Paul Bertheau joined the Reiner Lemoine Institut (RLI) Off-Grid Systems team in 2012. He holds an international master’s degree in Global Change Management and is currently pursuing his PhD at the RLI. His research topic is “Transformation processes for realizing sustainable energy supply on the Philippines – an interdisciplinary analysis of success factors“. Paul’s research is dedicated to contributing to successful rural electrification in developing countries.

After starting out in corporate finance, Mark Lister specialized in energy efficiency (EE) almost 20 years ago and has become a leading advocate for expanded EE deployment. He has been involved with industry advocacy in Australia, worked on grassroots projects in sub-Saharan Africa, and lectured in postgraduate sustainable energy courses.

Julie B. Dulce is currently a Utility Economics analyst of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and has been with the company for 13 years. She has been leading the company’s advocacy in the implementation of renewable energy (RE) policies such as Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) System, Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), Net Metering Program, and the Green Energy Option Program. She is part of the company’s core team that pioneered the implementation of the Net Metering program in the country. As part of the Utility Economics Division, Ms.

He is currently leading the energy team in ESCAP to promote regional energy cooperation with focus on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and energy connectivity for regional economic cooperation and integration. His work ranges from conducting policy studies, organizing intergovernmental meetings & policy dialogues and providing advisory services to facilitating regional cooperation on sustainable energy development in Asia and the Pacific.

Carmen graduated from the University of Trier and holds a diploma in physical geography. She is also a Frankfurt School Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance and was McCloy Fellow in Environmental Policy of the American Council on Germany. Since its inception in 2004, Carmen coordinates the project “WISIONS initiative” (www.wisions.net), which is promoting sustainable energy solutions in developing regions and conducting research on sound implementation models.

Dr. Thusitha Sugathapala is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering of the University of Moratuwa and a Chartered Engineer. He obtained the BSc Engineering Degree from University of Moratuwa and PhD from the University of Cambridge. He served as the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Director General of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority. Dr. Sugathapala’s research areas of interest cover both energy and environment fields, including renewable energy; energy efficiency; and environmental management.

David engages across a range of energy system technologies to support ADB’s investments in the energy sector. Previously at the UN Economic Commission for Europe

David's focus was on the role of fossil fuels in sustainable energy systems and at the International Energy Agency (IEA) was the lead author for Energy Technology Perspectives publication. He also led the IEA’s work on electricity system technologies, such as Smart Grids.