Nader Al
Energy Policy Consultant | Barcelona City Council
Advancing sustainable energy policy and driving clean transition initiatives across 18 European cities since 2020.
Recipient of the European Energy Efficiency Award (2023), with 37+ energy optimization projects implemented for public sector and industry partners.
Awards & Recognition
2023 European Energy Efficiency Award
Recognized for leading the implementation of Barcelona's smart energy optimization program.
Read More →2021 Smart Cities Congress Prize
Honored for pioneering AI-based energy distribution models in municipal infrastructure.
Read More →Notable Contributions
Smart Energy Grid Optimization
Led development of AI models achieving 28% energy savings in Barcelona's municipal buildings and 32% reduction in grid losses.
EU Energy Transition Grant
Secured €14.7M funding for 5 clean energy projects across Spain, including the first solar microgrid in Andalusia.
Citywide Energy Audit
Comprehensive analysis of 3,400+ public buildings revealing over €12 million annual savings potential through smart metering strategies.
Scientific Contributions
Energy Storage Optimization in Urban Systems
Published in Nature Energy, 2023, cited in 149 policy documents worldwide.
View Article →Behavioral Aspects of Clean Energy Adoption
Peer-reviewed paper in Clean Energy Review, 2021 featured in 27 policy briefs.
View Paper →Urban Decentralized Energy Markets
Co-authored with 12 researchers, published by IEEE Energy Conference, 2020
View Full Study →Policy Design for Sustainable Infrastructure
Chapter in World Energy Policies Handbook, 2022 edition
Read Contribution →Industry Recognition
"Nader's work on urban energy transition models has directly influenced our 2030 sustainability roadmap."
- Maria Sánchez, Director of Energy, Catalonia
"His breakthrough in policy modeling reduced implementation time for our renewable energy program by 60%."
- Director of Energy, Barcelona