• Dr. Salwa Mohamed El-Samanoudy is an electrical power engineer with over 14 years of experience in evaluating power project performance and planning energy systems.
• For the past five years, she has served as a Senior Technical Studies and Planning Engineer at the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC).
• Her expertise includes the review and structuring of power purchase agreements (PPAs), renewable energy integration, and the development of key regulatory frameworks, including those for inverter-based resources and energy storage systems.
• Dr. El-Samanoudy participates in drafting private-to-private (P2P) contract documents as a first step towards electricity market liberalization.
• Additionally, she actively collaborated with Danish experts in constructing new regulatory chapters in Egypt’s grid code, including specialized sections for energy storage systems and HVDC transmission, helping to align Egypt’s grid with evolving international standards.
• She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from Al-Azhar University, with a research focus on the impact of renewable energy integration into power networks, and a Master’s degree from Ain Shams University focusing on wind energy utilization.
• Internationally, Dr. El-Samanoudy is also one of the World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders (FEL) alumni, where she was the first woman to represent Egypt in the FEL Program.
• Dr. El-Samanoudy achieved the Certified ReGrid® Manager credential and a Green Banking Certificate in Green Energy and Climate Finance through RENAC (Renewables Academy, Germany).
• She has participated in various global energy events and has authored several technical papers on renewable energy systems and voltage stability.
  -She actively participated in We Café for Africa by the World Energy Council (WEC)
  In July 2025, a World Energy Council initiative focused on leadership, inclusion, and collaboration in Africa’s energy sector, engaging policymakers and experts.

• Participant, 24th World Energy Congress – Abu Dhabi, UAE
  Participated in the 24th World Energy Congress, held from 9–12 September 2019 under the theme “Energy for Prosperity.” The congress brought together over 15,000–18,000 participants from approximately 146 countries, focusing on global energy transitions, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions.

-World Energy Week – Milan, Italy
Participated in World Energy Week from 8 to 11 October 2018, engaging with global energy leaders on energy transition pathways, sustainability, and future energy systems.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) – Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
  Recently achieved internationally recognized professional certification demonstrating advanced expertise in energy management, efficiency, and sustainable energy systems.

• Green Banking & Climate Finance Capacity Building Scholarship – Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), Germany
  Completed an intensive online training program on Green Energy and Climate Finance from 17 September to 17 December 2019, with a focus on sustainable finance mechanisms, green investment, and climate-related financial frameworks.

• Certified ReGrid® Manager (Grade: 90%) – Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), Berlin, Germany
  Completed the Capacity Building Program on Integration of Large Amounts of Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids (ReGrid) from 17 March to 30 June 2014 (Online Training), gaining advanced technical, regulatory, and planning expertise in renewable grid integration.

• ReGrid Workshop on Grid Integration – Tunisia
  Participated in a specialized Grid Integration of Renewable Energy workshop on 9 October 2014, addressing regional grid challenges and practical implementation approaches.

• ReGrid Project Seminar – Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), Berlin, Germany
  Participated in an intensive technical seminar held from 15 to 26 April 2013, focusing on policy, planning, and implementation aspects of renewable energy grid integration.