Tips and Tools for Entrepreneurship and Start Ups of the Solar Industry

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Time
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Hall
Centro Citibanamex
Room
Sala D - Piso de Exposición

The growth of the solar sector in Mexico provides great opportunities for the creation of companies that offer innovative solutions. In this session, best practices will be shared and the factors to consider to achieve a successful venture in the solar industry will be analyzed. Likewise, the issue of recycling solar panels will be addressed as one of the areas in which applied research can give rise to business models with high potential.

12:00 pm - 12:20 pmKeys to Successful Entrepreneurship in the Solar Industry

Aideé Zamora

General Coordinator

REDMEREE

12:20 pm - 12:40 pmBusiness Opportunities in Solar Panel Recycling

Araceli Hernández

Knowledge Transfer Researcher

University of Arizona (ANES)

12:40 pm - 01:00 pmDiscussion & Q&A

Celeste Morales

Head of Technology Management and Liaison Office

IER-UNAM

Speakers
Speaker
Aideé Zamora, REDMEREE

General Coordinator

Mexico

Founder and Director of AMERALI Group. In her 29 years, she has led the design and implementation of high-impact sustainable strategies for saving electricity and gas in companies and homes. She has trained distributors and integrators in sales in LATAM. In 2022 she was named as one of the 100 leaders in the energy sector by Petróleo & Energía magazine. She is vice-president of the Women in Energy Network (REDMEREE) and a member of Women Leaders of the Americas. Her purpose is to bring safe and affordable energy to all people.

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
Celeste Morales, IER-UNAM

Head of Technology Management and Liaison Office

Mexico

Celeste Morales Santiago is a professional with experience in technology management, continuing education and digital communication. Currently, she works as Head of Technology Management and Liaison Office of the Renewable Energy Institute (IER) of UNAM. She is co-author of the books 'La gobernanza en la ciudad de México. Visiones multidisciplinarias"; y "México hacia una transición energética." When she was Head of the Continuing Education Programs of the IER-UNAM, she led the creation of new educational programs and the improvement of existing ones, including the online learning platform "Renovando Talentos". In collaboration with the Continuing Education team, she works on the curricular design of hybrid and online courses, as well as the development of open educational resources.

Further Content
Speaker
Marisol Oropeza, Heat Changers

Founder

Germany

Marisol Oropeza, a prominent figure in the solar industry, is recognised as an exceptional advocate for solar heating, renowned for her extensive knowledge and dynamic presence as a public speaker, moderator, and storyteller. Her influential collaborations span initiatives in accelerating the energy transition and advancing solar thermal technology, showcasing her as a highly-skilled professional with a creative mindset. She has cultivated a vast network of contacts in Germany, Europe, and Latin America. Marisol's academic background includes graduating with honors in Business Administration from UNAM, a Master's degree in European Studies from Hochschule Bremen, and additional studies in Strategic Marketing, Leadership, and Sustainable Development. She is business and marketing strategist for the solar industry with her own consulting brand: matters. Among her clients there are highly recognized companies and organizations in the solar industry. In addition, she has launched projects and is part of initiatives to increase the visibility of the solar thermal energy sector and technologies internationally. She has been a speaker and moderator in multiple specialized forums. She is founder of the Heat Changers community, responsible for the International Affairs Secretariat of the National Solar Energy Association (ANES) and advises on marketing and public relations to the Solar Heating Initiative, the Global Solar Certification Network and Intersolar Mexico.

Speaker
Aideé Zamora, REDMEREE

General Coordinator

Mexico

Founder and Director of AMERALI Group. In her 29 years, she has led the design and implementation of high-impact sustainable strategies for saving electricity and gas in companies and homes. She has trained distributors and integrators in sales in LATAM. In 2022 she was named as one of the 100 leaders in the energy sector by Petróleo & Energía magazine. She is vice-president of the Women in Energy Network (REDMEREE) and a member of Women Leaders of the Americas. Her purpose is to bring safe and affordable energy to all people.

Speaker
Patricia Tatto, MERM

Miembro de Consejo Directivo

Mexico

Law Graduate from the Universidad Iberoamericana with studies in human rights from Birbeck University in the UK, she has dedicated her career to developing and promoting the renewable energy industry in international energy markets, as a technical advisor and business guide in the creation of strategies for the industry in new markets. Director of Ata Mexico and Central America, she advises the entire value chain on the successful implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects. She founded and is the current president of Mujeres en Energía Renovable México AC, a non-profit organization across the renewable energy sector, with the purpose of empowering women in the field of renewable energy in LATAM.

Speaker
Viridiana Vázquez, VA Energía Sustentable

Project Manager

Mexico

Viridiana Vázquez Guerrero as a founding partner of VA Energía Sustentable, she plays a crucial role in promoting renewables energies. She is the VP of Green Economy at Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Transformación (CANACINTRA), and actively participates in the Industrial Branch of Renewable Energy. Previously, she was General Manager of the Asociación Mexicana de Energía Solar Fotovoltaica (ASOLMEX) and General Director of (CANACINTRA) in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. In addition, she is the creator of ""Mujeres Transformando"" program, and has contributed to the development of the Centro Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo de Energías Alternativas (CRIDEA) through the Colegio de Chihuahua. She has a degree in International Relations from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, with a postgraduate degree in Administration, focused on Business Development and a specialization in Energy Law from the Escuela Libre de Derecho.

Speaker
David Wedepohl, BSW - German Solar Association

Managing Director International Affairs

Germany

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