid-Forming Technology & the Future of Solar in MENA | Huawei's Director of Grid Connection
In this exclusive interview from the World Future Energy Summit, Alvaro from PVH shares insights after winning the Middle East Solar Industry Award for their tracker solution for the second time. He discusses the company’s growth in the Middle East since 2017, with major expansion beginning in 2020 alongside the rise of the Saudi solar market. PVH has since delivered over 10 GW across the region and established a 5,000 sqm manufacturing facility that supports projects across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The conversation highlights the importance of local manufacturing, developing regional talent, and building a sustainable ecosystem through partnerships and training initiatives. Alvaro also explains how KVH designs innovative tracker solutions to withstand the region’s harsh climate, focusing on cost efficiency, installation quality, and wind protection through their Total Sto solution. This interview showcases how technology, local collaboration, and sustainability are shaping the future of solar energy in the Middle East.
PVH Interview at World Future Energy Summit | Middle East Solar Industry Award Winner
Join Dr. Hong Soo Goh, Grid Technology Director at Sungrow, at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) for an in-depth look at the future of grid stability. In this interview, Dr. Hong reveals how Sungrow’s latest liquid-cooled technology and grid-forming capabilities are revolutionizing microgrids and AI data centers. Learn about the engineering behind the Power Titan 3.0, including its ability to operate at 55°C without derating, and how AI-driven thermal management is slashing auxiliary power consumption by 40%.
Grid-Forming & Black Start: Sungrow’s Dr. Hong Soo Goh on the Future of Microgrids
We sat down with Mr. Matthias Mack, Vice President at Stäubli, during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. In this interview, Matthias shared insights on why high-quality connectors play a critical role in the long-term safety, reliability, and performance of solar PV systems, particularly in the harsh MENA climate. He also discussed Stäubli’s commitment to innovation, rigorous testing, and decades of expertise that have positioned the company as a global benchmark in PV connectivity. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on how small components can make a huge impact on the future of solar energy.
Interview with Stäubli during the World Future Energy Summit 2026
Hüseyin Büyükbektaş, Sales Director MENA at Solplanet, shares why the MESIA Awards are an important platform for visibility, growth, and market positioning in the Middle East and Africa region. Solplanet has been participating in the MESIA Awards for the past three years, competing with leading brands across multiple categories. In this interview at the World Future Energy Summit, Hüseyin explains how these awards help the company understand its market position, track its regional development, and connect with target clients. He highlights the importance of being visible at industry events, especially as Solplanet continues to expand across the MEA region. Comparing participation to a gym membership, he emphasizes that opportunities only deliver value when fully utilized. Presented by MESIA – Empowering Solar across MENA.
Why MESIA Awards Matter for Regional Growth | Hüseyin Büyükbektaş, Solplanet MENA
Ahmed Hanifei, Director of Research and Development at AE Solar, shares insights into the company’s global footprint and the importance of industry events and associations in driving successful solar projects. AE Solar is a German PV module manufacturer founded in 2003, ranked Tier 1 by BloombergNEF, with a production capacity of 2 GW per year and operations in over 90 countries. In this discussion at the World Future Energy Summit, Ahmed highlights how focused networking environments enable meaningful collaborations and explains why the MENA region—with its strong solar irradiation and stable political landscape—is ideal for profitable and scalable renewable energy projects. He also emphasizes the value of associations like MESIA in connecting the right partners to accelerate green energy deployment across the region.
Why the MENA Region Is Ideal for Solar Growth | Ahmed Hanifei, AE Solar at WFES
Alvaro Casado, Chief Revenue Officer at PB Hardware Middle East, shares why MESIA events play a vital role in the renewable energy ecosystem. He highlights how these events help companies connect with the right partners, stay updated on industry trends, and engage with key stakeholders shaping the market. As an early-stage member of the MESIA association, PB Hardware Middle East values the opportunity to support the industry, learn about new innovations and projects, and be part of a strong regional network. Alvaro also expresses his gratitude for the award received, recognizing the collective efforts of the PB Hardware team in reaching their current success.
Alvaro Casado on the Value of MESIA Events | PB Hardware Middle East
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