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Hermosillo’s Solar Forum Closes With Wozniak’s Praise and Strong Turnout

The two‑day event spotlighted municipal clean‑energy initiatives plus youth innovation to position the city as a model for sustainable urban development.

Overview

  • The fourth Foro Mundial de Energía Solar ran October 15–16 in Hermosillo, convening experts from at least 15 countries to address solar deployment, electric mobility, AI and climate solutions.
  • Steve Wozniak discussed AI’s assistive role and electric vehicles in a keynote conversation with Mayor Antonio Astiazarán, lauding Hermosillo’s transition toward a solar community.
  • More than 1,500 people attended Wozniak’s session, and organizers said overall attendance for the forum was expected to surpass 2,000 across both days.
  • The program highlighted local policies including electric police patrols, free electric buses for students, insulated housing with rooftop panels, solar‑powered smart bus stops and the Peso Solar initiative.
  • Student participation focused on the Climathon hackathon, though coverage reported conflicting figures for the number of participants, citing either more than 70 or more than 700.