Luisa Valentim Barros is a senior professional with 18-year experience in the energy sector. Specialized in strategy and low carbon solutions for private-public sectors, Luisa has led more than 30 large and multidisciplinary projects with a focus on Latin America and the US markets. From smart grid pilots to distributed solar market entry strategies, Luisa has worked for utilities, start-ups, international agencies, and research centers focused on clean and new energy solutions. In the last 12 years, she has focused on the renewables market working as a business models advisor and market research SME. Luisa has also led consulting projects in the areas of ESG, decarbonization strategies, electric vehicles, sustainable finance, and climate risks and adaptation.

Her areas of interest are: Renewables Business Models, Distributed and Digital Energy Solutions, Corporate Sourcing of Renewables, Renewables and Energy Innovation Consumer Adoption, CleanTech Innovation, Energy & Sustainability Policies and Strategies