Dr. Chadi Younes is a highly experienced professional in the renewable energy sector with over 16 years of expertise. Currently, he serves as the Head of Origination and Development at Capton Energy. Dr. Younes has extensive experience in project origination and development, project finance, fundraising, and portfolio management. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Alcazar Energy, contributing to various aspects of business development, including fundraising, deal management, and operational management of power assets.
Dr. Younes has been integral to the execution of numerous transactions, leading several and playing a key role in others, cumulatively amounting to over 15 major deals. These include notable achievements in the development and financing of 256MW Solar PV projects in Egypt and the development of large-scale renewable energy projects across various regions. His international experience spans Africa, Central Asia, Turkey, the Balkans, and South Asia. At Alcazar Energy, he significantly contributed to equity fundraising efforts totaling approximately USD 600 million and was a crucial player in the portfolio exit valued at around USD 1 billion.
Holding a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering, along with degrees in Civil Engineering, Dr. Younes combines his strong financial acumen and industry expertise with a solid engineering background, beneficial in complex energy project execution and management. He is also recognized for his academic contributions to renewable energy, with several publications and research projects to his name, and has received multiple academic and industry awards. Additionally, Dr. Younes is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing future talents in the renewable energy sector.