As an engineer, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and Chief Executive Officer of Caban Systems, Alexandra Rasch has brought a wealth of leadership and experience in scaling energy infrastructure solutions designed to transform energy systems and increase access to affordable clean power. Caban Systems is a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of software-enabled energy storage systems for the telecommunications industry. Under Alexandra’s leadership, the company has quickly established itself as the leading innovator in energy solutions within the telecommunications industry. Caban is ushering in a clean era for carriers, ESCO’s and tower operators in Latin America, the Middle East, and the U.S. by providing access to affordable, reliable, and renewably sourced power.
Before founding Caban Systems in 2018, she was instrumental in the success of Proterra, Inc., an OEM of all-electric high voltage batteries and zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers. During her tenure, Alexandra led a new product development team that transformed the transit bus industry. Her strategic counsel and keen market insight led the company to record-breaking fame and enabled more than 625 vehicles sold to 70 different municipals, universities, airports, federal, and commercial transit agencies in 32 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
A native to Guatemala, Alexandra witnessed first-hand how Guatemala’s beautiful landscapes had been dominated by the fumes from diesel-powered engines. Like other developing nations, the country’s economic activity increases every year, and the demand for energy and reliable connectivity becomes part of the essential infrastructure. This fueled her passion for environmental engineering, and a lifelong pursuit to transform energy systems by improving energy production in remote and developing regions.
Alexandra is a clean energy evangelist. Her proven track record for transforming energy solutions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions demonstrates her commitment and dedication to a clean energy world. She holds a B.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rice University and received a Master of Science in Engineering, from the University of California Berkeley. Alexandra was also an NCAA elite athlete.
AWARDS:
● Forbes, 30 Under 30 2020 List
● Global Women in Telco & Awards 2020: Disruptor, Rising Star
● World Energy Council, SET 100, Energy Efficiency, 2019
SPEAKING EXPERIENCE:
● Telecom Council Innovation Showcase Class of 2021, May 14, 2021, Silicon Valley
● 7th Annual Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Talks Part III, March 13, 2021, San Francisco
o Presentation topic: How do we lead effectively in male-dominated industries and male-driven cultures?
● Kayo Women’s Power & Utility Summit, June 24, 2020, San Francisco
● UC Berkeley Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, Nov. 18, 2019, Berkeley, CA
● 2019 Energy Storage North America Conference, Nov. 7, 2019, Long Beach, CA
● Towerxchange 2019, Energy Storage Standards, Reliability and Safety, July 2019, Boca Raton, FL
FEATURED IN:
● RCR Wireless: The Green Behind 5G: Caban Systems’ Intelligent Clean Power Solutions With Alexandra Rasch
● Capacity Media: Caban Systems secures $35m in funding from Ember Infrastructure
● Capacity Media: A day in the life of Alexandra Rasch, CEO, Caban Systems
● Capacity Media: Power grid to save El Salvador’s digital divide
● Yahoo! Finance: Caban Systems Announces David Littleton as Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations
● Battery Industry: Caban Systems partners with Coatl S.A. for the development of national connectivity and network digitalization in El Salvador
● La Prensa Grafica: Impulsan Proyecto de conectividad en las escuelas del pais
● Tower Xchange: Bridging the connectivity gap with an integrated solution
● GSMA: Innovator Profile: Caban Systems
● Capacity Media: Global Women in Telco & Tech Awards winners 2020
● Capacity Media: Shortlist revealed for the Global Women in Telco & Tech Awards 2020
● San Francisco Chronicle: Why cell phones failed in PG&E outages, and how to prevent a repeat
● Entrepreneur: New Ventures Mexico accelerates clean energy and mobility entrepreneurs
● CleanTechnica: $1.9 Million Grant Awarded To Caban Systems For Telecommunications Energy Storage