Amina Al-Rowais

Saudi Arabian entrepreneur leading renewable energy innovation through her startup Green Horizons

Amina Al-Rowais (b. 1989) is a visionary business leader from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia whose company Green Horizons has pioneered solar energy solutions for rural communities across the Middle East. Launching her startup in 2022 during Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, she developed modular solar systems that reduced energy costs by 40% for 200+ remote villages. Her innovative financing model combines government grants with microloans from local banks, creating sustainable energy access while training 500+ women as technicians. Amina's TEDxRiyadh talk 'Sunlight as Equality' (2023) inspired global partnerships with UNICEF and Siemens Energy. She was named Forbes Middle East's '30 Under 30' in 2024 for her work bridging gender and energy gaps in traditionally underserved regions.

Her team's recent breakthrough involves solar-powered desalination units now operating in Yemen and Jordan. By integrating blockchain for energy tracking, her systems have prevented over 15,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Amina's upcoming project focuses on electrifying nomadic herder routes through mobile solar stations, directly impacting 50,000+ Bedouin families. Her leadership exemplifies how renewable energy entrepreneurship can drive both environmental and social transformation in conservative societies.