• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Edurne Zoco

IHS Markit

Executive Director, Clean Energy Technology

Edurne Zoco, Executive Director, Solar and Energy Storage, Energy Technology, IHS Markit, leads the group’s research activities cross the solar, energy storage, and smart utilities sectors. Ms. Zoco contributes to a wide range of deliverables across the research team, including both subscription products and custom research and consulting projects. In particular, she provides insight, vast experience, and research capability focused on the PV module supply chain and the development of global demand for PV and its role in the wider energy transition. Ms. Zoco has been involved in the solar industry for over a decade. Prior to joining IHS Markit, she was employed by Trina Solar, a leading PV manufacturer, where she held global positions within corporate and strategic marketing. She has presented at leading industry events and conferences since 2007. Her analysis and commentary are regularly published by leading PV and energy industry media and the global press. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Notre Dame, United States. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Sessions With Edurne Zoco

Tuesday, 10 March

  • 04:30pm - 05:20pm (CST) / -

    Innovative Investment Models for Cleantech
    Clean Tech

    According to the International Energy Agency, only three out of 26 critical sustainable energy technologies are advancing fast enough to meet global climate targets set in Paris. How can we accelerate the pace of sustainable energy innovation and market adoption of new energy technologies and solutions? How can innovative finance models mitigate investors’ risk?  What role can private and institutional investors play to increase sustainable investment necessary to accelerate cleantech development and adoption?

Wednesday, 11 March

  • 07:30am - 08:40am (CST) / -

    Cleantech Investment Strategies of Oil & Gas Companies
    Climate & Sustainability Clean Tech

    The O&G industry is embracing clean technology more than ever and traditional energy companies have moved past initial skepticism of renewable energy sources and sustainability initiatives to become increasingly bigger players in the energy transition. Every year the volume of investing and partnering in diverse cleantech areas, including renewables, batteries, hydrogen, water treatment, or EV charging, continues to grow. This growth of new technologies and investment opportunities requires the development and implementation of a clear strategy for cleantech investments that finds the right balance between sustainability goals and corporate returns. What is the strategic approach by oil and gas companies in cleantech? What is the right level of investment to become a cleantech leader without negatively impacting overall company returns?