About this episode
The energy sector is evolving, with organizations and governments alike rethinking their options to push for a more sustainable future. We discuss this with: Meriem Lhammoumi, senior project manager, Jesa, Casablanca, Morocco: Lhammoumi shares how green hydrogen can impact the world’s decarbonization efforts, must-have skills to execute these projects, and the need for innovation in hydrogen storage solutions. Iván Jara, head of engineering, procurement and construction, Atlas Renewable Energy, Santiago, Chile: Jara discusses how Sol del Desierto—one of the largest solar plants in Chile—is essential for the country’s renewable energy strategy, how his team tested and implemented innovative tech to boost the plant’s efficiency, and how the project created positive social impact through increased female employment. Key themes [02:09] Green hydrogen’s impact on the renewable energy sector [04:19] What skills teams need to execute green hydrogen projects [08:06] The Sol del Desierto solar plant’s role in Chile’s renewable energy transition [10:15] Creating positive social impact through women’s training programs [12:06] Testing and implementing new tech in solar projects