Large Scale Solar Projects in Northwest Mexico

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Time
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Hall
Centro Citibanamex
Room
Sala D - Piso de Exposición

Utility-scale solar energy deployment has long been stalled in Mexico. In this session, some of the large PV projects in the northwest of the country will be discussed that will set the tone in the long-awaited opening of this market segment.

01:00 pm - 01:10 pmBaja California: Isolation or Self-Sufficiency?

Mario López

Founder/ President

The Border Group

01:10 pm - 01:20 pmSpeech Title to be Confirmed

Speaker to be Announced

01:20 pm - 01:40 pmPlan Sonora

Dr. Rafael Cabanillas

Head of Energy Directorate

Secretary of Economy of the State of Sonora

01:40 pm - 02:00 pmDiscussion & Q&A

Dr. Enrique Quiroga

Researcher

Red Mexicana de Almacenamiento

Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Enrique Quiroga, Red Mexicana de Almacenamiento

Researcher

Mexico

Enrique Quiroga-González got his PhD at the University of Kiel (Germany), where he was leader of battery research afterwards. From 2014 he works as researcher at BUAP (Puebla, Mexico), being the leader of the Energy Lab and the coordinator of the master's and PhD programs on Materials Science. From 2017 he is the representative of the Mexican Energy Storage Network.

Speaker
Mario López, The Border Group

Founder/ President

Mexico

Mario C. López is a leading expert on public affairs and cross-border relations between the United States and Mexico. Founder of The Border Group LLC, he has been key in the cooperation and development between both countries, with experience in the US and Mexican congresses. He has held important roles in organizations such as SANDAG, SCEDC and the CDT, and has advised congressmen on border issues. He has also worked in the private sector with Sempra Energy, managing social investment projects. His contribution extends to the civic, academic and media spheres, where he has promoted democracy and binational cooperation.

Speaker
Dr. Rafael Cabanillas, Secretary of Economy of the State of Sonora

Head of Energy Directorate

Mexico

Chemical Engineer from the University of Sonora, Master of Science in Solar Energy and PhD in Engineering from the UNAM. University Research Professor (University of Sonora), he was Technical Manager of the Hermosillo Solar Platform. He develops energy projects in the area of: Evaluation of renewable energy sources, Solar Concentration and Heat Transfer. He is a member of the Mexican Academy of Engineering (AI) and of the SNI-CONAHCyT. He is currently the head of the Energy Directorate of the Ministry of Economy of the Government of the State of Sonora since October 2021. Responsible for the Social Programme of Distributed Solar Generation and the monitoring of the Sonora Sustainable Energy Plan.

Further Content
Speaker
Norma de la Salud Álvarez, Santamarina y Steta, S.C.

Senior Associate in Energy & ESG

Mexico

With more than 25 years of professional experience, Norma specializes in energy, regulation, ESG, climate change and environment issues. She has worked in both the private sector, advising different national and foreign clients on environmental, real estate and energy issues, as well as in the public sector in different positions.Her time at the Energy Regulatory Commission is relevant, as she was part of the Government's advisory group that developed the 2014 Energy Reform, being responsible for the regulation and implementation of the Clean Energy Certificate mechanism and the Energy Certificate Management System (S-CEL). During her tenure as General Director of Clean Energy Integration, she served as Focal Point for Climate Change in said Commission.It is noteworthy her work in electricity matters, having been responsible for regulation of one of the main electricity companies in the sector. In addition, Norma provides legal advice in the development of projects and regulation in the energy sector, both in gas and hydrocarbons issues. She also has experience in the development of climate change projects and the design of ESG strategies for different sectors and stakeholders.

Speaker
Teresita Vial Villalobos, ACU Abogados

Director of Energy and Projects

Chile

Lawyer from Universidad Diego Portales, expert in electricity regulation and development of energy projects. She has a diploma in Environmental Law, Energy and Natural Resources, in Administrative Authorisations and Permits, in Regulation and Electricity Market, and in Administrative Law. She is a lecturer in the Diploma in Regulation and Electricity Market at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the USACH, in the Solar Academy course at the Faculty of Business of the Adolfo Ibáñez University, and in the Diploma in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development and Development of Natural Resources Projects, both at the University of Chile. Between 2020 and 2022 she was director of the Chilean Solar Energy Association.

Speaker
Araceli Hernández, University of Arizona (ANES)

Knowledge Transfer Researcher

Mexico

"Araceli Hernández Granados is a dynamic professional at the forefront of chemistry and renewable energy. Currently, she works as a Research-Scientist for KT at NewFoS (University of Arizona). With a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (CIICAP-UAEM/IER-UNAM), Araceli's research has centered on mesoporous titanium dioxide structures for third-generation solar cells. Her academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Physics and Science (ICF-UNAM) in Mexico, as an Executive Assistant at the National Solar Energy Association in Mexico City, and as an Innovation Analyst at CEMIESOL. She also worked as a Senior Engineer at TG Companies, where she focused on recovering and recycling solar panels through circular chemistry. Araceli has been awarded various prizes, such as the UNESCO Regional Chair, Women, Science, and Technology in Latin America, alongside the Economic Development Agency of the City Council of Barcelona. She has several articles published in international journals and has recently discovered a great passion for writing popular science articles. Beyond her professional achievements, Araceli is a passionate advocate for STEM education, contributing to initiatives that empower women and girls in science. Her commitment extends to podcast appearances, where she discusses engineering for a sustainable future."

Speaker
David Wedepohl, BSW - German Solar Association

Managing Director International Affairs

Germany

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Speaker
Salvador Escalona, Nielsen IBOPE

Client Business Partner

Mexico

With 25 years of experience, he led AdSpend, TV Audience, Radio, and Outdoor studies. Currently, he is responsible for commercial relationships with clients in the media industry

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