Thursday, May 28, 2026 I 4:00pm CEST I 8:00am CST I 10:00am BRT I Language: English
Solar thermal energy is rapidly gaining prominence in Brazil and Mexico, thanks to abundant sunshine and excellent payback time. Both countries benefit from vast solar resources and a growing domestic market, and are striving to lower energy costs and reduce CO₂ emissions through the use of clean energy. Together, these markets are driving adoption, fostering innovation, and expanding access to clean, reliable heat throughout Latin America.
In this webinar, we will join forces with solar thermal experts Danielle Bonham from ABRASOL Brazil and Daniel García from Modulo Solar Mexico to examine the current landscape in Latin American countries and identify further development and investment potential in the region.
Danielle Johann,
ABRASOL
With over six years of experience as Executive Director at ABRASOL, I have led strategic planning and operational initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and innovation in the solar thermal energy sector. My work includes project coordination, capacity building, and workforce training – efforts that have strengthened the industry's value chain and attracted new stakeholders to the association.
Previously, as a Senior Independent Consultant specializing in energy management systems, I developed a strong foundation in energy project standards and enhanced my capabilities in research and development. I currently serve as the Latin America Coordinator for the International Energy Agency's Solar Heating and Cooling Programme, fostering international collaboration and driving technological and market innovation in solar thermal energy.
Daniel García,
ANES
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.
Marisol Oropeza,
Business and Marketing Strategist
Marisol Oropeza, a dual Mexican and German national based in Berlin, is a Business and Marketing Strategist with her own consulting brand “matters” since 2016. She is a leading figure in the solar industry and recognized as an exceptional advocate for solar thermal. With a career spanning more than 20 years holding leadership positions in the public sector in Mexico, as well as the private and non-profit sectors in Germany, she positions herself as a highly qualified professional with a creative mindset.
She is founder of the Heat Changers community and an advisor to highly recognized companies in the solar industry. She has cultivated a vast network of contacts in Germany, Europe and Latin America. Her influential international collaborations span initiatives to accelerate the energy transition and promote solar technology. She collaborates with the Solar Heating Initiative, the Global Solar Certification Network and Intersolar Mexico. She was responsible for the International Affairs Secretariat of the Mexican National Solar Energy Association (ANES) from 2020 to 2024.
Additionally, she stands out for her extensive knowledge of the sector and dynamic presence as a speaker and moderator. She is listed in the speaker directory of the Solar Heating and Cooling Program of the International Energy Agency (IEA SHC).
Marisol's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree 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.