Sun, Wind and Desert

Paul van Son, MSc Power System Engineering at Delft University of Technology and MBA in corporate governance has been a driving force in the international energy sector since 1979 as a developer, manager, board member and supervisory board chairman. His current positions include President of Dii Desert Energy (also known as the "Desertec Industrial Initiative") and Chairman of ZETA (Zero Emission Traders Alliance).

Dr. Thomas Isenburg studied chemistry at Philipps University in Marburg and worked at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. This was followed by various positions in medium-sized industry and an interlude as a teacher. For more than 15 years, he has been involved in the field of sustainability as a journalist.