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\"SMA<\/p>\n

Today we are spotlighting a Solar Chat with Gabriela Lopez, an Applications Engineering Powerhouse who joined SMA in March of 2020. Gabby works for SMA America. She is currently based in Mexico<\/a>, where she plays an important role in several projects throughout the Americas. Learn more about Gabby and what her job entails.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SMA: Please tell us about your background before coming to SMA.<\/h2>\n

GL:<\/strong> From a young age, I\u2019ve always questioned how everything works. I became very interested in anything space and physics related so I knew I wanted to pursue engineering. I majored in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at St. Mary\u2019s University in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n

After I graduated and before coming to SMA, I worked at OCI Solar Power in the Project Development department. OCI Solar Power is a utility-scale solar farm developer \u2013 it was the first developer to bring utility-scale solar to Texas. My job consisted of performing land acquisition analysis (topography, transmission, tax jurisdictions, elevation, school district, etc.), working with utilities and other third parties for crossing agreements\/permits, etc.<\/p>\n

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Gabby Lopez on what inspired her to work in the solar industry.<\/p><\/div>\n

SMA: What experiences have inspired you to this path?<\/h2>\n

GL<\/strong>: For my senior project at St. Mary\u2019s University, I developed a Solar Emergency Power Trailer, a mobile emergency response power station for disaster relief purposes. It\u2019s an off-grid 3.1kWac system with a 200Ah 48V battery bank.<\/p>\n

After designing the solar and electrical components, I just knew this was the industry I wanted to be in.<\/p>\n

I was born and raised in Honduras, so I\u2019m no stranger to natural disasters, and we all know how climate change is increasingly affecting us. Therefore, I wanted to be a part of the change.<\/p>\n

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SMA: What drew you to SMA?<\/h2>\n

GL<\/strong>: SMA has a great reputation and decades of experience leading the industry. I wanted to learn from the best and brightest, so I was very happy when I got offered a chance to do so.<\/p>\n

SMA: Tell us your favorite part of working in applications engineering.<\/h2>\n

GL<\/strong>: I think my favorite part is that I get to see projects where our products are installed all over Mexico, Central America, the United States and the Caribbean. It\u2019s interesting to learn about the electrical\/grid requirements from different states and countries and I get to meet new people in the process.<\/p>\n

SMA: What are one or two major goals you have for yourself and\/or your team here at SMA?<\/h2>\n

GL<\/strong>: I want to keep learning and growing within this fast-paced industry.<\/p>\n

SMA: What tips or advice do you have for aspiring engineers who want to consider a career or education in the field?<\/h2>\n

GL<\/strong>: Keep at it. I know it can be frustrating and challenging at times, but it\u2019s totally worth it in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n

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