Huawei recognised the CEO of Girasolve Energy and an EGADE Business School student with fourth place worldwide at its global solar installer summit in China.
By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Significantly increasing installed solar capacity will be crucial for Mexico to meet its 2030 energy transition goals, stated Luis Plata Cavazos, CEO of Girasolve Energy and Master in Finance student at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey.
“Only 5.1% of the country’s electricity generation currently comes from solar energy. We need to triple our installed capacity to meet the national target for clean energy generation,” he explained.
The National Energy Plan presented by Claudia Sheinbaum’s government in 2024 sets a goal of 45% of electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030, which means that at least 16% must be generated from solar energy, he added.
During the 2nd Global Installer Summit, organised by Huawei FusionSolar in Shenzhen and Dongguan, China, Plata Cavazos was awarded fourth place worldwide in the Best Installer Contest. There, he shared his vision for Mexico’s energy future with over 500 global leaders from the photovoltaic sector.
What an incredible three days at the 2nd Global Installer Summit! Over 500 installers and partners from across the world joined us in Shenzhen & Dongguan, China, exchanging insights, exploring cutting-edge smart PV solutions, and shaping the future of green energy.
— Huawei Digital Power (@huawei_power) March 29, 2025
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In his presentation, he highlighted that Mexico has one of the highest solar potentials in the world, with over 70% of its territory receiving more than 4.5 kW per square meter.
In 2023, the country’s installed photovoltaic capacity reached 9.4 GW, and is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. “It’s a huge opportunity, and we are ready to seize it,” said the graduate of the Energy Management Specialisation at EGADE Business School.
Plata Cavazos also emphasised the transformative role of energy storage in Mexican households: “Energy storage will be as important as water storage in Mexico. Every home will have a battery. That’s what we believe at Girasolve, and we are building that future.”
Girasolve Energy, a Mexican company with over eight years in the market, develops photovoltaic solutions for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
With a workforce of more than 35% women, including female installers, and a fleet of over 20% electric vehicles, Girasolve integrates sustainability, efficiency, and innovation as core pillars of its strategy.
“Climate change is real, and raising awareness is a key part of our mission. Selling PV systems is not just about reducing electric bills, it’s about saving the only planet we can live on,” he stated.
In addition to its business focus, Girasolve drives social impact projects, such as electrifying rural schools in Mexico.
At the Huawei event, Plata Cavazos presented a documentary video about a school that lacked electricity and was equipped with solar panels. “We’re not just making a difference on rooftops. We’re making a difference on the ground. These kids will have a different future thanks to technology,” he concluded.
These initiatives, along with his innovative vision for the energy sector, have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. Among other accolades, MIT Technology Review in Spanish named him one of the Innovators Under 35 Latin America 2023, and he received the National Youth Award 2021 and the State Youth Award of Nuevo León 2019.