Speakers

Daniel Calderon is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alcazar Energy Partners (“AEP”).

Under his leadership, AEP has raised over USD 730 million across two funds, creating one of the largest independent renewable energy portfolios in the MENA region.

Before founding AEP, Daniel developed several gigawatts of renewable energy projects, including the first and second utility-scale wind farms in the Middle East, the first solar CSP plant in the region, the world’s first CSP tower with salt storage, and the world’s largest offshore wind farm as of 2014. He also led investments in platforms such as Fotowatio, Torresol Energy, and Theolia.

Daniel has over 25 years of experience and holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Cum Laude), and an MBA from London Business School.

Alcazar Energy Partners

Alcazar Energy Partners (“AEP”) is a leading independent sustainable infrastructure fund manager specialising in utility-scale renewable energy projects in growth markets. Following the successful exit of its first vehicle, AEP-I, the firm launched AEP-II in 2021, attracting institutional investors from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. To date, AEP has raised over USD 730 million across its two funds, delivering strong returns to investors while creating long-term impact for the communities where it operates.

Through its investments, AEP has mobilised approximately USD 2 billion of foreign direct investment, enabling the development of more than 3.4 GW of clean energy capacity. These projects collectively avoid 5.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and generate enough electricity to power more than one million households.