Malaquias E.
About Malaquias E.
Malaquias E. serves as the Senior Manager of Project Development at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in renewable energy project development, having held senior roles at various companies including EDF Renewables North America and The AES Corporation.
Work at Leeward Renewable Energy
Malaquias E. serves as the Senior Manager of Project Development at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's efforts in renewable energy project development. His work is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he focuses on advancing the company's project portfolio.
Previous Experience in Project Development
Before joining Leeward Renewable Energy, Malaquias E. held the position of Senior Manager of Project Development at EDF Renewables North America from 2021 to 2023. He also worked at The AES Corporation in various roles, including Director of Business Development for Renewables, Storage, and Distributed Generation in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean from 2015 to 2017, and as Regional Director of Commercial Development for Energy Storage and Renewable Integration from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Malaquias E. holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo between 1994 and 2001. Additionally, he has an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Skills in Renewable Energy Sector
Malaquias E. possesses expertise in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with utilities and Independent System Operators (ISOs). He has skills in managing community outreach and stakeholder engagement for renewable energy projects. His background includes technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in the renewable energy sector, as well as specialization in renewable project finance and understanding renewable tax incentives in the United States.
Background in Business Development
Malaquias E. has a robust background in business development within the energy sector. He served as Director of Business Development at Alliant Energy from 2017 to 2020. His earlier roles at The AES Corporation included Manager of Business Development for Power Plants and Natural Gas, and Director of Solution Development, where he focused on power product development and technology evangelism.