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EDF Renewables in Brazil

In Brasil

Operating in the country since 2015, EDF Renewables has more than 1.8 GW in viable wind and solar energy projects in Brazil. 

Respect, Responsibility, Solidarity, Agility, Passion and Cooperation guide all the activities carried out by the company, whose mission is to enable and offer sustainable and innovative renewable energy solutions, with operational excellence and socio-environmental responsibility. 

With the vision of being a leader in the sustainable growth of renewable energy in Brazil, contributing to the energy transition, EDF Renewables offers solutions in renewable energy supply and storage, operating in the Free Energy Market, and enables its customers to achieve energy goals in a sustainable way. 

EDF Renewables is a subsidiary of the EDF Group, one of the largest electricity generators in the world and a benchmark in low-carbon growth. The company is a key player in the energy transition and aims to build a CO2-neutral future that can reconcile the preservation of the planet, well-being and development. 

Currently, in Brazil, EDF Renewables concentrates its wind projects in the Northeast and solar in the Southeast. 

Board

André Salgado

CEO of EDF Renewables Brazil and Director of Latam

André Salgado assumed the position of CEO of EDF Renewables Brazil and Director of Latam in 2022. Graduated in electrical engineering and with 30 years of expertise in the energy sector, the executive was the South America director at Framatome, an EDF Group company.

André Salgado assumed the position of CEO of EDF Renewables Brazil and Director of Latam in 2022. Graduated in electrical engineering and with 30 years of expertise in the energy sector, the executive was the South America director at Framatome, an EDF Group company.

Salgado has experience in nuclear generation activities and from renewable sources such as biomass, small and medium hydroelectric plants, in addition to activities in the area of ​​energy transmission.

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Raissa Cafure Lafranque

Deputy CEO

Deputy CEO since October 2021. She has served as New Business Director at EDF Renewables Brasil from 2019 to 2023. Raissa is responsible for the development of projects and partnerships, origination of PPAs and pricing, M&A (greenfield and brownfield), and the internal investment approval process. 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.

Deputy CEO since October 2021. She has served as New Business Director at EDF Renewables Brasil from 2019 to 2023. Raissa is responsible for the development of projects and partnerships, origination of PPAs and pricing, M&A (greenfield and brownfield), and the internal investment approval process. 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.

Raissa has a degree in electrical engineering from UFSC (Brazil) and ENSEEIHT (France) and has a master’s degree in Power Electronics from ENSEEIHT.

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Luísa Moreira

Asset Operations Director

Luísa is the head of the Asset Operations Department since 2021, responsible for managing all projects in operation such as contract management, performance and results assessment, energy and regulatory management, interface with partners, among others. She joined EDF Renewables in 2017 to structure the management of operating assets.

Luísa is the head of the Asset Operations Department since 2021, responsible for managing all projects in operation such as contract management, performance and results assessment, energy and regulatory management, interface with partners, among others. She joined EDF Renewables in 2017 to structure the management of operating assets.

Luísa has an extensive experience in the renewable sector, working in wind and solar projects. She has a degree in Electrical Engineering from UFMG and an MBA in Administration with a focus on the Electric Sector from FGV-MG.

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Luciana Fraga Mello

LEGAL DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE AND RISK

Luciana assumed the position of Legal Director, Compliance and Risk in June 2024. With approximately 20 years of experience in Legal, Compliance, and Governance, she has worked in American and Brazilian law firms, as well as in companies from various sectors such as aviation, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and mining.

Luciana assumed the position of Legal Director, Compliance and Risk in June 2024. With approximately 20 years of experience in Legal, Compliance, and Governance, she has worked in American and Brazilian law firms, as well as in companies from various sectors such as aviation, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and mining.

Luciana holds a degree in Law from Mackenzie University and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Northwestern University in Chicago, United States.

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Alain Sandansamy

Technical Support Director

Leader of the Latam Technical Support Department since 2021. Alain was responsible for creating and managing the company’s Purchasing and Contracts area in Brazil. His experience at EDF Renewables started in 2011 in Paris. In 2016 he was transferred to Brazil.

Leader of the Latam Technical Support Department since 2021. Alain was responsible for creating and managing the company’s Purchasing and Contracts area in Brazil. His experience at EDF Renewables started in 2011 in Paris. In 2016 he was transferred to Brazil.

Alain has been working in the energy sector since 2010. He has an engineering degree in the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées in Toulouse and a master’s degree in International Strategy and Industrial Marketing from the École de Management de Lyon, both French institutions.

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Jessica Von Moegen

Financial Director

Jessica is responsible for the Financial Department since April 2022. At EDF Renewables in Brazil since 2020, the executive also worked at the head office in Paris, where she ensured the implementation of the EDF Group’s accounting rules in each subsidiary.

Jessica is responsible for the Financial Department since April 2022. At EDF Renewables in Brazil since 2020, the executive also worked at the head office in Paris, where she ensured the implementation of the EDF Group’s accounting rules in each subsidiary.

Jessica holds a degree in Accounting from the Ordre des Experts Comptables and a master’s degree in Accounting, Controlling, Law and Taxes from Kedge, France

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Fabiano Fuga

Commercialization Director

Fabiano has served as Commercialization Director at EDF Renewables do Brasil since August 2022. He is responsible for the energy origination and commercialization strategy of the company’s project portfolio in Brazil.

Fabiano has served as Commercialization Director at EDF Renewables do Brasil since August 2022. He is responsible for the energy origination and commercialization strategy of the company’s project portfolio in Brazil.

Fabiano holds a degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in energy from USP, an MBA in economic and strategic business management from FGV and a doctoral candidate in energy from USP. He has more than 20 years of experience in the area, including international, working in the consulting, commercialization, generation, distribution and equipment fronts. The executive was also responsible for coordinating electrical and energy studies and strategic planning for agents in the sector.

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Mauricio Omine

Implementation Director

Leader of the Implementation Department since December 2022. Maurício is responsible for leading the execution of the activities necessary to meet the goals of different projects, in addition to leading the construction of solar and wind power plants and coordinating all project phases.

Leader of the Implementation Department since December 2022. Maurício is responsible for leading the execution of the activities necessary to meet the goals of different projects, in addition to leading the construction of solar and wind power plants and coordinating all project phases.

Mauricio holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) and an MBA in Business Management from FGV and in Project Management from USP. With more than 20 years of professional experience, he has participated in the construction of several wind farms in Brazil and Latin America.

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ALEXANDRE AZEVEDO

NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR

New Business Director since November 2023. He joined EDF Renewables Brazil as New Business Manager in 2020, responsible for the development of solar and wind projects in support of the company’s growth strategy.

New Business Director since November 2023. He joined EDF Renewables Brazil as New Business Manager in 2020, responsible for the development of solar and wind projects in support of the company’s growth strategy.

Alexandre has a solid experience in Development, M&A and Finance, in large companies in the sector. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia – UFBA (Brazil), a master’s degree in Renewable Energies from École d’Ingénieurs Généralistes – EIGSI (France), and an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV (Brazil).

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Sylvain Jouhanneau

Emerging Business Director Brazil and Latam

Sylvain is head of the Emerging Business Department at EDF Renewables Brazil & LATAM since 2023. He has been working for EDF Group for over 12 years.

Sylvain is head of the Emerging Business Department at EDF Renewables Brazil & LATAM since 2023. He has been working for EDF Group for over 12 years.

Sylvain is a quadrilingual leader with experience in the energy sector managing operational teams, developing and leading business units in multiple geographies. He has a degree in engineering from Mines Nancy (France) and PUC Santiago (Chile).

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