Luciana Fraga Mello took over as Legal, Compliance and Risk Director in EDF Renewables Brasil

Rio de Janeiro, August 12th, 2024 – EDF Renewables has hired lawyer Luciana Fraga Mello to assume the position of Legal, Compliance and Risk Director. Luciana holds a law degree from Mackenzie and a master’s degree in laws (LLM) from Northwestern University, in Chicago, in the United States. With about 20 years of experience in the areas of Legal, Compliance and Governance, he has worked in American and Brazilian law firms, as well as companies in different sectors such as aviation, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics and mining. 

About EDF Renewables:
EDF Renewables is a global energy company that develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy generation plants. A key player in the energy transition worldwide, EDF Renewables implements competitive, responsible projects within the EDF Group, generating value. In all the countries where it operates, our teams are committed daily to local stakeholders, combining their expertise and innovation capacity to combat climate change. By the end of 2023, EDF Renewables operated a net installed capacity of wind and solar projects equivalent to 12.8 GW worldwide. Primarily present in Europe and North America, EDF Renewables continues to grow and position itself in promising markets such as Brazil, China, India, South Africa, and the Middle East. Despite its strong involvement in onshore wind and photovoltaic solar, the company also operates in offshore and floating wind, as well as in new technologies such as energy storage, floating solar, and agrivoltaics. In Brazil since 2015, EDF Renewables Brazil is an important player in the renewable energy sector, totaling over 1.8 GW in viable solar and wind energy projects in Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Paraíba.