Dubai, UAE – 10th February 2026 Andrew Stewart Murray, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aslan Renewables, has been awarded the prestigious “Excellence in Energy Industry – Leaders: Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Inaugural Edition of the Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026, held at the distinguished Crowne Plaza Deira, Dubai. The Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026 brought together global innovators, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to celebrate individuals and organizations accelerating the transformation of energy systems worldwide. Building Resilient Energy Infrastructure for the Future Andrew Murray is internationally recognized for advancing distributed, community-scale renewable energy infrastructure designed to strengthen grid resilience and foster long-term regional development. As the Founder and CEO of Aslan Renewables, Andrew has led the company from early-stage research and development into large-scale commercial deployment. Under his leadership, Aslan has secured multiple Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across Canada, with international projects now underway. His entrepreneurial journey is uniquely shaped by a multidisciplinary background in neuroscience and biophysics from Dalhousie University, combined with experience founding and scaling global enterprise software companies — including two successful exits. This blend of scientific rigor and operational expertise has enabled Andrew to build scalable, execution-focused energy ventures grounded in systems thinking. Recognized for Global Energy Transition Leadership In 2025, Aslan Renewables was recognized as a leader in energy-transition innovation at the Climate Impact Innovation Challenge in Singapore, supported by the Temasek Foundation. In 2026, Andrew was also named among Canada’s Tech Entrepreneurs to Watch, reinforcing his growing influence within the global clean energy ecosystem.
Through Aslan Renewables, Andrew continues to champion infrastructure that not only delivers clean power but also supports economic development, local resilience, and long-term sustainability. The Clean Energy Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes Andrew Murray’s visionary leadership, execution excellence, and commitment to accelerating the global energy transition through scalable innovation.
Message from Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media, congratulated Andrew Murray on this outstanding achievement: “Andrew Murray exemplifies what it means to be a clean energy entrepreneur in today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. His ability to translate vision into large-scale deployment, secure meaningful partnerships, and build resilient distributed energy systems is truly commendable. Through Aslan Renewables, he is not only advancing renewable infrastructure but also strengthening communities and grid resilience. We are proud to honor him at the inaugural Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026.”
Nominations Now Open for Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2027 Following the remarkable success of its inaugural edition, the Energy Evolution Awards & Conference will return to Dubai on 16th March 2027. Energy entrepreneurs, renewable innovators, infrastructure developers, investors, and sustainability leaders are invited to submit nominations for global recognition. If you are: ● Building scalable clean energy ventures ● Securing impactful renewable infrastructure projects ● Driving distributed or community-scale energy innovation ● Accelerating regional and global energy resilience
This is your opportunity to gain international recognition and join a powerful network of energy changemakers. Submit your nomination today for the Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2027 and position yourself among the world’s leading clean energy entrepreneurs. Dubai will once again host the pioneers shaping the future of global energy — will you be next?