Diego Iscar

Colombian environmental engineer pioneering solar energy solutions in Amazon basin conservation

Renewable Energy Visionary

Diego Iscar's company Soluciones Amazonicas has installed over 500 solar microgrids in remote Amazon communities since 2020. This Medellín-based engineer's work directly combats illegal logging by providing sustainable energy alternatives to indigenous populations. His solar-powered monitoring systems help reduce deforestation rates by 28% in project areas.

Innovation in Conservation

Developing the ForestGuard System, Iscar integrated solar panels with AI-driven deforestation detection. The system's real-time alerts have enabled rapid response to 73% of illegal logging incidents in pilot regions. His modular solar kits are designed for easy transport through rainforest terrain, reducing installation costs by 60%.

Cultural Collaboration

Working closely with 14 indigenous groups, Iscar's team ensures cultural sensitivity through participatory design. The Yawanawa Partnership trains local technicians, creating 120+ jobs while preserving ancestral knowledge. His approach was featured in the UNDP's Climate Solutions Report 2023.

Global Impact

Receiving the Global Green Heroes Award in 2022, Iscar's work inspired similar projects in Borneo and Madagascar. His open-source solar designs have been downloaded by 3,200+ organizations worldwide. By 2025, he aims to power 500,000 Amazon residents with clean energy, directly linking energy access to biodiversity preservation.

Future Innovations

Current projects include floating solar platforms for river communities and drone-based reforestation systems powered by solar energy. Iscar's partnership with MIT's Solar Futures Lab is developing next-generation photovoltaic materials tailored for tropical climates. His work proves that renewable energy can be both a conservation tool and economic lifeline for forest-dependent communities.