Miguel S. Garcia

Miguel S. Garcia has a diverse work experience in the renewable energy and electrical engineering fields. Miguel 'smost recent position was as the Head of Project Development, Global at Norsk Solar since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior PV & Storage Development Manager EMEA, Energy Group at Canadian Solar Inc. from July 2022 to February 2023.

From 2018 to 2022, Garcia held various roles at Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), including New Business Development Manager LatAm, where they focused on expanding the company's business in Latin America and implementing new technologies such as energy storage. Miguel also served as the Energy Storage & New Developments Leader, where they contributed to the development of renewable energy projects globally and sought innovative solutions for evolving energy markets.

Garcia previously worked as the Director - Energy Systems Consultant at Energy Evolve Limited, where they provided strategic support for complex electricity projects and played a key role in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Miguel also worked at Immersa as the Head of Design - Renewable Energy Storage & DSR, leading a team in the development of energy storage systems and maintaining knowledge of software and algorithms for renewable generation assets.

Earlier in their career, Garcia worked as an Electrical Project Engineer at Proserv - Production Technology Services, specializing in data communication technologies for offshore applications. Miguel also worked as a Research Associate at Charles III University of Madrid, focusing on power systems and renewables, and as an Electrical Engineer at Movilnet, Venezuela's largest telecommunications services provider.

Garcia's experience also includes a role as a Power Systems Engineer at the Energy Research Institute - INDENE, where they performed power systems analyses and developed relationships with regulators and policy-makers.

Miguel S. Garcia pursued their education in a chronological manner. From 2000 to 2008, they attended Universidad Simón Bolívar, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng(Hons)) in Power Systems and Electrical Engineering. Following this, from 2009 to 2012, they furthered their studies at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, earning a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Renewable Energy and Power Systems.