Mexico City, September 3, 2024 - The 5th edition of Intersolar Mexico, the 31st edition of THE GREEN EXPO® and the 8th edition of Aquatech Mexico, to be held simultaneously from 3 to 5 September 2024, at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, begin today.
The synergy of these international events will allow to showcase the broadest horizon of solutions, training and technologies in solar energy, energy storage, environmental management and water technologies in one place.
The opening ceremony was attended by: Matilde Saldivar, Show Manager, Informa Markets; Florian Wessendorf, Managing Director, Solar Promotion International GmbH; Daan Burghouts, Director Aquatech Global, RAI Amsterdam; Meike van Ginneken, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; David Wedepohl, Managing Director International Affairs, German Solar Association; Volker Gutekunst, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mexico; Volker Gutekunst, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mexico; José Ramón Ardavín Ituarte, Executive Director, Consejo Empresarial para el Desarrollo Sostenible (CESPEDES).
Matilde Saldivar reported that the convergence of these events forms the most important B2B platform in Mexico, with the participation of 400 companies from 20 countries, presenting solutions aimed at the industrial, commercial, and government sectors in an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration and networking.
“Intersolar Mexico serves as a pivotal platform for connecting innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders, driving the solar revolution forward in Latin America. It's where the future of sustainable energy meets actionable solutions today”, said Florian Wessendorf.
In his address, Dan Burghouts expressed his confidence in the new government administration to recognize the importance of water issues and to establish conditions for the investment in technologies that favor water quality and promote a sustainable future.
Meike van Ginneken emphasized the importance of collaboration between Mexico and the Netherlands with the aim of sharing knowledge, experiences, and technology in water management, enabling both nations to face water-related challenges.
"Germany has installed more than a million photovoltaic systems, demonstrating that investment and infrastructure are key to success. The reduction of bureaucracy and the availability of land have been essential in accelerating the development of solar projects and achieving our renewable energy targets for 2030," explained David Wedepohl.
Volker Gutekunst expressed his enthusiasm for the celebration of these important events to promote the exchange of ideas, experiences, and ties between Germany and Mexico, as both countries maintain close collaboration in the development of projects in various areas such as energy.
José Ramón Ardavín emphasized the importance of sustainability in corporate value chains and highlighted the government's need to ensure conditions that promote public and private investment to advance with certainty in the energy transition.
The 5th edition of Intersolar Mexico will bring together the photovoltaic, solar thermal and energy storage industries at a strategic moment for renewables in Mexico. In this regard, the presence of important solar industry associations in Germany and the United States, which are optimistic about a positive change in the country's energy policy, is noteworthy, represented by David Wedepohl, Managing Director International Affairs, German Solar Association (BSW); and Brad Heavner, Policy Director, California Solar & Storage Association (CALSAA).
“We are highly enthusiastic about the strong interest and participation of our international exhibitors, as they recognize Intersolar Mexico as a valuable platform for establishing business relationships, driving innovation, connecting global ideas with local solutions and fostering collaboration in the solar sector, thereby accelerating the transition toward a promising energy future in Mexico”, mentioned Hanna Böhme, CEO, Freiburg Management and Marketing International.
As part of the special exhibition at Intersolar Mexico, the ees (electric energy storage) show casts companies presenting solutions from this sector in the ees Special Exhibition and ees Pavilion. Furthermore, the solar thermal area, the China, Shenzen and BECIE pavilions, cluster companies accordingly.
Over the course of three days, Intersolar Mexico will feature 39 content sessions, including individual presentations, panel discussions, workshops and networking sessions given by 55 sector specialists. Alone, the International Conference is made up of 18 sessions on photovoltaics, solar thermal and electrical energy storage, with 39 speakers from Mexico, Germany, the United States, Chile, Panama, France, Ecuador and Italy, highlighting the majority participation of women.
Redesigning the future, connecting with green business will be the thematic focus of the 31st edition of THE GREEN EXPO®, which has established itself as a benchmark for industries seeking to reduce their environmental impact through best practices and move towards a sustainable future.
This year, 45 environmental experts will meet to analyze the most pressing issues from a triple helix approach, promoting a green culture in all industrial processes.
At the 8th edition of Aquatech Mexico, companies and startups will showcase their developments in areas such as wastewater reuse, desalination technologies and smart water monitoring systems. These advances seek not only to improve water use efficiency, but also to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
Experts from more than 20 countries will collaborate to promote the exchange of experiences and best practices that can be adapted to different contexts. This year's edition promises to be a milestone in the quest for a more sustainable and secure future in terms of water resources.
For more information and registration: Intersolar Mexico
Intersolar Mexico is the leading platform for technology trends and B2B networking in Mexico's solar market. It focuses on photovoltaics, solar heating and cooling technologies, and energy storage. Together with the co-located events The GREEN Expo® and Aquatech Mexico, it has solidified its position as the largest gathering of professionals in the renewable energy and cleantech industry in Mexico since the debut in 2019. In 2023, the events hosted more than 400 exhibitors and 11,750 visitors. The fifth edition of Intersolar Mexico will take place from September 3 to 5, 2024 at the Centro Citibanamex, in Mexico City.
Intersolar Mexico is jointly organized by Solar Promotion International GmbH, Freiburg Management and Marketing International GmbH (FMMI) and Informa Markets Latam. For more information, please visit: www.intersolar.mx
Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, trade shows, hybrid events, and market intelligence, building a year-round relationship and business journey between companies and markets. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com
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