Vice president of EDF Renewables Brazil is among the most influential energy personalities

The vice president of EDF Renewables Brasil, Raíssa Cafure Lafranque, was elected by Grupo Mídia as one of the most influential personalities in energy this year in the Energy Efficiency category. The award, which has been held since 2016, aims to recognize and honor 100 people who have boosted the Brazilian energy sector through relevant actions and projects. The official ceremony will be held on December 4 at Palácio Tangará, in São Paulo.

“I feel very honored and recognized with this award. Influencing our energy sector in the development of a more sustainable market that drives the just energy transition is, without a doubt, my greatest professional goal. Participating in this transformation, envisioning new horizons and helping to develop sustainable energy solutions, is my main fuel. I firmly believe that together we can make a difference and build a better world for current and future generations”, she shares.

Raíssa Cafure Lafranque has been Vice President of EDF Renewables Brazil since October 2021, having also served as Director of New Business from 2019 to 2023. She is responsible for the development of projects and partnerships, origination of PPAs and pricing, M&A (greenfield and brownfield) and internal approval process of investments. She joined the company in 2015 and was responsible for the development of more than 2.5 GW of solar and wind projects. Raíssa has been an advisor to the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica) since 2023.

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.