Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA)

MESIA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to:

Promote solar power in the UAE

Organize networking opportunities for solar professionals

Produce reports on the latest technologies, standards, and product certifications

Assist in the development of policies intended to strengthen the local solar industry.

MESIA was born when a group of solar pioneers came together with the aim of giving life to the vast potential for solar in the Middle East. The group was led by Vahid Fotuhi from BP Solar and Prof. Georgeta Vidican from Masdar Institute. After a hugely successful launch event on November 23, 2009, the group established a steering committee made up of the key players in the local solar market.