Our reality
Millions of people in the world live under extreme poverty and unimaginable conditions. 940 million (13% of the world) do not have access to electricity. 3 billion (40% of the world) do not have access to clean fuels for cooking.
They rely on candles, firewood, kerosene, and other biomass fuels for their energy supply. This fuels negatively disrupt the environment where they live, and in turn it affects their health, and personal safety.
Energy poverty leads to the high use of open indoor fires and kerosene lamps. Both of the energy sources named above are heavily polluting and toxic and globally contribute to over 4.3 million deaths worldwide, mainly of women and girls.
The need for basic supplies has a huge impact on their opportunities for economic progress.
By giving them profitable, successful and safe use of renewable energy solutions, We illume is helping future generations change their living standards.
We believe in our team will help communities that are facing infrastructure problems.
We are convinced that we can begin to change this world into a better place to live.
Who are we?
We are a non-profit organization that plans and promotes environmentally friendly energy transition to improve the quality of life for future generations.
Mission
Improve lives through renewable energy and create circular development to preserve natural resources for future generations.
Vsion
A more Inclusive and sustainable economic development for a better world for all.
Through our programs
The future can be bright and beautiful for everyone, we must come together and create a sustainable plan, so that we can leave a worthy planet for future generations.
We Illume is dedicated to bringing light to those without electricity, and to eliminating health and environmental problems associated with the use of other resources utilized by these populations, such as kerosene.
We have designed:
Solar power systems
Water solutions
Lighting systems
LET'S BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TOGETHER
For this purpose, we have partnered with organizations and remote communities to provide and design solutions that improves their quality of life. By doing so, we will give children the opportunity of accessing better education, greater communication, and family time. We are bringing safe, healthy, renewable and reliable energy to underserved areas so that people who live off-grid, and who walk miles to find water, can connect with the outside world.
We work together with good people.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carlos Abad
Market Leader for Latin America at Tesla-Senior Account Executive
CEO
Carlos is a professional with extensive experience in the area of renewable energy.
His architectural and electrical training has opened the doors for him to navigate through the solar industry in various positions: sales, distribution, integration, training and manufacturing of solar energy equipment.
Santiago Cardenas
Regional Sales Manager for Latam, Rysen Energy
VICE PRESIDENT
Santiago is a person who always seeks the common good. He wants to improve the quality of life for everyone, particularly children. His commitment to the world is to leave a better place than what we have today, he is passionate about the environment and renewable energies. His work for this foundation to leave an energy legacy in Latin America and the Caribbean, where solar energy improves people’s quality of life, generates job opportunities, and increases security.
Gabriel PerezRegional Sales Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean
Blue Planet Energy
SECRETARY
Gabriel is a Licensed Electrician and Licensed in Renewable Energies; he is the Sales Manager of Blue Planet Energy for the Latin American and Caribbean markets. Gabriel has worked professionally in solar and storage industries for more than a decade.
He was a member of the team that built the first solar power and 20 MW storage plant in Puerto Rico.
He enjoys his free time by enjoying everything that Puerto Rico has to offer by hiking, mountain biking and paddle boarding.
Diana Marcela AbadTREASURER
Marcela, a strong advocate of helping others understand solar energy. Her professional interests are in general and strategic management. As member of the board she works to promote an extensive use of technologies compatible with solar energy.
Nicholas JohnsonPROJECT ADVISOR
Nico Johnson is a solar sales and marketing veteran with over a decade of experience developing solar markets for well-known solar organizations.
Nico’s most popular podcast, SunCast, is essential for anyone interested in a better understanding of how to grow as a leader and producer in the solar industry. Nico has launched his own solar company, leading market development for established leaders like Trina Solar and Conergy. He has served as a key member and consultant to various startup industries.
His experience ranges from utility-scale development, C&I market penetration and regional go-to-market planning, to channel management, brand strategy and growth consulting services.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Yania RuizLEGAL ADVISOR
Yania oversees the operation and legal area of the CPS company in Latin America.
She has a Degree in Law and has experience in corporate law and operations. She has worked in several Mexican and international companies, all of them strong promoters of social responsibility and ethical values.
In her spare time, she enjoys nature, watching movies, and cultural activities.
She is happiest when she can contribute to causes that help improve the world and those who live in it.
Sandra SampedroCo-founder of CCEEA & Energízate Solar
EDUCATION ADVISOR
Sandra is a visionary leader, although her experience is oriented towards the administrative aspect and the management of work teams, her passion for renewable energies has led her to undertake in this sector promoting energy transition and its professionalization in Latin America.
Her passion includes culture, dance, coffee, and reading.
Through the things we do, we identify clear opportunities to influence people’s thinking and behavior towards energy efficiency and the implementation of natural and sustainable methods of energy production and use.
Antonio Morales PROJECT MANAGEMENT
He has wide experience in the construction and commissioning of solar plants with more than 4GW throughout Latin America.
He has extensive professional experience as he has worked in countries such as Spain, Algeria, Chile and
nowadays Mexico.
He has developed and built projects for social programs in several countries.
STAFF
Carlos Abad
Market Leader for Latin America at Tesla-Senior Account Executive
CEO
Carlos is a professional with extensive experience in the area of renewable energy.
His architectural and electrical training has opened the doors for him to navigate through the solar industry in various positions: sales, distribution, integration, training and manufacturing of solar energy equipment.
Elena Chapa
Executive Director
Germán FernándezCFO
Germán Fernández Acevedo. Business Administrator, with a master’s degree in Marketing Management. He has 20 years of experience in investment banking and financial consulting. He is an entrepreneur in renewable energy, IoT technology and agribusiness. He is a leader at Climate Reality Project. He has been a consultant for more than 30 companies as well as a University professor in the area of corporate finance.
Marcela Abad ADMINISTRATION
Marcela, a strong advocate of helping others understand solar energy. Her professional interests are in general and strategic management. As member of the board she works to promote an extensive use of technologies compatible with solar energy.
Oscar Narváez DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Geremey DeBordeDirector of Operations
