Morgan Babbs

Morgan Babbs is a cleantech entrepreneur and co-founder of Popular Power, a digital solution for the distributed solar revolution.1 She served as the interim General Manager of Navajo Power Home from January 2022 to July 2023.2 Navajo Power Home is a solar service provider for off-grid homes on the Navajo Nation, offering high-quality, hassle-free electricity service to customers.2

Babbs has extensive experience in the solar energy sector, having co-founded or held executive leadership roles in several companies, including:

1. iluméxico (Chief Innovation Officer)
2. Soluna Energía (Interim General Manager)
3. Colibrí (Founder & CEO)

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Economic Development) and Economics from Tufts University.2 Babbs is passionate about energy transition and climate justice, with a focus on providing affordable clean energy solutions to underserved communities.12

Professional Achievements

• Co-founded Popular Power, developing end-to-end digital solutions for distributed solar
• Led three direct-to-consumer solar companies in the Americas
• Launched pre-pay solar energy services at iluméxico, bringing over 10,000 customers onto the new model in 2019
• Founded Colibrí, a clean energy utility company in Nicaragua

Awards and Recognition

• Presidential Award for Civic Life from Tufts University (April 2015)
• Davis Projects for Peace Winner (January 2014)
• Echoing Green Semifinalist (January 2018)
• Cordes Fellow (April 2018)

Morgan Babbs's experience and dedication to providing clean energy solutions have contributed to her role in addressing energy access issues in indigenous communities, particularly through her work with Navajo Power Home.