- Dii Desert Energy was launched in 2009, as an industrial initiative in Germany, initially called ‘Desertec Industry Initiative’. Dii’s initial aim was to explore the potential of renewables in the desert areas of Northern Africa and the Middle East, to improve market conditions and examine the synergies to be captured through connecting the European and MENA power markets. Our pioneering work is widely recognized thanks to the study ‘Desert Power 2050’, already pointing in 2012 at the possibility to have almost 100% renewables in the Middle East and Europe. Furthermore, our book ‘Emission free energy from the deserts’ by Paul van Son and Dr. Thomas Isenburg has been recently published in English and German and it describes how the crazy ‘Desertec idea’ has become a reality in North Africa and the Middle East.
- A decade later, we have broadened our scope in this highly dynamic and fast-moving environment. Today, we seek to change the entire energy system, starting with various forms of Renewable Energy (RE) generation, transmission and transportation, flexible demand, new technologies & innovations on powerfuels, storage facilities, e-mobility, smart cities, all in the spirit of our mission: energy without harmful emissions! Whilst focusing on large projects, the activities also cover solar rooftop, hybrid projects and small-size wind and hydro installations, which are pivotal in supplying emissions-free energy to all people. In that respect, Dii identified over 1,250 renewables projects in the MENA region.
- By connecting the international industry active in the MENA region with authorities and institutions, Dii Desert Energy focuses on practical conditions along the energy value chains, leading to tangible and profitable projects for Dii partners and for markets in general, and to the benefit of local and international stakeholders.
- To date, Dii’s industry network includes the main drivers ACWA Power (KSA) and CEPRI/State Grid of China and 40 Associated Partners and Shareholders from 25 countries across MENA, Europe, Africa and Asia.
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN PEOPLE
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman
![Frank Wouters-2022](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Frank-Wouters-2022.jpg)
Frank Wouters
Senior Vice President
Members
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Dr.-Ahmed-Ali-Al-Ebrahim.png)
Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Ebrahim
CEO
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sami-Al-Angari.jpg)
Sami Al Angari
Vice Chairman and CEO
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mustafa.jpg)
Mustapha Bakkoury
President
![Hussain Alnowais](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hussain-Alnowais.jpg)
Hussain Al Nowais
Chairman
![Cetin_Nazikkol](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cetin_Nazikkol.jpg)
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol
Chief Executive Officer
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Khalid bin Hadi al Yafei
CEO
![Harry Boyd-Carpenter](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Harry-Boyd-Carpenter-1.jpg)
Harry Boyd-Carpenter
Managing Director, Green Economy and Climate Action
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Waleed-Salman.jpg)
Waleed Salman
Executive Director
![Antonio Iliceto](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Antonio-Iliceto.png)
Antonio Iliceto
Energy Systems and Power Transmission Expert, Chairman
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PADDY-PADMANATHAN2.jpg)
Paddy Padmanathan
Non-executive Board Member
![Joachim_Meister_crop](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Joachim_Meister_crop.jpg)
Joachim Meister
SVP Global Power & New Energy
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mohamed-Al-Ramawi.png)
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi
Chief Executive Officer
![Jamila Matar](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Jamila-Matar.jpg)
Jamila Matar
Director & Head of Energy Division
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Peter_Terium.jpg)
Peter Terium
Managing Director Energy
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bertrand-Piccard.jpg)
Dr. Bertrand Picard
Founder
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Yalou Li
Deputy Director of State Grid Simulation Center
![Ad van Wijk-2022](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ad-van-Wijk-2022.jpg)
Prof. Ad van Wijk
Professor
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Rory O’Neill
Executive Chairman
![HYDROGEN-REFUELING-SOLUTIONS](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Adamo-SCRENCI-crédit-Samuel-Moraud.jpg)
Adamo Screnci
Board Member
![About Us](https://dii-desertenergy.org/1603213080437/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Khalid-Rashid-Al-Zayani.jpg)
Khalid Rashid Al Zayani
Honorary Chairman
Vice-Chairman - Investcorp Holdings B.S.C.
![Alex Sarac – 2022](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Alex-Sarac-2022.jpg)
Alexander Sarac
Partner
![Peter_Terium](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Peter_Terium.jpg)
Peter Terium
CEO
![Katherina-Reiche](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Katherina-Reiche.jpeg)
Katherina Reiche
Chairwoman
![Ebubekir](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ebubekir.jpg)
Ebubekir Koyuncu
CEO
![Fran-yu-comp](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fran-yu-comp.jpg)
Frank Yu
Global Vice President, Hydrogen Energy Business,
![Mr._Taud_crop](https://dii-desertenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mr._Taud_crop.jpeg)
Aymane Taud
President & CEO
THESE ARE OUR DIFFERENT TOOLKIT INITIATIVES
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The Dii Toolkit Initiative “Establishes RE Knowledge Base” thus enabling talent connection, opportunity creation, & therefore renewable energy implementation acceleration
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The objective is to provide RE industry stakeholders, both private and public, with access to state-of-the-art measures & techniques (tools) which enable accelerated and smooth energy transition
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In the ever-evolving energy markets, the power of information and in particular know-how, innovation, & collaboration, are key success factors
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Obtain an overview on the many operational and planned projects in one of the most complete collections
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Learn about abandoned past projects and track the progress of different initiatives over time
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The best of all worlds assembled from over 50 best in class models for LCoH in the market
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Additional functionalities for transport and ammonia as well as sensitivity analysis
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The best of all worlds assembled from over 50 best in class models for LCoA in the market
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Additional functionalities for transport and ammonia as well as sensitivity analysis