agenda
REGISTRATION
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INAUGURATION
• Don Joel Santos Echevarría, Ministro de Energía y Minas, MEM
ETED's Perspective on the Next Phases of the Energy Transition
· Alfonso Rodríguez Tejada, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, ETED
Moderator: Rubén Ramírez, Director LATAM, Energyear
THE ENERGY FUTURE OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PUBLIC-PRIVATE COORDINATION IN A CONTEXT OF NEW CHALLENGES
The Dominican electricity system is undergoing a period of growth and transformation characterised by rising
demand, the introduction of new technologies and the need to strengthen energy planning. Against an
international backdrop marked by shifts in energy markets, new geopolitical dynamics and
increasing competition to attract investment, this panel will bring together authorities, regulators and business leaders to
analyse how coordination between the public and private sectors can drive the sector’s development, ensure
security of supply and consolidate a modern, resilient and sustainable electricity system for the country.
· Ricardo Guerrero, Viceministro de Energía Eléctrica, MEM
· Charly de la Rosa, Gerente de Fuentes Alternas y Uso Racional de la Energía, CNE
· Aura Caraballo, miembro del Consejo, SIE
· Yomayra Martinó, Asesora de sostenibilidad y gobernanza, ETED
· Ricardo Estevez, director senior de desarrollo, EGE Haina
· Monika Infante, CEO, Manzanillo Gas & Power
· Antonio Martorell, Director Comercial, CEPM
Moderator: Manuel Cabral, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, ADIE
THE NEW REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A POWER SYSTEM IN TRANSITION
· Andrés Astacio, Superintendente de Electricidad, SIE
Moderator: Rubén Ramírez, Director LATAM, Energyear
FROM SUPPLY TO PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING AND RELIABILITY IN THE NEW GENERATION OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology plays a key role in the reliability and performance of energy systems. This panel
will explore how equipment manufacturers are evolving from technology suppliers to strategic partners in the
operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure, helping to improve efficiency, availability and the
service life of assets.
· Diomedes Quijano, Chief Technology Officer, Huawei Digital Power
· Pablo Oliva, Sales Manager LATAM, AXIAL
· María José Muñiz Baum, Directora Comercial, Reenergy
· Óscar Rubio González, Sales Manager Ibérica & LATAM, SL-Rack
· Carlos A. Girado, Sr. Sales Manager Colombia, Risen Energy
Moderator: Larissa Estévez, Directora Ejecutiva, CECACIER
FROM GREENFIELD TO COD: NEW SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND KEY FACTORS FOR MAKING SOLAR PROJECTS FEASIBLE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The development of solar projects in the Dominican Republic requires increasingly rigorous planning from the
initial stages through to commercial operation. This panel will examine the new technical and regulatory requirements
of the electricity system, as well as the strategies needed to ensure the viability of projects, optimise
development times and guarantee the efficient integration of new plants into the grid.
· Pedro Valdez, Gerente de Desarrollo de Negocio, ACCIONA Energía República Dominicana
· Álvaro Vergara, Vicepresidente de Finanzas, Estrategia y Desarrollo Corporativo, Soventix
· Rafael Burgos, Director General y CEO, Ennova
Moderator: Juan Rodriguez , Director PV & BESS para Latam, BLNC Energy
SOLAR AND BESS TECHNOLOGY IN EXTREME CLIMATES: PERFORMANCE, DEGRADATION AND OPERATION IN THE CARIBBEAN
The climatic conditions in the Caribbean—high temperatures, humidity, salinity and severe weather events—
pose specific challenges to the performance and durability of solar systems. This panel will discuss best
practices in the design, technology selection and operation of photovoltaic plants to maximise efficiency, reduce
degradation and ensure the reliability of assets in demanding environments.
· Angel Alegria, Head of Commercial, Schletter
· Orlando Simancas, Chief Fix Structure Officer, Factiun
· Marco Ricci, Director Regional de Ventas, SolaX Power
· Victor Saldaña, Utility Sales Manager para Centroamérica y El Caribe, JA Solar
Moderator: Paola Pimentel, Presidenta, MER-RD
DECARBONISATION TRENDS IN THE GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION AGENDA
The energy transition is becoming a key factor in industrial competitiveness, particularly
in a global environment that increasingly values sustainability and energy efficiency. This panel will explore how
companies can move towards more efficient production models by using clean energy,
optimising consumption and reducing emissions, thereby contributing to the country’s economic and environmental development.
· Fernando de la Vega, Country Manager, Metaldom
· Julissa Baez, Directora Ejecutiva, ADOCEM
· Gabriela Márquez, Directora de Adaptación y Mitigación del Cambio Climático, MMARN
· Carlos Grullón, CEO, RAAS Group
Moderator: Lluvia M. García, Presidenta WEN RD y Directora Permisos & Litigios EGE Haina
LUNCH
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Presentación Talk Karpowership Dominican Republic
· Jarrizon Quevedo, Gerente Comercial, Karpowership
SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF SOLAR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IN THE CARIBBEAN: TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN TO MAXIMISE OUTPUT
The construction of solar projects in the Caribbean presents specific challenges linked to climatic conditions,
logistics, available infrastructure and the need to adapt designs to environments with demanding operational requirements. This
panel will analyse how engineering, design and the incorporation of advanced technologies are enabling the optimisation
of construction, improving the resilience of facilities and maximising the performance and reliability of solar projects
in the region.
· Bryan Henriquez, Executive Director of Engineering, Grupo Puntacana
· Pascual García, Engineering & Construction Manager LATAM North, Enertis Applus+
· Luigi Salcedo, gerente de Proyectos, EGE Haina
· Carlos Cabrera, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo, Servinca
Moderator: Diego Lopez Gama, Territory Manager Latam & Brazil, RatedPower / Enverus
SELF-CONSUMPTION 4.0: REGULATION, TECHNOLOGY AND NEW BUSINESS MODELS FOR A GROWING MARKET
Solar self-consumption continues to grow in the Dominican Republic in both the residential sector and the
commercial and industrial sectors. This panel will examine how developments in the regulatory framework, technological innovation and
new business models are driving market development, facilitating access to
more efficient energy solutions and strengthening user participation in the country’s energy transition.
· Abraham Espinal, Director, Asofer
· César Olivero, Director de Regulación, SIE
· Marvin Fernández, CEO, Green Box
· Juan Carlos Reyes, Gerente de Eficiencia Energética, Unitrade
Moderator: Michelle Reyes, gerente comercial, Energas
ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE: NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DOMINICAN ELECTRICITY SYSTEM
The growth of electric mobility is presenting new challenges and opportunities for the Dominican energy system
. The expansion of charging infrastructure, demand management and integration with renewable energy
highlight the need for coordinated planning between the electricity sector, regulators and mobility stakeholders
. This panel will analyse how to prepare the grid and energy infrastructure to support the development of
electric vehicles, exploring charging models, new investments and the role of electromobility within the country’s
energy transition.
· Charles Sanchez, Presidente, Zero Emision RD
· Billy Rafael Romero, CEO, Cenntro Electric CICS
· Christian Cabral, Managing Director, LatinPons
Moderator: Edison Santos, CEO, Emprendimiento Sostenible
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