Daniel CHARETTE is a veteran in renewable energy and an entrepreneur that has been managing many sustainable energy companies for over 25 years. In the early days, when the Canadian wind energy sector started being considered as a viable solution, he developed into a highly recognized executive within the renewable energy markets and built a solid reputation across Canada and internationally. In 1998, he was appointed Director of Manufacturing by Danish Wind Turbine manufacturer NEG Micon A/S to set-up the first Canadian wind turbine nacelles assembly plant. The following year, he established Canada’s first regional centre for operations and maintenance of wind turbines for America`s largest wind farm. He acted as NEG Micon’s National Sales for Canada and for Vestas where he reached sales levels of almost $1 B. As a Business Development Manager for the Renewable Energy Division at Brookfield Power, his responsibilities included permitting and managing the construction of the company’s first two projects valued over $300 M. He was also involved in the due diligence and acquisition nearing $2 B. In 2006, he joined AAER as Senior Vice-president; the first pure play Canadian wind turbine manufacturer who was later acquired by Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. where he became President of Pioneer Wind Energy Systems. He then went on to the Canadian subsidiary of NRG Systems where he became Director of operations for the tall-tower manufacturing and installation division. More recently, he acted as Project Manager at Leader Resources Services for the construction of wind, solar and storage energy projects. Daniel has served on various Association Boards & Councils, including the Board of Directors of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) for nine years, Association Québécoise des Producteurs d’Énergie Renouvelable (AQPER) for two years and Latin Wind Energy Association (LAWEA) for 3 years. Daniel is fully engaged into the development of sustainable, renewable and socially acceptable energy projects for the benefit of future generations.