Pegah Modarresi

Pegah leads Grid Automation’s MENAT business at GE Vernova, steering the region’s strategic vision for growth, commercial excellence, technological differentiation, and operational improvement. She drives performance by applying LEAN principles, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement. Pegah adeptly navigates a dynamic regional market, seizing current opportunities while preparing for future trends to ensure sustained growth and relevance for the organization. With over 20 years of experience spanning operations, sales, marketing, and commercial leadership, Pegah is known for her strategic acumen and ability to deliver sustainable growth. Her journey exemplifies determination, strategic expertise, and commitment to excellence serving as an inspiration for all. She began her career in government-funded projects before joining Areva T&D in Dubai, where she established the Grid business’s Project Management Office and advanced through multiple leadership roles. A passionate advocate for knowledge-sharing and diversity, Pegah recently spoke at the Women in Energy panel during GCC Power – CIGRE in Abu Dhabi. She holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, a degree in Economic Planning and Strategic Management, and a PMP certification.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

13:45

Decarbonisation Conference Room A 13:45 - 14:25

Exploring the role of battery storage in electrifying emerging economies

By addressing challenges such as unreliable grids and renewable energy intermittency, battery storage will prove critical in electrifying emerging economies and empowering communities to prosper. Recent developments, including large-scale investments in South Africa and India, demonstrate how battery energy storage systems (BESSs) enhance grid stability and improve energy access. By enabling the storage of excess energy generated from renewables, battery storage systems can provide power during periods of high demand or low sunlight, increasing energy access and reliability in emerging economies. Through policy support, effective knowledge sharing and innovative financing solutions for BESSs, the global energy sector has an opportunity to ensure sustainable access and long-term economic growth. It is therefore essential to identify how strategic investments and public-private partnerships can be leveraged to secure supply chains and infrastructure that enable continued advancements in battery storage.

Attendee insights:

Learn how stakeholders are scaling battery storage to improve electrification and renewable integration in emerging economies while navigating supply chain, financing and infrastructure-related challenges.