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Social Sustainability of energy storage projects.

[STEAG Solar Energy Solutions (SENS) is a global service provider including the development and construction of turnkey utility scale solar parks, the maintenance and operational management of PV systems and the implementation of energy solutions for commerce and industry - such as rooftop PV systems, e-charging stations and energy storage systems. SENS is part of STEAG, a German utility with more than 80 years’ experience in providing solutions in the field of electricity and heat supply. Its core expertise lies in the planning, implementation and operation of highly efficient power plants, amongst them various sourced with renewable energy: PV, biomass, biogas, geothermal energy and wind power].GLOBAL position (HQ Germany).- Identification of new business opportunities worldwide;- Establishment of strong external relationships with key players and identification of the best clients to partner with, based on proactivity and willingness to negotiate;- Research on growth areas and internal advice on opportunities, markets trends and needs;- Benchmarking of competitors;- Proposals for new markets, technologies, customers, products, services and new ways to reach existing markets;- Creation of overviews for the internal teams about opportunities and the “state of the art” in the market, seeking ways of improving how the business operates;- Collaboration with other STEAG group companies to create synergies and leverage know-how in compatible areas;- Representation of SENS before institutions, agencies, relevant associations and participation in task forces and working groups, events, fairs, conferences, developing and holding speeches;- Transmission of the message and values of SENS;- Active participation in the strengthening of the sector to contribute to make it one of the fundamental axes for the energy transition.

Position in SENS' branch in IBERICA (offices in Madrid, Sevile and Lisbon). - Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities in SPAIN and PORTUGAL;- Mapping of business strengths and customer needs, developing an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition, following market demands;- Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business;- Building solid relationships with existing and new customers;- Development of a Business Plan and yearly Budget;- Supervision of commercial and technical conditions in the preparation of tenders and requests for proposals (RFPs);- Draft and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts;- Provision of recommendations on relevant industry events and relevant content updates to marketing.- Composition of content to publish in specialyzed press.* UNITED KINGDOM: Negotiation of a large EPC contract (6 MW) for C&I rooftop portfolio (eligible for onsite PPAs) before SENS branch office was set up in the UK.

Management of the "Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (OIREP)", a solar PV project, for the Government of TONGA: Ministry of Energy, Environment, Information and Climate Change (MEIDECC), funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Austraid and other European funds consisting of Mini and Off-grid solar systems in 5 outer islands: Ha'ano, 'Uiha, Ha'afeva, Nomuka and Niuatoputapu (510 kWp).Main objectives of the project: Help reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels while also increasing electricity accessibility for homes, schools, and other public facilities.- Organizing, overseeing and controlling the project, located in 5 different isolated islands with very limited accessibility and scarce transportation;- Supervision and surveillance of implementation of the signed contract with the client;- Preparation and execution of an EPC contract with a local partner to meet company's objectives of maximizing profit, quality and safety and reaching the customer's expectations; - Obtainment of the required permits to start construction;- Supervision of local detailed engineering and progress in the construction works;- Supervision of the compliance of ADB requirements concerning environment and gender all throughout the execution of the project; - Search for suppliers of electrical material compatible with the standards in the region, procurement and negotiation of contracts for the purchasing, freight, customs’ clearance and transportation to the 5 different islands;- Searching legal assessment and accounting services from local companies;- Financial (P&L) and taxation duties (request for tax exemption given the nature of project), project mobilization and administration.- Representation before the client and other local authorities (Ministry of Lands, Survey & Natural Resources, Ministry of Revenue & Customs, Tonga Power, etc), the financing entities (ADB) and the King of Tonga, who visited the project in Niautoputapu.

[X-ELIO, owned by KKR and Brookfield investment funds, is a global company specializing in the design, development, construction, maintenance and operation of PV power plants].- In charge of the greenfiled PV project development portfolio (utility scale) in Asia Pacific region (VIETNAM 200 MW, TAIWAN 150 MW, SOUTH KOREA 50 MW and MALASYA 50 MW); from the site selection to the successful execution and commissioning, including the - Arrangement of strategic agreements with suppliers and/or local partners for the required services (engineering consultants, land brokers, administrative support);- Achievement of all permits, licenses and approvals until RTB status;- Supervision to reach COD in the scheduled time;- Establishment of relationship with local, regional and national authorities, related agencies, utilites, financial institutions and potential buyers; - Assessment in the preparation of auctions and in the acquisition of RTB projects;- Investigation in new technologies and PV applications due to scarcity of available land (floating PV & agri PV) and instability of the grid (large scale storage PV).

[TED is a Consulting company specialized in the development and strategic planning of solar PV projects in emerging markets, aminly in Africa and Latinamerica].Prospecting business opportunities in Latinamerica, identification of local partners, arrangement of co-development agreements with reliable partners, supervision in the achievement of all permits, licences and approvals required until RTB stage.

[Isofoton, Spanish manufacturer of solar PV cells and modules, and solar thermal collectors also providing project development, construction, O&M of isolated and grid tied projects world wide].- Management and successful implementation of the commercial plan and sales strategy in French speaking countries within Europe (FRANCE, BENELUX and SWITZERLAND); - Market surveillance and benchmarking of competitors' commercial and contractual offers (prices, product, warranties, etc.); - Set up of a stable customer base (distributors, installers, EPCs); - Negotiation and conclusion of supply contracts and other collaboration agreements; - Follow up of quotations and proposals; - Preparation of technical-commercial offers for tenders of French public entities; - Translation of customer needs and requirements into detailed commercial plans and product design;- Driving customer experience during execution through effective communication, - Contract compliance and meeting expectations with respect to quality, delivery and after-sales; - Collaboration with cross functional teams of engineering, production planification, product design, pre-sales and after-sales services, marketing and R&D+i; - Forecast of sales and follow up with payment and cash collection on a yearly, monthly and weekly basis; - Organization of visits to the production lines in the PTA of Andalusia, in Malaga as well as to emblematic sites in operation; - Participation in national and international professional fairs and conferences; - Organization of forums on topics of interest to customers; - Liaise with national and international institutions and organizations of the sector.

- Same tasks as described above, tailored to the needs of the markets in LATINAMERICA (namely ECUADOR, BOLIVIA, PERÚ, CHILE, HONDURAS, NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA);- Identification of rural electrification project opportunities to be developed, designed and implemented for cooperation and development purposes, in the framework of bilateral and multilateral ODA; - Liasing with public entities and bringing assessment to IFM such as BCIE, BID, EU, etc.. to consider including of solar energy in the Energy Plans;- Projects included Solar Home Systems, public lighting, and other applications: pumping, telecommunications, irrigation systems and refrigeration for vaccines; - Implementation of 2 Transfers of Technology to the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC and CUBA / VENEZUELA, including the supervision of the delivery and installation of equipment and machinery and the operation of the production lines, elaboration of an O&M program and production recommendations, training, supply of production materials (cells and the rest of the materiales to produce laminates and framed modules).

[Assignments at TECNIBERIA, the Spanish Association of Engineering and Consulting Companies, representing the most important engineering Spanish companies, active in the following sectors: Civil, Industrial, Energy, Environment, Building and Urban planning, Technological Services].- Organization of international events to promote Spanish engineering services in foreign markets: Indirect Technical Conferences and Seminars, some of them jointly with SEOPAN, the Association of Infrastructure Construction and Concession Companies, inviting foreign public authorities and decision makers to Spain for onsite visits to projects carried out in infrastructure and water purification);- Preparation of a Plan for the Internationalization of SMEs associated to ASICMA, Association of Engineering, Consulting, Environmental, Architecture and Technological Services Companies of Madrid; - Preparation of technical reports and budgets to obtain subsidies to support internationalization processes and activities of SMEs in Madrid; - Representation of the associates before national and international organizations of the sector.- Preparation of several papers:* Comparative study on the Financial Instrument provided by the Spanish government “Financing for Feasibility Studies” (FEV) and the ones existing in other EU countries, in order to make a proposal for improvement to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade.* Market study to detect commercial opportunities for Spanish engineering in Eastern Europe and Asia.* Research on international taxation for engineering activities.

[Embassy of Spain in VIETNAM - Economic & Commercial Office in Hochiminh City].- Promotion of the Spanish export offer in Vietnam, within the ‘Foreign Trade Promotion Plan (2002-2003)’ of the General Secretary of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economy; - Analysis of sectors of interest for Spanish companies in Vietnam with the preparation of commercial reports identifying export and direct investment opportunities; - Establishment of contact with local companies and public institutions; - Resolution of queries from Spanish companies interested in accessing the vietnamese market and offshoring their production, assistance in their prospection trips and visits to industrial areas; - Organization of direct trade missions and participation in sectorial fairs and events for the promotion of the Spanish export offer.- Preparation of several reports: * Analysis of the legal framework for foreign direct investment in all sectors of the Vietnamese economy.* Protection of intellectual and industrial property rights in Vietnam.* Market research on the telecommunications sector in Vietnam.* Report on commercial opportunities in Vietnam in the Shoe's components sector.