Conference Speaker Overview

Executive Director of REN21, the only global policy network of renewable energy actors from science, governments, NGOs and industry. She is also the chair of SLOCAT, an international multistakeholder partnership enabling knowledge and action for sustainable, low carbon transport. Rana comes from a background in private industry and applied research in the areas of renewable energy, energy access, waste management as well as waste to energy. With her cross-functional profile, she is championing pathways to a renewables-based world.

Chemical Engineer with a Master's in Energy and Sustainability. 9 years of experience in energy decarbonization and democratization. Chairs the Mexican Agrovoltaic Network and develops decarbonization strategies at VIA Climate Solutions.

Outstanding Master in Energy Sustainability, graduated from the Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (CIICAp) of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos. With a solid professional career, he has left a significant mark in the energy sector. For 9 years, she worked as a Researcher at the National Institute of Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL), leading important projects, including contracts with PEMEX Exploration and Production. She has worked at companies such as Elirmex and Terra Energy, where she held leadership roles in engineering and project management. Currently, at Bright, she works as Technical Support Leader, standing out for her role as Manager of Photovoltaic Installations and Quality Manager for photovoltaic systems. She is an active figure in research networks such as Red Solar, Red SUMAS, Red MEREE, MERL and RMEM. Mentor in the Women Leaders in STEAM program. Additionally, professor in the senior management diploma for women in the energy industry.

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.

Prominent leader in the field of energy and politics. With a solid academic background that includes a Bachelor's and postgraduate degree in Political Science, a Master's degree in Administration and Advanced Project Management and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Management, he has dedicated more than 20 years to public service in his country. He has held key roles, including the leadership of the National Energy Directorate and the presidency of the Electricity Market Administration, where he demonstrated his ability to implement effective energy policies and guarantee a reliable electricity supply. His commitment to sustainable development and his experience in the sector make him an invaluable leader in the region.

PhD in Engineering and Applied Sciences. Multidisciplinary academic leader in the fields of Energy and Social Sciences, and Innovation and Sustainability with a Gender Perspective, member of the Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities of the State of Morelos, of the Editorial Committee of the Energy Efficiency Magazine of the FIDE, of the Innovation Review Commission of CeMIE-Sol, of the International Women's Forum, mentor of the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition and former president of ANES. Currently, National Researcher Level I of the SNI, Head of the Innovation and Futures Laboratory of the Institute of Renewable Energies of the UNAM and Advisor to Voz Experta.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from ITESM and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Recipient of the National IIM-UNAM Award in 2005. She works at CNYN-UNAM. Her work has made a significant impact in Mexico in the field of materials for supercapacitors.

Senior Power & Renewables Analyst at Wood Mackenzie. Responsible for analyzing the Latin American solar PV market, focusing on market developments, trends and growth scenarios across the region. He has a solid background in corporate and academic environments. He worked as a decarbonization consultant at the Mexico Climate Initiative, focusing on climate mitigation strategies for the energy and waste sectors in Mexico. In addition to a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Anahuac, he has a master's degree in Industrial Ecology from TU DELFT. Conducting exploratory research on future renewable energy systems and marine renewable energy technologies.

Chemical Engineer and Master in Business Administration with more than 18 years of exprience in technology and commercial management in Latin America and Europe. She has worked in multinationals in Marketing and Sales, developing an undestanding of the Latin American market. She has led energy efficiency projects and the introduction of LED technohology in Central Amercia and the Caribbean, collaborating with public service companies and governments. In Panama, she has carried out consultancies for the transformation of public lighting to LED and the National Solar Thermal Energy Plan. She founded Neo Energy in 2017, focused on the energy transition. In 2024, she was appointed member of the board of directors of the Panamanian Chamber of Solar Energy.

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

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer graduated from the UNAM. Specialized in renewable energies and senior business management. CEO of Modulo Solar SA de CV. President of FAMERAC (Fabricantes Mexicanos en Energías Renovables AC). Association that brings together the main Mexican manufacturers of renewable energy technologies. Founding member and vice-president of the technical committee for the national solar energy standardization NESO-13. Secretary of organization and secretary of industrial affairs in the National Association of Solar Energy (ANES) in various periods between 2009 and the present. Expert consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the German Cooperation (GIZ) for various renewable energy projects in Mexico, Panama, Honduras and Cuba. Expert in design, management, installation, commissioning and development of solar energy solutions with more than 20 years of experience.

Graduated in Industrial Engineering at ITESO, in Guadalajara; he was in charge of Public Lighting in the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco, where he initiated an energy saving programme. He was Project Manager for the company Menchaca y Asociados, winner of the National Energy Saving Award for the Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit lighting project. He developed diagnoses and energy efficiency projects in lighting for more than 30 municipalities in Nuevo León, Querétaro, Nayarit, Zacatecas, and Jalisco. He managed the administrative area of an electrical infrastructure construction company and was an independent consultant in energy efficiency and clean generation. Since 2019 he is Executive Director of the Mexican Photovoltaic Industry Association.

Electrical Engineer from the National Polytechnic Institute, with postgraduate studies in Business Administration from the Telecommunications Training Institute of Telmex (INTTELMEX). I work at Telmex as an executive, coordinating technical work groups for the deployment of electrical infrastructure, energizing Transmission, Switching, and Data Center facilities. I operated Energy Efficiency Action Plans for Telecom companies in Mexico and Latin America for the CARSO Group. Member of the National Solar Energy Association (ANES) and the Mexican Photovoltaic Industry Association (AMIF). Operational Coordinator of Renewable Energies at FECIME (Federation of Mechanical and Electrical Colleges) and Vice President of the Energy Efficiency Commission of CIME NL. President of the Renewable Energy Competency Management Committee of CONOCER.

Brad has twenty-five years of clean energy advocacy experience with state and national organizations in the U.S. He is the author of dozens of research reports written for policy campaigns across the country. He has led initiatives for limits on existing coal-fired power plants, low-emission vehicle standards, greenhouse gas reduction frameworks, renewable energy mandates, and many other clean energy policies. He has been in his current position for ten years, where he leads the policy work for California's customer-sited solar industry on net metering, rate design, interconnection standards, and other issues.

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Prominent lawyer specialized in energy regulation with a solid track record in both Mexico and Latin America. He has played key roles in various areas of the energy sector. He has multiple diplomas in regulation and regulatory improvement, as well as a Master's Degree in Business Law from the Universidad Panamericana. His experience expanded in the public sector as an Advisor at the Energy Regulatory Commission, addressing regulatory and transparency issues. In the private sector, he worked for Acciona Energía and Invex Infraestructura (Ammper Energía), managing energy sales contracts, clean energy certificates and other related services. At Saavi Energía and Typhoon Offshore, he contributed to the development of key legal strategies and coordinated legal matters in the oil and gas space.

He graduated from the Autonomous University of Querétaro where he obtained his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. He then received a scholarship to pursue his doctoral studies at the Technische Universität Berlin in the Department of Water Management and Modelling of Water Systems. At the end of his doctoral studies, he worked at the same institution supporting teaching and as a researcher in a project on Deep Geothermal Modelling. After being certified in 2021 as coordinator for climate protection and resource management, he started working at the DGS (German Solar Energy Association) in Berlin where to date he is Project Manager of the Consortium-DGS of Begleitforschung EnergieWendeBauen (Accompanying Research for the Construction of Energy Transformation) and coordinator of the Projects of the Solar Academy of the DGS in Latin America coordinating projects in Argentina, Paraguay and Ecuador.

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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.

She is Co-founder and CEO at FOTOVOLTAICA DESIGN STUDIO. Leader in the design of solar projects with software. Recognized as Engineer Woman by the French Embassy and ENGIE.

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.

He is an engineer with a master's studies in Energy at UNAM, co-founder and CTO at Fotovoltaica Design Studio, as well as Honorary Member and Professor at CPEF.

Director of Sales and Business Development at Grupo Magaldi. He is responsible for implementing strategies to introduce new STEM CSP and MGTES technologies to the global market, as well as developing action and growth plans. he stands out for her ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners, understanding global market trends and interacting with major institutions. With a career spanning since 2005, he has accumulated deep knowledge of international contracting procedures in the electricity sector. Previously, he worked at Alenia Aeronáutica (Finmeccanica Group) as Head of the Commercial, Program and Office Department. Simone graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cagliari (Italy) and subsequently obtained a Master's degree from the University of Glasgow (United Kingdom), which has provided him with a solid foundation to lead global projects in the field of energy.

Has more than 18 years of experience in the energy sector, in areas such Buildings Efficiency, Power Generation and Cogeneration. He has participated in the development of projects for Power to X applications and currently, decarbonization projects.

Electrical-Electronic Engineer from the Faculty of Engineering of the UNAM, he has been active in the Renewable Energy business in Mexico, in large wind and solar projects since 2005, collaborating as an Independent Engineer for investors, project developers, as well as for the Mexican government and academia. In 2009 Jesús finished his degree as a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Specialist at the University of Applied Sciences for Technology, Business and Design in Wismar, Germany. Since 2013 he has been involved in developing projects in the solar photovoltaic sector of Distributed Generation. In the same year he participated as an expert in Asia-Pacific Economies forums on energy efficiency for SMEs invited by the Ministry of Economy. In 2015 he participated in solar PV design activities and technical-economic analysis of the first large-scale solar PV projects in Mexico. Since 2019 and to date he works at TUV Rheinland Mexico in the Solar Photovoltaic business area, coordinating the support and services to customers in solar plants currently operating in Mexico and South America, coordinating also the performance, quality and safety testing of PV modules, trackers and inverters. ""Ingeniero Eléctrico-Electrónico por la Facultad de Ingeniería de la UNAM, ha estado activo en el negocio de las Energías Renovables en México, en grandes proyectos eólicos y solares desde 2005, colaborando como Ingeniero Independiente para inversionistas, desarrolladores de proyectos, así como para el gobierno mexicano y la academia. En 2009 Jesús terminó su licenciatura como Especialista en Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética en la Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas para la Tecnología, Negocios y Diseño en Wismar, Alemania. Desde 2013 ha estado involucrado desarrollando proyectos en el sector solar fotovoltaico de Generación Distribuida. Ese mismo año participó como experto en foros de Economías Asia-Pacífico sobre eficiencia energética para PYMES invitado por el Ministerio de Economía. En 2015 participó en actividades de diseño solar fotovoltaico y análisis técnico-económico de los primeros proyectos solares fotovoltaicos a gran escala en México. Desde 2019 y hasta la fecha labora en TUV Rheinland México en el área de negocio Solar Fotovoltaica, coordinando el soporte y servicios a clientes en plantas solares que actualmente operan en México y Sudamérica, coordinando también las pruebas de desempeño, calidad y seguridad de módulos fotovoltaicos, seguidores e inversores.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.