Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Laurent Longuet

CEO, Distributed Generation

Positive Zero

Laurent
Laurent

Laurent Longuet is the Chief Executive Officer of Positive Zero’s Generation business (SirajPower). With a career spanning over two decades, Laurent brings a wealth of experience in leading and executing international energy projects, specializing in the solar sector. His professional journey includes impactful roles with distinguished organizations such as Group Total, Shams 1 Company, SunPower, and Akuo Energy, where he played a pivotal role in diverse regions like Europe, Iran, Indonesia, and the Middle East. As the CEO of Positive Zero’s power generation arm, Laurent oversees the management of the largest distributed solar energy portfolio in the GCC, boasting a capacity of more than 140MWp in the UAE. Under his leadership, SirajPower has achieved impressive results since its inception in 2015, such as reducing over 140,400 metric tons of carbon emissions, installing solar PV systems on more than 600,000 sqm of roofs, and operating more than 500 buildings, making a significant impact on the regional energy landscape. Positive Zero's power generation arm, led by Laurent, stands as the regional Green Champion with a global perspective, working towards a new energy economy. Laurent holds a BS from Ecole Normale Supérieure and a MS from Paris Tech, both in France. His academic foundation, combined with his extensive industry experience, positions him as a leader with a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 5 November
12:00
Decarbonisation Conference Room B 12:00 - 12:45
Collaboration or control? Navigating the global race for decarbonisation resources

Clean tech supply chains are becoming a critical fault line in the energy transition, as regions look to secure access to the materials and technologies needed for low-carbon growth. Concentrated production of solar modules, battery inputs, and rare earth elements has triggered a wave of industrial strategies aimed at reshoring, friendshoring, and building regional self-sufficiency. While these efforts promise resilience and energy security, they also risk fuelling protectionist trade policies and fragmenting global cooperation. This roundtable will share cross-sector insights on how the industry is adapting to evolving supply dynamics and navigating the balance between national priorities and international collaboration.

Attendee Insights:

Gain insight into how protectionism, strategic competition, and regional resilience are reshaping global supply chains for decarbonisation and what this means for achieving secure, scalable, and cost-effective progress toward net zero.

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