Solarpack has announced José Luis García Pérez as the newly appointed CEO for its Latin American Business Unit to accelerate the growth of its operations in the region, where Solarpack has projects in Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

José Luis García Pérez has more than 20 years of experience in the renewable sector and  has been Solarpack's Chief Development & Construction Officer since 2022.

With his appointment, Solarpack aims to strengthen its position in a strategic market for the company, that has a portfolio of solar, wind and energy storage projects of 5.5 GW between Colombia, Peru, Chile and Ecuador, with 889 MW contracted, out of which 621 MW are either operational or in the construction phase.

This appointment is central to Solarpack's strategy of empowering regional Business Units to grow strong local partnerships with customers, communities, investors, and other stakeholders, while benefiting from the balance sheet, benefits of scale, and support capabilities of a global renewable energy company.

"It is an honor to lead Solarpack in the dynamic and strategic renewable energy market in Latin America. My goal is to consolidate Solarpack's presence and lead the development of ambitious multi-technology projects that will help drive renewable goals in the various nations in which we operate and build a greener future”, said José Luis García Pérez.

Solarpack's activity in Latin America began in 2010 and has more than 700 employees globally. The market has recognized Solarpack’s commitment to sustainability, the world's most sustainable utility of 2023, according to the Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating.

"José Luis García's experience and leadership capabilites are perfect for him to execute our growth plan in Latin America, which has historically been a key market for Solarpack. His experience and knowledge of the local markets and stakeholders allows us to orient our strategy towards the customer and to continue pioneering renewable energy solutions, making a lasting impact on our journey towards a sustainable, resilient and affordable future", commented Leo Moreno, CEO of Solarpack.