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District 5, Saramyasht, Kabul, Afghanistan

Habib Rahman
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director

Habib Rahman Qaderdan

Born in Afghanistan in 1957, Mr. Qaderdan has lived in Afghanistan and Pakistan and traveled to numerous countries. With double majors in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Kabul University in Afghanistan, Mr. Qaderdan has more than 40 years of experience in renewable energy systems including solar, wind and hydro power. As a pioneer in innovative product design and manufacturing, he has developed new technologies and innovated in existing technologies, which break frontiers and enhance the quality of life in the region.

 

About Me

Throughout his experience as the CEO QRTDW, CTO of IHFD, Alternative Technologies Director of Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy Conservation in Afghanistan (AREA) he has worked tirelessly to innovate and enable Afghans to benefit from wonderful technologies.  Since the 1990s, Mr. Qaderdan has pioneered the following technologies:

 

Eng. Qaderdan has authored a book titled “biogas technology” published by ACBAR library and has been an editorial member of various publications such as Progress Monitor (AREA) and Purmakhtag Magazines (ADA).

My Experience & Skill

  • First time installation of wind pump for rural water supply in Afghanistan.
  • First time establishment of wind pump factory and production of wind pumps in Afghanistan.
  • First time establishment of production centers for micro hydro power equipment.
  • Rural electrification by converting water mills to micro-hydro power plants.
  • First time design and construction of biogas plants in Afghanistan.
  • First time production of parabolic solar cookers in dedicated factory in Afghanistan.
  • First time production and operation of A10 cross flow turbine in Afghanistan
  • Development of new and innovative propeller turbine for electric power generation.
  • Development of water lifts operating with muscle power.