Raíssa Cafure Lafranque is re-elected to the Board of ABEEólica

Raíssa Cafure Lafranque, Chief Executive of EDF Renewables Brasil, was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica) for the 2025/2027 biennium.

A board member since 2023, Raíssa has actively contributed to the association’s strategic debates, bringing EDF Renewables’ experience, as part of the EDF Group, one of the main global players in the energy transition. “It is an honor to continue representing EDF Renewables on the ABEEólica Board and contribute to the growth of the Brazilian wind sector with sustainability, efficiency and innovation,” she says.

With 13 years of experience in the sector, Raíssa has in-depth knowledge of the challenges of making wind projects feasible and works directly in the development of solutions that prioritize sustainability and long-term innovation.

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.