2030 Renewable Energy Outlook: Integration of New Solar and Storage Capacity in Mexico

Nelson Ricardo Delgado Contreras is a specialist in the Mexican electricity sector with extensive experience. Since April 2021, he has served as Executive Director of the Mexican Solar Energy Association (ASOLMEX).Previously, he held key positions at the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) as Deputy Director General for Oversight of the Wholesale Electricity Market, and at the Ministry of Energy (SENER) as Director General of Electricity Generation and Transmission and Deputy Director General of Generation Programs.His notable contributions include the development of the PRODESEN plans, the design of SENER's first tender for private transmission lines, and the establishment of requirements for Clean Energy Certificates (CELs).A civil engineer from UNAM with a master's degree in Financial Optimization, Nelson received the Gabino Barreda Medal in 2000 for academic merit. His career highlights his fundamental role in the implementation and development of the Wholesale Electricity Market and the modeling of the National Electric System. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Eduardo López is a professional with more than twenty-five years of experience in energy projects, having participated in the development, engineering, construction, asset management, operation, maintenance, and electricity market phases; across various technologies such as gas turbines, steam turbines, gas- and diesel-fired motor-generators, cogeneration plants, combined-cycle power plants, wind farms, and photovoltaic plants.He has worked at five national and international companies on the development, construction, and operation of more than 5,000 MW across 20 power plants, substations, transmission and distribution lines, as well as gas and water pipelines totaling over 300 km.He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in thermal systems, a postgraduate degree in Quality and Productivity, and a Master's degree in Finance, with over 10 years of experience as Technical Director, Director of Asset Management, and Director of Operations, focusing on quality, safety, and environmental management systems.For the past 9 years, he has been responsible for the operation, maintenance, electricity market, and asset management of wind and solar power plants at Cubico México, a British-owned company focused on renewable energy in Mexico and other countries. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Patricia Tatto is an independent consultant in renewable energy with over 15 years of international experience in solar, wind, and energy storage projects. She has contributed to the implementation of more than 200 GW in Latin America and Europe, advising governments, companies, and investors on financing, regulation, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). She serves on the board of ASOLMEX and is the president of Women in Renewable Energy Mexico (MERM), where she advocates for a just, sustainable, and inclusive energy transition.

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