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Financing energy projects in Iberia – WElink joined key panel discussion at leading industry conference

Financing energy projects in Iberia – WElink joined key panel discussion at leading industry conference

WElink Energy’s Business Development Executive Juan Manual Presa today took part in the first panel session at DNV-GL’s conference, focusing on financing and developing energy projects in the new unsubsidised era in Spain and Portugal.

The energy sector in Spain and Portugal is entering a new phase for the positive development of renewables which is partly helped by policies such as Portugal’s 60-percent renewables share in its electricity production by 2020.

DNV GL is a global quality assurance and risk management company and held this timely conference in the Spanish capital Madrid. The conference objective was to debate the financing of renewable energy projects (focused on wind and solar photovoltaic) in the current regulatory framework after the latest changes and Spanish renewable auctions. Key areas of analysis included discussions around the opportunities and risks from the financial point of view and the new business models according to the evolution of technology in the sector.

Juan offered WElink’s views on the financing structures that can be expected for projects subject to the current economic frameworks in Spain and Portugal, such as income volatility and market risk, and how WElink is leading the sector in unsubsidised renewable projects.

Panel members included:

  • Juan Felipe Fernandez (Caixabank)
  • Miguel angel Amores (Triodos Bank)
  • Josep Montañes (Sabadell)
  • Javier Puché (DNV GL)
  • Maria García (BlackRock)
  • Juan Manuel Presa (WElink Energy)
  • Antonio Sa Costa (APREN – Asociación Portuguesa de Energias Renovables)

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Environmental & Quality Manager – Portugal

WE are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental & Quality Manager to join our WElink Energy team in Portugal. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and ensuring the highest quality standards across our operations.
  • ● Project Lifecycle Oversight
  • ● Licensing and Regulatory Coordination
  • ● Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Mitigation
  • ● Quality Management System (QMS) Development
  • ● Quality Control in Project Execution
  • ● Compliance Monitoring and Corrective Actions

Candidate Requirements:

  • ● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Quality Management, or related fields.
  • ● Experience:
    • ○ Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles, with a focus on environmental and/or quality management in renewable energy projects (solar and wind).
    • ○ Proven track record in managing the entire environmental lifecycle of projects, from development through operation.

Planner

WE are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner to join our team. This role involves supporting projects across Solara, SILO, and Africa, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in Iberia. Occasional travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend progress and coordination meetings to ensure alignment across departments.
  • ● Coordinate with Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Managers to understand tasks, deadlines, and resource needs.
  • ● Proactively gather inputs to create and update the overall project programme.
  • ● Monitor task progress, identify delays and critical paths, and report deviations from the baseline.
  • ● Suggest alternative solutions to improve project timelines and avoid delays.
  • ● Challenge decisions by forecasting impacts and proposing alternative routes to maintain project momentum.

Canditate requirements:

  • ● Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage time efficiently.
  • ● Strong analytical thinker with problem-solving and mathematical skills.
  • ● Excellent communication skills, persuasive, and confident in presenting information.
  • ● Experience in planning activities within the renewables sector.
  • ● Willingness to travel across projects in Solara, SILO, and Africa.
  • ● Proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish, and English.
If you’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are flexible with travel, we’d love to hear from you

How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please Email your CV and a cover letter to careers@welink.eu