Martin Nascimento
About Martin Nascimento
Martin Nascimento is a Senior Development Manager at BayWa r.e. Americas, specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. He has extensive experience in renewable energy project development, having previously held positions at KTA Associates, Inc. and the University of Washington.
Current Role at BayWa
Martin Nascimento serves as the Senior Development Manager at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on late-stage development of renewable energy projects across North America. His expertise includes utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems projects, particularly within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. His responsibilities involve overseeing project development and ensuring successful execution of renewable energy initiatives.
Previous Experience at BayWa r.e. Americas
Prior to his current role, Martin Nascimento worked at BayWa r.e. Americas as a Development Manager from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the company's renewable energy projects, focusing on origination strategy and greenfielding for solar projects. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to Senior Development Manager.
Education and Expertise
Martin Nascimento holds a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Chemistry from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy from Yale University, completing the program from 2019 to 2020. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in renewable energy, particularly in solar and battery storage systems.
Professional Background
Before joining BayWa, Martin Nascimento worked as an Environmental Engineer and Project Manager at KTA Associates, Inc from 2015 to 2020 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also held various positions during his time at the University of Washington, including Research Associate from 2013 to 2015 and Orientation Leader in 2012. His early career included internships at Waste Management and Lufthansa, as well as a Chemical Engineer Intern position at Universidade Federal de Viçosa.
International Experience
Martin Nascimento has gained international experience through study abroad programs. He studied in Germany at Goethe University Frankfurt and in Argentina at Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano. These experiences have contributed to his global perspective in the field of renewable energy and project management.