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David Rau

David Rau

Renewable energy executive focused on solar, storage and distributed generation

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Chile
Joined April 2026
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Summary

Solar and storage operator-executive: Rau founded Flux Solar in 2011 and led its growth into Copec Flux, overseeing commercial and industrial photovoltaic deployments and the integration of battery storage solutions, including a strategic partnership to deploy Tesla Megapack systems. grokipedia+2
Policy and industry advocate: He has held leadership roles in Chile's solar industry association (ACESOL) and participated in regional dialogues on distributed generation, storage and distribution reform, positioning him as an industry spokesperson on regulation and market frameworks. bnamericas+1
International technical-business background: German-educated with a B.Sc. in Business Informatics and an MBA focused on renewables, Rau leverages technical and financial training to design business models for residential, commercial and PMGD solar projects in Latin America. mba-renewables+1
Entrepreneur and board leader in Latin America: Beyond his operational role at Flux/Copec Flux, Rau serves on corporate and industry boards (Terpel Sunex, Global Solar Council) and is linked to investment/initiative activity (Inversiones Dedalo), reflecting involvement in strategy, governance and early-stage backing. dequienes+2

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

Investigation of Innovative Solar Financing and Operation Schemes as Catalyzer for Chilean Residential and Small Scale Commercial Photovoltaic Plants up to One Megawatt Peak

January 1, 2014

Master's thesis exploring financial models and operational strategies to promote adoption of residential and small commercial photovoltaic systems in Chile, including analysis of financing schemes and ESCO models.

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Hobbies

Describes himself as husband and father; expresses interest in technology, space and entrepreneurship. nitter