Renewable energy (RE) technologies are viewed as a critical means of reducing power sector-related emissions. Using mixed-integer optimization, we evaluate the extent to which renewable energy reduces carbon emissions in the Saudi power sector.

Research Fellow Amro is a research Fellow with 20 years of experience in energy and technology garnered on three continents. His research… Amro is a research Fellow with 20 years of experience in energy and technology garnered on three continents. His research interests lie in renewable energy policy, power systems modeling, and hybrid microgrid design and optimization. He has led and executed several national modeling initiatives both at the distributed and utility scales. Some aspects of his research have been adopted by BP in creating their seminal annual statistical review. Amro is the author of 40+ papers and the inventor of several patents. He holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and an MBA in finance.
Expertise
- Renewable Energy Policy
- Power Sector Modeling
- Hybrid Microgrid Design and Optimization
- Storage and Solar PV Industry
Publications See all Amro Elshurafa’s publications

Cross-seasonal Fuel Savings from Load Shifting in the Saudi Industrial Sector
Renewable energy (RE) technologies are viewed as a critical means of reducing power sector-related emissions. Using…
11th April 2022
Achieving Renewable Energy Targets Without Compromising the Power Sector’s Reliability
Renewable energy (RE) technologies are viewed as a critical means of reducing power sector-related emissions. Using…
22nd March 2022