Dubai, UAE – 10th February 2026 Naphtal Haya, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) specialist and Practice Lead at DNV, has been awarded the prestigious “Excellence in Energy Industry – Leaders: Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering” at the Inaugural Edition of the Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026, held at the esteemed Crowne Plaza Deira, Dubai. The Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2026 marked a significant milestone in recognizing global leaders who are accelerating innovation, resilience, and sustainability across the energy ecosystem. Advancing the Future of Long-Duration Energy Storage As the global energy transition accelerates, long-duration energy storage has emerged as a critical enabler of grid reliability and deep decarbonization. Naphtal Haya has positioned himself at the forefront of this transformation. At DNV, he leads initiatives focused on advancing bankable, scalable, and safe energy storage solutions beyond lithium-ion, helping utilities, investors, and developers evaluate and deploy next-generation storage technologies. His expertise spans: ● Technical due diligence ● Utility-scale storage safety standards ● Project financing and commercialization ● Grid integration strategy ● Risk assessment and performance validation
With a strong foundation as a Harvard University graduate (Cum Laude), Naphtal combines analytical rigor with practical deployment expertise—bridging engineering excellence with financial viability.
Engineering a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition Beyond technical leadership, Naphtal is an advocate for a just energy transition, emphasizing equitable access to clean energy and resilient infrastructure across global markets. His work ensures that emerging storage technologies are not only innovative but also commercially viable, safe, and accessible—helping energy systems move beyond short-duration solutions toward sustainable, long-term reliability. The Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering Leadership Award recognizes Naphtal Haya’s outstanding contribution to advancing long-duration storage and strengthening the technical foundation of a low-carbon energy future.
Message from Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media, congratulated Naphtal Haya on his achievement: “Naphtal Haya represents the next generation of engineering leadership driving the global energy transition. His work in long-duration energy storage is critical to enabling reliable, scalable, and financially viable clean energy systems. By combining technical excellence with a commitment to equitable access, he is helping shape a truly sustainable energy future. We are proud to honor his contributions 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 engineers, innovators, storage specialists, renewable leaders, policymakers, and sustainability champions are invited to submit nominations for global recognition. If you are: ● Advancing energy storage innovation
● Engineering scalable clean energy systems ● Driving bankable renewable infrastructure projects ● Contributing to a just and inclusive energy transition
This is your opportunity to gain international visibility and be recognized among the world’s leading energy pioneers. Submit your nomination today for the Energy Evolution Awards & Conference 2027 and join the leaders building tomorrow’s sustainable energy systems. Dubai will once again convene the minds engineering the future of energy — will you be next?