We are presented with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our energy systems. Keeping the rise of global temperature below 2°C requires extensive technological and societal change. To meet this goal, renewable energy and other enabling technologies such as hydrogen and energy storage are being deployed at an unprecedented scale and…
Sandra Chavez is a renewable energy engineer from Mexico. She has a decade of experience in clean energy, innovation and international development. Her focus includes renewable energy deployment, energy access and energy storage systems, among others. Currently, Chavez is the Director of Partnerships at Powerhouse. She has worked for development banks, international organizations, think tanks and industry associations in three continents. She holds a M.Sc. in Renewable Energy from the University of Oldenburg, and certifications in Power Sector Regulation and Climate Finance. Chavez is a passionate advocate for gender equality and was an Atlantic Council’s Women Leaders in Energy Fellow in 2020. For more information on GWNET, go to globalwomennet.org.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.