A Wilfrido Rivera, Premio al Mérito Ecológico

The Premio al Mérito Ecológico 2026 recognizes the lifelong work of Wilfrido Rivera Gómez Franco for developing solar-thermal and low-electricity refrigeration systems that advance renewable energy research and address social needs. The award highlights innovations in thermodynamic cycles and environmentally friendly refrigerants, including approaches that use heat or residual heat to produce cooling and ice, potentially benefiting communities far from electrical grids.

recognition through the Premio al Mérito Ecológico 2026 (category trayectoria) on behalf of the Presidency of Mexico via SEMARNAT