speaker-photo

Marcus H. Schrauf

CEO Renewables, FAS Energy

Marcus has over 20 years’ experience in renewable energy development, investment, and asset-based lending, predominantly in EMEA and LATAM. In total, Marcus’ experience spans more than 50 successfully concluded PV projects. Over the last decade, Marcus acquired in-depth knowledge of PV component manufacturers, EPCs, IPPs and has also developed his own portfolio of C+I assets. Currently, Marcus is the CEO Renewables for FAS Infrastructure, the clean energy arm of Saudi FAS Holding, a developer of an IPP of renewable energy projects with a focus on emerging markets.

10:45-12:00

Wednesday 31 January 2024

Panel discussion 1 | Market perspectives and opportunities in the Saudi PV market

In this session, experts and analysts from local and international companies will discuss the perspectives of this segment and the challenges that must still be addressed to further reduce prices and foster innovation.

Talking points:

  • LCOE of large-scale and small-scale PV in SA
  • PV and storage in the SA energy market
  • Direct and indirect incentives
  • Future policies
  • Renewable energy targets
  • PV for energy exports

Speakers: Nahidh El-Shaer, Country Director, SirajPower | Majid Refae, Chairman, Saudi Polytechnic Institute of Renewable Energy | Marcus H. Schrauf, CEO, FAS Energy | Dr. Hussain Bassi, Senior Consultant Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)

Moderators:  Essam Al-Ammar, Professor of Electrical Energy, King Saud University