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
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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
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.

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
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.

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