Program Intersolar

Mexico can become a world power in photovoltaic energy generation, given its vast solar resource and the growing demand for electricity in all sectors of the economy. In this session, Nelson Delgado will present Mexico's position in the global PV market as introduction. The panelists will elaborate on possible development strategies for utility-scale and distributed generation. Rodrigo L. Sauaia will share takeaways from the market development in Brazil, which could be a reference for Mexico. To wrap up, the panelists will discuss the most relevant aspects and answer questions from the audience.

Keynote speech
Nelson Delgado, General Director, Mexican Solar Energy Association, ASOLMEX

Aidana Velázquez, IR Manager, Enlight Mexico

Rodrigo L. Sauaia, Co-founder and CEO, ABSOLAR (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association)

Nelson Delgado, General Director, Mexican Solar Energy Association, ASOLMEX

With 4.2 GWth of installed capacity, the market size of the Mexican solar heating market doubles the distributed PV. Industrial applications are taking up as fossil fuel prices keep high and the need to decarbonize industrial processes gets more relevant. Katia Bernal will present Mexico's position in the global solar heating market and the panelist will elaborate on the key aspects to exploit the full potential of solar process heating. Pascual Polo will share takeaways from Spain which could be a reference for Mexico. To wrap up, panelists will discuss, come to conclusions and answer questions from the audience.

Katia Bernal, CEO, CITRUS Engineering Better World

María del Carmen Alduncin, Commercial Director, Módulo Solar

Flemming Jorgensen, CEO, Jorgensen

Pascual Polo, Managing Director, ASIT, Spain

Moderator: Katia Bernal, CEO, CITRUS Engineering Better World

Keynote speech
Angélica Soto, General Director, Nexus Energía México

Sofia Tamayo, Director of Public and Regulatory Affairs, Zuma Energía

Aideé Zamora, Deputy General Coordinator , REDMEREE

Santiago Villagomez, Co-Founder & CEO, Energía Real

Moderator: Angélica Soto, General Director, Nexus Energía México

The service sector is a market segment with high potential for solar thermal technologies given its high hot water consumption. Technology acquisition and/or energy purchase models are indispensable for further market penetration. In Central America, Panama is setting a great precedent for the development of the solar thermal market in the commercial sector. Discover in this session the key factors to enter this market.

Keynote speech
Marisol Oropeza, Founder, Heat Changers

Financing schemes for companies from the service sector
Nayeli Mora, Key Account and Corporate Coordinator, Inventive Power

Market segments with the highest potential
David Contreras, Manager of Solar Thermal Projects, Sunnergy

Development of the solar water heating market in Panama
Jesús Antonio González, Project Manager, Termosolar Panama

Moderator: Marisol Oropeza, Founder, Heat Changers

Solar energy is booming. Due to the availability of ever larger amounts of electricity from photovoltaics, the combination of PV systems with storage units to decouple generation and consumption is gaining importance. Maturing solar business also means the development of new business models like Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV), floating PV, solar franchise, power purchase agreements, production of green hydrogen using solar energy and man more. Get to know customized solutions and business models from renowned industry and thought leaders.

Hydrogen and solar
Juan Antonio Gutiérrez, Senior Consultant, NTT DATA

Solar franchises: Entering different business models
Claudia González, CEO and Founder, Green Kiin Consultores Sustentables

Actions being implemented by ANES to promote gender equality
Dulce Guevara, Member for Inclusion and Gender, ANES

Regulatory Frameworks and Business Models for Photovoltaic Systems in Viticulture
Lucia Romina Palazzo, Technical Assistant of the Research , Development and Innovation Program of the Argentine Wine Strategic Plan 2030, Argentine Wine Corporation

Presenter: Manuel Gómez, Executive Director, AMIF

Public policies and support programs which foster the faster deployment of solar energy in different economic sectors are key towards reaching climate emission targets. In Mexico several governments at the State level have implemented climate action and renewable energy programs. In Central America, Panama is doing remarkable progress in integrating renewable energies in the energy mix. Get to know some of the successful experiences from policy makers.

Karen A. Jackson, Director of Liaison with Strategic Areas, Energy Agency of the State of Jalisco

Alberto Valdés, Head of the General Directorate of Energy Development and Sustainability, SEDECO CDMX

Ermilo Barrera, General Director, Energy Agency of the State of Puebla

Rosilena Lindo, Deputy National Energy Secretary of Panama, National Energy Secretary Panama

Moderator: Karla Cedano, President, ANES