EDP Renewables North America

Our EDPR NA and EDPR NA Distributed Generation team members are looking forward to being onsite at Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit in approximately 10 days!?? ?? Our Chief Financial Officer, Pedro Pires Jo?o, will be sharing his insight on Wednesday, March 19th while moderating the Technical Due Diligence in Tax Equity Transactions panel discussion, so be sure to reserve time in your calendar to hear from his expertise! The panel will discuss the evolving tax equity landscape and share the importance of independent engineering diligence from a developer, technology supplier, and insurer perspective. The discussion will also tackle how new transaction structures impact due diligence, cost allocation, and risk mitigation while developing renewable projects.??? Join Pedro and his fellow panelists including Osmel Cuan (Vanbridge, an EPIC company), Stacey Kusters (Cubico Sustainable Investments), Nathan Zhang (HT-SAAE), and John Doty (UL Solutions), to gain insights on the latest tech risks, evolving industry expectations, and how tax equity transactions are shifting post-IRA! ?? Connect with our EDPR NA and EDPR NA DG team members onsite at: https://lnkd.in/gFUKa8uF #renewables #EDPRNA #EDPRNADG #Infocast #conference??

Last week, EDPR NA was proud to be onsite at American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)’s Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to drive the conversation on clean energy policy and infrastructure. ? Our Head of Origination, Kelly Snyder, took the stage last Thursday for a panel on "No Slowing Down: Satisfying America’s Growing Appetite for Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Energy." Kelly shared her expertise alongside Shannon K. (Amazon), Bill Murray (Dominion Energy), Camilo Serna (North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)), and moderator Elise Caplan (American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)). The panel discussed the need for accelerating electrification planning, domestic manufacturing expansion, and the need for a modernized, resilient power grid. At EDPR NA, we remain committed to innovating, investing, and advocating for the policies and infrastructure necessary to power a reliable and affordable energy future.? Thank you to Tom Weirich and Isaac Meyer for being onsite and representing our EDPR NA team! ?? Stay connected with our #cleantech experts and the latest on key #conferences, news, and trends across the renewables sector by joining our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/giaYfsWH #ACOREPolicyForum #cleanenergy #gridmodernization #EDPRNA #renewables?

Earlier this month on Energy Unplugged by Aurora Energy Research, our EDPR NA CEO, Sandhya Ganapathy, joined Oliver Kerr to discuss the evolving U.S. power market—its appeal, challenges, and opportunities. ?? With demand growth surging, Sandhya examined interconnection constraints and highlighted what makes the U.S. market uniquely competitive, drawing from her expertise in renewable energy investments and M&A. ??? ? Her insights offer a compelling look at the future of clean energy and the strategies needed to navigate this dynamic landscape. ?? Tune in to hear the full conversation at: https://lnkd.in/g4QW4iAS #renewables #energydemand #interconnection #renewables #powergrid?

Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit is just around the corner and our EDPR NA and EDPR NA Distributed Generation teams are eager to be onsite this year in #Arizona to connect and engage with industry colleagues! ? As a proud #sponsor, we are also looking forward to this year’s insightful agenda, which will focus on the finance and investment landscape and provide key insights into market trends for 2025. ?? While onsite, be sure to connect with our #EDPRNA and #EDPRNADG industry experts including Amit Bhatia, Arpit Desai, Austin A., Carson Cunningham, Jennifer Ferris Pettineo, Jessica Wosiack, MS, Jo?o Salva??o Barreto, Joao Pedro Burnay Summavielle, Kelly Snyder, Leonardo Alavian Read, Pavel Onyshchenko, Pedro Morais David, Pedro Pires Jo?o, Raquel Perez Martinez, and Tom Weirich. ?? Schedule a meeting with our team?to learn how we can best serve your energy needs in 2025 and beyond: https://lnkd.in/g9DAwKS3 #renewables #conference #leaders #AZ #finance #investment #Infocast

Last week, our EDPR NA team was proud to support the Second Annual KidWind Project, Inc. Challenge at Heartland Community College’s Challenger Learning Center in Illinois! ?? Despite the snowstorm, we were thrilled to see 31 in-person competitors (out of 151 total participants) showcase their creativity in designing innovative wind turbines. Events like these highlight the next generation’s passion for #renewable energy and innovation, and we are honored to play a part in fostering their learning.??? Special thank you to KidWind, the students, and our #EDPRNA team including Dylan Anderson, Andrew Ehrhardt, Ray Logan, and Megan Holloway, for making this event a success!? ?? Learn more about our community-driven approach to renewable energy: https://lnkd.in/grJUbir5 #KidWind #STEM #EDPRNA #futureengineers #students #learning #IL #Illinois

In a recent article by Houston City Beat, our renewable energy impact across #Texas and #Illnois is featured, including economic and job creation opportunities created from our 140 MW Wolf Run Solar Park, 110 MW Hickory Solar Park in Illinois, and our 150 MW Cattlemen II Solar Park in Texas. ?? ? Additionally, our EDPR NA EVP of Business Development of the Eastern and Canadian Region, Thomas LoTurco, provides his insight into how our company’s investments across the U.S. comes back to providing #workforce upskilling and #team #career opportunities here in #Houston, #TX.?? “These projects are a great example of the opportunities brought by Houston-based companies like EDP Renewables to innovate and invest in Houstonians to answer the rapidly increasing energy demand we are experiencing today,” said Tom LoTurco. ?? Read the full article at:??https://lnkd.in/gmjHKTj2 #renewables #energy #cleanenergy #homegrownenergy #TX #IL #economicbenefits #energydemand #EDPRNA?

Last week, EDPR NA proudly hosted executives from the Cleantech Leaders Roundtable at our Houston headquarters, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the legislative future for #renewables in?Texas’ energy sector.?? The event included insights from our EDPR NA Senior Government Affairs Associate, Farish Mozley, Mark Stover (Texas Solar + Storage Association), and Laura Merten (Apex Clean Energy) for a candid panel discussion, moderated by our very own Tom Weirich.?? The conversation focused on unprecedented load growth, the need for transmission expansion, and the policy challenges impacting renewables in the state. Key takeaways included the importance of strategic grid planning, proactive policy and community engagement, and ensuring Texas remains a leader in clean energy investment. As we navigate these challenges, EDPR NA remains committed to advancing renewables, strengthening partnerships, and driving sustainable, reliable energy solutions across our home state. Thank you to Cleantech Leaders Roundtable, including Dawn James,?Ann Davlin, Michelle Jednachowski ,?and all participants for an insightful discussion. Let’s continue working together to power a more resilient energy future! #renewables #Texas #TX #texasenergy #homegrownenergy #sustainability #investments #EDPRNA?

A new EDPR NA #EnergyInsight is live! ???? In this new edition of our EDPR NA Energy Insights, Gerardo Adame Alvarez, our Head of Project Development in Mexico, and Rodrigo Inurreta Acero, part of our Federal Affairs Team, share how our EDPR NA team is empowering young women in #Mexico through a strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).?? ? We are proud to be supporting the “?Yo Decido!” social impact fund because our collective efforts are helping reduce teenage pregnancies and providing young girls with the health and educational resources they need to reach their full potential. This initiative supports Mexico’s national strategy for the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy and has already impacted nearly 35,000 adolescents in underserved communities. In addition to supporting reproductive health and education, EDPR NA is creating mentorship and learning opportunities for young women across its renewable energy projects, paving the way for female talent in Mexico’s growing clean energy sector.? ?? Learn more about how EDPR NA is empowering the next generation of women and driving positive social change in Mexico: https://lnkd.in/ggbVn4dx #EDPRNAEnergyInsight #Mexico #renewables #operations #solarpark #solarenergy?

We are expanding our homegrown energy footprint within the state of #Mississippi! ??? Our EDPR NA team is excited to announce the launch of our Ragsdale Solar Park in Madison County, Mississippi! This 100 MW project, developed in collaboration with Amazon, marks our second utility-scale project in the state. Ragsdale will power the equivalent of 15,700 Mississippi homes each year while delivering significant economic benefits, including $34.6 million in local tax revenue and $15 million in landowner payments. By partnering with local communities and investing in sustainable solutions, we are proud to contribute to Mississippi's economic development.? The key to the solar park’s success was industry collaboration with several partners including SunChase Power LLC/Eolian, SOLARCYCLE, Beta Engineering, Signal Energy, and so many more.? ?? Read the full press release at: https://lnkd.in/gYJXDEw6 #renewables #solarpark #mississippi #EDPRNA #corporatepartnership #economicimpact #energydemand #homegrownenergy?

Earlier this month, our EDPR NA team members, Trena Roudebush, and Gunnar Doyle, attended RENEW Wisconsin’s Renewable Energy Summit in Madison, #Wisconsin. ? This year’s conference theme, “Powering Tomorrow: Collaborative Innovations for Thriving Communities,” brought together industry leaders, policymakers, students, and advocates to explore the latest advancements in clean energy technologies and community-focused solutions for the state of Wisconsin. Panel discussions ranged from innovative clean energy applications and supportive policy frameworks to successful cross-sector collaborations and strategies for economic equity in the clean energy transition. With 98 megawatts of operational capacity across the state, our team was inspired by the collective commitment to building a more #sustainable and #resilient future for #WI and beyond. ?? Explore our EDPR NA Wisconsin footprint at: ?https://lnkd.in/gYpVVayh #RENEW #renewables #homegrownenergy #gridresiliency #cleanenergy?