Eng. Khalid Salmi is a seasoned expert in renewable energy and energy efficiency with extensive experience across Africa and the Middle East. He serves as a strategic advisor at the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), where he supports over 17 countries on energy scenarios, policy frameworks, grid interconnections, and decarbonization pathways. Eng. Salmi also leads international efforts on harmonizing quality infrastructure for solar thermal products in collaboration with regional economic communities and international partners. He is a frequent speaker at global energy events and has contributed to key studies and initiatives on sustainable energy transitions.