Sessions
Optimizing Puerto Rico's Path to 100% Renewable Energy
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM Tue
LESLIE HUFSTETLER is the CEO of Sonnedix Puerto Rico including holding and member companies. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the solar and communications industries, Mr. Hufstetler is passionate about clean energy, building teams, having a shared purpose and transparency to create a high- performance culture.
As the largest solar generation provider to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), Mr. Hufstetler oversees the operation of two solar facilities on the Island totaling 55MW of solar power, enough to provide energy to some 20,000 homes. Under his leadership, Sonnedix Puerto Rico has successfully procured and negotiated over 125MW of solar PPOAs with including a 10MW PPOA with PREPA for the Horizon Energy Project and development of the 45MW Oriana Energy Project.
He also led the preparation, response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria by facilitating the personal
and working conditions of the Puerto Rico team and coordinating with local and international
recovery resources, to protect and repair its operating assets.
Mr. Hufstetler currently leads a team of 14 development, asset management, operations and finance professionals in Puerto Rico.