Our Mission
Soluz works to advance the global transition to sustainable energy, with a special commitment to increasing access to electricity using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Triple Impact
Soluz Honduras, founded in January 1994, is a Triple Impact company advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. We are committed to providing solar energy solutions to sectors of society that lack access to electricity, while also contributing to climate change mitigation.
Our Team
Richard Hansen
Senior Consultant and President of both Soluz, Inc & Soluz Honduras
Richard founded Soluz Inc. in Massachusetts in 1993 and established Soluz Honduras in 1994 to expand rural electrification through solar PV technology. A pioneer in combining solar energy with micro-finance, he introduced PV technology in Honduras in 1989 through a U.S. Department of Energy project. He has advised major institutions including USAID, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank across multiple countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and has been an invited speaker internationally. Richard holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Boston University.
Paola Rodriguez
General Manager of Soluz Honduras
Paola is a Logistics Management Engineer, graduated from University of CEUTEC in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Over the past five years, Paola has established her career in the field of sustainable energy with a focus on operational efficency and innovation at Soluz Honduras. Her work focuses on advancing Sustainable Development Goal 7.1 by creating operations that serve the most remote Honduran households with a range of off-grid photovoltaic products given with microfinance services.
Isabel Chavez
Customer Credit Manager of Soluz Honduras
Como Gerente de Crédito de Soluz Honduras, Isabel es responsable de organizar, dirigir, controlar y monitorear las operaciones relacionadas con la provisión de Microfinanzas para productos y sistemas solares. Isabel ha venido a aportar a Soluz Honduras más de 15 años de experiencia laboral en varias instituciones micro financieras en Honduras.
Enrique Maldonado
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer of Soluz Honduras
He is responsible for the company's photovoltaic projects, ensuring their optimal design and installation. He also oversees the management of processes related to project legalization with the National Electricity and Energy Administration (ENEE). He studied at the National Autonomous University of Honduras, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering.
Ribelino Pastrana
Gerente de Finanzas y Contador General de Soluz Honduras
Ribelino has more than 20 years of accounting experience and serves as Financial Manager and General Accountant, overseeing the company’s accounting processes, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and fiscal compliance. He plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and transparency of the company’s financial operations and coordinating annual external audits. He holds a degree in Public Accounting and Finance from the National Autonomous University of Honduras in Valle de Sula.
Meet our Board of Advisors
Oscar Aguilar
Oscar coordinates with the electric utility and government energy agencies in Honduras while providing engineering services for grid-tied PV projects. With more than 30 years of experience in the electrical sector, he has worked with ENEE and NRECA on rural electrification initiatives, and has consulted for organizations including the World Bank, USAID, and UNDP. Oscar holds an electrical engineering degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras and a master’s degree in power engineering from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Luis Alegria
Luis is an engineer and renewable energy advocate with nearly 20 years of experience in the solar PV industry. He currently serves as Director of Solar PV Development Engineering at Ameresco, where he manages the development of commercial solar projects including rooftops, carports, and large ground-mounted PV systems.
Earlier in his career, Luis worked on rural solar electrification projects in Honduras, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the Philippines while working with Soluz, Inc. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Solar Energy Engineering from Universidad del Valle and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Rob Pratt
Rob has been a leader in clean energy for more than 40 years as an entrepreneur, funder, and policy advocate. He is the founder and Chairman of GreenerU, a company helping colleges and universities reduce energy costs and advance sustainability goals. He also founded Energia Global International, one of Central America’s leading renewable energy companies.
Throughout his career, Rob has held leadership roles in major clean energy organizations and foundations focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate initiatives. He holds degrees from Harvard University, Georgetown University, and Wesleyan University.