Clean Energy Business Council

What Clean Energy Business Council does

The Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) MENA is a non-profit industry association established in 2008 and registered as a Not-for-Profit Company within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). It operates as the self-described pre-eminent private-sector body representing clean energy interests across the Middle East and North Africa, convening multinational energy companies (ACWA Power, ENGIE, TotalEnergies, Enova), financial institutions (Emirates NBD, HSBC, Standard Chartered), technology providers (ABB, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Hitachi Energy), and intergovernmental organizations (UNDP, IRENA, IFC). The organization is led by Chairman Dr. Nasser Saidi, with Boushra Barakat serving as Managing Director.

CEBC's service portfolio is structured around five specialized working groups — Future Mobility Club, Climate Finance, Energy Efficiency, Clean Hydrogen, and Women in Clean Energy — alongside a flagship Annual Summit (now in its 13th edition), a podcast series, a knowledge center (publications, webinars, case studies, blogs), and a consultancy practice. It does not develop proprietary technology products; instead it functions as an industry association that lowers the coordination cost for members and policymakers. Membership operates on tiered structures (Associate and Partner levels) tied to working-group access, events, and members-only content.

Revenue is generated through three documented streams: recurring membership fees paid by corporate and institutional members, ticket sales for the Annual Summit and other events across MENA, and consultancy services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; intake occurs via website forms for membership applications, event tickets, and consultancy inquiries. CEBC runs with a small 1–10 person team headquartered in Abu Dhabi, making it lean relative to its 80+ member roster and global institutional partnerships.

Name

Clean Energy Business Council

Legal name

Clean Energy Business Council

Website

https://cebcmena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) MENA is a non-profit industry association headquartered in Abu Dhabi that convenes 80+ member companies and partners across energy, finance, and technology to drive clean energy policy dialogue and project partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Industry Association / Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance (EUAMANAF)

Keywords

• Clean energy association
• Industry membership programs
• Clean energy policy dialogue
• MENA energy networking
• Clean energy consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CEBC operates as a membership organization with different membership tiers including Associate Member, Partner Member levels. Members receive access to working groups, networking opportunities, and members-only content.
2. Event Tickets: The organization sells tickets to events including the Annual Summit and other clean energy focused events across the MENA region.
3. Consultancy Services: CEBC offers consultancy services as part of its activities, providing advisory support in clean energy sector development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEBC is a non-profit industry association that serves as a platform to drive clean energy policy and facilitate dialogue between the public and private sectors across the MENA region. It delivers tiered membership programs (Associate and Partner Member levels), five specialized working groups (Future Mobility Club, Climate Finance, Energy Efficiency, Clean Hydrogen, Women in Clean Energy), an Annual Summit event, a knowledge center (publications, webinars, case studies, blogs, podcasts), and consultancy services. The organization represents the private sector involved in clean energy including renewables, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage, and clean energy technology across Middle East and North Africa.

Product overview

The Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) MENA is a non-profit industry association (not a software product company) that serves as a platform to drive clean energy policy and facilitate dialogue between public and private sectors across the MENA region. Rather than offering a unified software product, CEBC provides a portfolio of programs including five specialized Working Groups (Future Mobility Club, Climate Finance, Energy Efficiency, Clean Hydrogen, Women in Clean Energy), an Annual Summit event, a Podcast series, Knowledge Center resources (Publications, Webinars, Case Studies), and Consultancy Services. Membership programs enable organizations to engage in policy discussions and access exclusive content. The organization does not develop or sell technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs (Associate and Partner Member tiers) Tiered membership offering for organizations and individuals involved in the clean energy sector, providing access to working groups, networking opportunities, events, and members-only content across the MENA region.
• Future Mobility Club Working Group A specialized working group focused on future mobility topics including electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and alternative fuels within the MENA region.
• Climate Finance Working Group A working group addressing climate finance mechanisms, green financing solutions, and sustainable finance initiatives across the MENA region.
• Energy Efficiency Working Group A working group focused on energy efficiency policies, technologies, and implementation strategies for buildings, industry, and transportation sectors.
• Clean Hydrogen Working Group A working group dedicated to hydrogen energy development, green hydrogen production, and hydrogen infrastructure in the MENA region.
• Women in Clean Energy Working Group A working group focused on advancing women's participation and leadership in the clean energy sector across MENA.
• CEBC Annual Summit Flagship annual event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss clean energy developments in the MENA region.
• Consultancy Services Professional consultancy services offered to support organizations with clean energy transitions, sector development, and policy implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• CEBC facilitates projects such as the Manor by JA hotel achieving 80% energy savings on heating systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WMSJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMSJ joined CEBC MENA as Associate Member. WMSJ is a global management and sustainability advisory and capacity-building firm that joined to advance transition planning and climate change mitigation. WMSJ supports organizations with strategic development, governance enhancement, and investor-grade assurance for green finance and transition initiatives.
• Emirates NBDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmirates NBD joined CEBC as Partner Member to network with like-minded organisations, introduce clean energy financing and sustainability-focused solutions, raise awareness about climate change, and support the transition to a clean economy within the MENA region. The bank will engage in Climate Finance and Energy Efficiency working groups.
• DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIFC is listed as a partner organization, providing a connection between the financial services hub and clean energy sector development.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme partnership supporting clean energy development and climate initiatives across MENA.
• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergovernmental organisation supporting countries in sustainable energy transition, providing principal platform for international cooperation on renewable energy.
• Bloomberg New Energy FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides unique analysis, tools and data for decision makers driving change in the energy system. BNEF offers comprehensive web-based platform coverage of energy developments.
• World Green Economy OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting green economy development and sustainable practices in the region.
• EIT InnoEnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Institute of Innovation and Technology supported entity, leading engine for innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Europe.
• RCREEE (Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergovernmental organization aiming to enable and increase adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices across pan-Arab countries. Official technical arm of League of Arab State.
• ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational financial centre and free zone in Abu Dhabi where CEBC is registered as a Not-for-Profit Company, facilitating regulatory and business framework collaboration.
• The Earthshot PrizecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMost prestigious global environment prize in history. CEBC has been chosen as an Official Nominator for the Earthshot Prize, identifying nominees for potential prize winners.
• Chartered Institution of Highways and TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional institution partnership supporting transportation and infrastructure development in clean energy context.
• Emirates Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness forum advancing green building principles in UAE, gathering member companies and partners from building industry, government, and academia.
• The Gulf Bond and Sukuk AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting green and sustainable finance instruments in the Gulf region through Islamic finance frameworks.
• EU-GCC Clean Energy NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFostering clean energy partnerships between EU and GCC countries, supporting energy diversification and sustainable energy transition.
• Equalby30minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampaign putting gender equality at the heart of clean energy transition, joint Clean Energy Ministerial and IEA initiative.
• RES4AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector and member-driven organisation bridging members and partners for exchange of perspectives, initiatives and expertise in renewable energy.
• CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global association promoting interoperability of charging solutions including CCS and Megawatt Charging System for electric vehicles.
• Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoting and developing expertise in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies with over 150 members.
• Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit sector association advancing clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies with 40-year legacy of industry expertise.
• Dubai Supreme Council of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for policy development, planning and coordinating energy bodies to deliver new energy sources while employing balanced environmental approach.
• Dubai Science ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst free zone community serving science, health and pharma sectors, fostering research, creativity and innovation environment.
• Etihad ESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspiring cross sector actions and partnerships to create and sustain vibrant market for energy performance contracts in Dubai.
• NAESCO (National Association of Energy Service Companies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading advocacy and accreditation organization for ESCOs dedicated to modernizing America's building infrastructure through performance contracting.
• The Global ESCO NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGathers ESCO associations worldwide for promotion of ESCOs and Energy Performance Contracting in response to climate change challenge.
• AMENA Automotive AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaising industry standards through thought leadership, market intelligence, and knowledge sharing for automotive industry in Middle East and North Africa.
• Authority for Electricity Regulation OmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory authority for electricity and related water sector in Oman established by Royal Decree 78/2004.
• World Future Energy SummitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's leading business event for future energy and sustainability, accelerating global transition to clean energy.
• EVIS (Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric Vehicle Innovation Summit held under UAE Minister of Energy & Infrastructure patronage at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
• British Embassy Abu DhabiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiplomatic representative mission of the United Kingdom in UAE, working to improve links between UK and UAE.
• British Embassy RiyadhminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintaining and developing relations between UK and Saudi Arabia covering trade, investment, energy and climate security.
• Canadian Consulate General of UAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian diplomatic representation in Dubai supporting bilateral trade and investment relations.
• Dii (Desert Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket and project enabler building partnerships for integration of desert power into common market, providing expert guidance on political, regulatory, financial and technological conditions.
• Energy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit chartered professional membership body bringing together expertise to tackle global energy challenges, with standards, guidance and training in energy systems.
• London Institute of Banking and FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity college advancing banking and finance through outstanding education and thinking tailored to individuals, business and society needs.
• MBRSG (Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst research and teaching institution focused on governance and public policy in Arab world, developing leadership skills and knowledge.
• Dubai EconomycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body setting and driving economic agenda of Dubai, supporting structural transformation into diversified innovative service-based economy.
• Emirates Environmental GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional working group devoted to protecting environment through education, action programmes and community involvement. First environmental NGO in the world ISO 14001 certified.
• Middle East Solar Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit NGO promoting solar power in Middle East and Northern Africa and organizing industry activities.
• Swiss Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organisation promoting interests of companies and individuals with connections between UAE and Switzerland.
• OQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated energy company combining nine business units providing solutions across hydrocarbon sector value chain from upstream to midstream and downstream.
• Capital Club DubaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal collective of business leaders and innovators facilitating convergence of ideas and technologies to shape better future for the region.
• GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican organization providing third-party credentialing and verification for rating systems relating to built environment, overseeing LEED certification.
• Issam Fares Institute for Public PolicyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research-based policy-oriented institute at American University of Beirut, initiating and developing policy-relevant research in Arab region.
• Reem (Energy Efficiency & Renewables Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice under Ras Al Khaimah Municipality promoting energy efficiency and renewables in the emirate.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clean Energy Council (Australia): Australian not-for-profit industry association representing the clean energy sector with membership programs, working groups, events, and policy advocacy. Highly comparable to CEBC in structure (membership-based association), offering (events, working groups, publications), and mission (industry-led policy dialogue for clean energy), though geographically focused on Australia rather than MENA.
• Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE): Intergovernmental organization serving as the official technical arm of the League of Arab States on renewable energy and energy efficiency across pan-Arab countries, and a Core partner of CEBC. Directly comparable as a regional clean energy policy and capacity-building body operating across the same MENA geography.
• EU-GCC Clean Energy Network: Network fostering clean energy partnerships between the EU and GCC countries and a Core CEBC partner. Directly comparable as a multi-stakeholder platform operating in the same EU-MENA clean energy policy space as CEBC.
• Emirates Green Building Council: UAE-based business forum advancing green building principles and a Core CEBC partner. Comparable to CEBC as a UAE-rooted non-profit industry association convening members across buildings, energy, and government, though narrower in thematic focus (buildings vs. whole clean energy stack).
• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): US-based non-profit that convenes the renewable energy industry through member programs, working groups, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to CEBC as a member-funded trade association facilitating clean energy policy dialogue, though operating in the US rather than MENA.
• RES4Africa Foundation: Private-sector, member-driven organization bridging members and partners for exchange of perspectives, initiatives and expertise in renewable energy, and a listed CEBC partner. Directly comparable as a member-driven clean energy association focused on a regional geography (Africa, with MENA overlap).

Broad incumbents

• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi that is the principal platform for international cooperation on renewable energy and a Core partner of CEBC. Directly comparable because both operate in the MENA clean energy policy space, convene public and private stakeholders, and run knowledge/working-group programs — but IRENA is a state-backed institution at much larger scale than CEBC.
• Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF): Global provider of clean energy research, data, and analysis and a Core CEBC partner. Adjacent comparator because BNEF shapes the same MENA clean energy policy and investment dialogue as CEBC, but operates as a commercial data/research firm at much larger scale rather than a membership association.

Emerging players

• EIT InnoEnergy: European innovation engine for sustainable energy and a Core CEBC partner. Comparable to CEBC as a clean energy ecosystem builder convening industry, finance, and policy stakeholders, though focused on European innovation and venture-building rather than MENA policy dialogue.
• World Future Energy Summit (WFES): Abu Dhabi-hosted flagship business event for future energy and sustainability that CEBC partners with. Comparable to CEBC's Annual Summit as a convening platform for clean energy stakeholders in MENA, though operated as a commercial event/exhibition rather than a member-driven association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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