Solarplaza Summit | Italy

Rodolfo is an experienced investor and entrepreneur, been involved in the development, construction, and investment of over 5GWp renewable energy projects across Europe, North America and Asia since 2008. Over the last six years, he has launched and managed multiple renewable energy platforms delivering above-market returns for its investors. Before that, he held senior roles in the renewable energy industry for NextEnergy Capital and Hideal Partners, involved in several energy acquisitions and M&A transactions.

CEO of BFP Service, the wholly BFP’s owned subsidiary providing O&M services for renewable energy plants in Italy and abroad. Annarita graduated from the Politecnico of Bari with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2005. With more than 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, mainly for wind and solar O&M service providers, Annarita has developed strong expertise in negotiation with customers and suppliers, with the aim to consolidate and reach company’s budget and targets. She manages BFP Service and all its activities, i.e. operation and maintenance and installation of medium and large-scale PV plants, revamping of renewable power plants and asset management services.

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Graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Padua, in 2005 he actively joined ESPE, holding various positions as Project Manager, Business Development Manager and Operations Director, giving new impetus to the company’s development through the renewal of development strategies, continuing the process of internationalization. Some of the goals achieved concern the creation and development of the Renewable Energy business and the opening and management of branch offices in Puglia, Romania and Canada. Since 2016 he has been the CEO of the Company.

Alberto Paturzo is head of Southern Europe of Bluefield Group, Country Director for Italy and Spain, and Managing Director of Bluefield Revive Italia I. With advisory, investment, and finance experience since 2000, and energy and renewables experience from 2005, alongside his career, Alberto was involved in in excess of €1bn solar and renewable energy-focused transactions, including project development, construction, M&A and financing deals. Before joining the Bluefield group, in his previous experiences within Martifer Solar, BNP Paribas, and MedEnergy, Alberto took leading roles in project development, financing, and investment activities in Italy and Southern Europe. As an active member of the main renewable energy associations and representative of both Bluefield and Martifer at different industry conferences across Europe, Alberto has built and maintained strong relationships in Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, France, Netherlands, and the UK. Alberto has served as sole administrator or director of several energy asset companies and holds an MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona, and an MSc in Economics from LUISS University, Rome.

Alessandro Cohen is the Founding Managing Partner of Armon Capital Advisory, a financial advisory and corporate finance boutique, with a specific focus in renewable energy, clean technology, project financing and real estate transactions.Alessandro was previously director of the renewable energy division at Prothea, Head of the Institutional sales desk at Pioneer Investments and marketing analyst at Integrated Alternative Investments and at Lehman Brothers. Alessandro holds a first degree in Business & Administration and a second degree in International Finance.

Founder at Elemens. He brings more 15 years of experience in the energy sector. Tommaso formerly served as Head of Studies in the Energy Producers Association (now Elettricità Futura). Expert in power markets and regulation, with a strong expertise in renewables, he is advisor of 150+ European energy players (IPP, traders, hedge funds, ESCOs, public and institutional agencies). Graduated in Economics at Bocconi University, he carried more than 500 teaching hours in master class for universities and companies.

Fabrizio Bonemazzi is an energy expert with a 30+ experience in electric grids and power generation, in particular variable renewables such as wind and solar. From the year 2000 he participated to the creation of a startup company in Enel Group dedicated to beyond the meter solutions. In this stimulating environment he acquired technical, commercial and marketing skills on retail and C&I products and installations and such as HVAC systems, heating systems, lighting, UPS, power line broadband solutions and many other similar. He dealt with solar thermal, solar PV and mini wind solutions having the possibility to scout worldwide market and selecting more innovative and competitive solutions. In those years a special passion for solar PV arose in him, entering in contact with the main stakeholders of the market, being part of solar association at national and European level, having the opportunity to cover specific roles and to be co-author of several articles and publications. In 2011 he joined Enel Green Power, moving to large utility scale renewable plants. He had the opportunity to head the Solar PV design unit and after the entire engineering unit at global level, taking care of 100 GW+ design of renewable plants worldwide. In 2019 he took care of the construction of wind, solar and BESS plants in Europe for almost 2 GW. In addition, from 2015 he had the opportunity to be part of Global Sustainable Energy Partnership alliance (GSEP) as project committee responsible for ENEL and from 2018 lecturer in Open Africa Power Enel Foundation initiative. On September 2022 he left ENEL and began to collaborate with several organizations as renewable energy and power sector expert. From October 2022 he currently works in Res4Africa Foundation coordinating its numerous training and capacity building initiatives and as Senior Fellow for ENEL Foundation.

Dario holds a Master degree in Industrial Engineering focusing on Energy and Sustainability Management. He has previous experience in strategy consulting with Deloitte Consulting and various roles as Originator General Manager at Danske Commodities. He currently coordinates the Energy Market Taskforce at the Italian Wind Association (ANEV). Dario has contributed to establishing ONE’s European leadership in PPA Transaction advisory, having supported generators in over 5 GW of market parity transactions from inception to closing.

Carlo Montella is a partner at Orrick and global Deputy Business Unit Leader of the Energy and Infrastructure practice. He is a transactional lawyer with extensive experience in project development, asset acquisitions and financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Carlo has strong expertise and consolidated background in assisting international sponsors, multinational energy companies, large private equity funds, project developers, borrowers and debt issuers, investment banks and other capital providers and investors who value his contribution thanks to his vast experience, practical know how and willingness to go the extra mile for his client. Carlo regularly advises on energy sector mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, development, structuring and financing of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, both in Italy and internationally (including UK and Eastern European countries). He has a significant experience in the electric power sector, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and other renewable energy projects and has also represented clients in transactions involving electric power and natural gas transmission.

Virginia is a recognized expert in the energy markets. She works in support of numerous strategic investment initiatives, business planning, trading optimization, risk management and analysis, contract negotiations, legal and antitrust procedures, regulatory and institutional affairs. She coordinates the E-Innovation Committee (in the 2019-2020 PPA Committee), an initiative aimed at evaluating the sustainability of investments in the energy transition and developing policy proposals, and is involved in numerous projects dedicated to innovative business models for renewables and electrical storage. She is an electrical engineer and adjunct professor of "Energy Markets and Supply Structure" at the engineering faculty of the University of Pavia. From April 2018 to June 2021 she was the Chief Executive Officer of REF-E.

Luca Matrone brings over 25 years of corporate finance experience in global energy. Since 2017, he has served as Global Head of Energy at Intesa Sanpaolo, overseeing commercial efforts for around 400 global companies in Power & Utilities and Oil & Gas. Formerly, Luca led the Energy division in the M&A team at Banca IMI, joining in 2000. He currently serves as Vice-Chair in the Environment and Energy committee of Business at OECD and participates in various B20 task forces. Luca frequently contributes to energy-related press articles and speaks at conferences including those organized by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and Solar Plaza. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University (1998).

Founder and current President of ITALIA SOLARE, the Italian solar association. He has been a pioneer of photovoltaics since the early 1990s. In 2001, he founded Enerpoint, one of the leading companies in the sector. Today Rocco Viscontini manages Enerpoint's photovoltaic systems and collaborates as a strategic consultant for some of the most significant and innovative international photovoltaic companies.

Giuseppe Mastropieri is a highly experienced technical advisor in the energy sector, specialising in renewable energy and utility investments. He has participated in over 400 projects worth more than €6 billion and totalling 5GW of power since 2005. Mastropieri is the managing partner and founder of REA Srl Reliable Energy Advisors and REM Srl Reliable Energy Management. He is also CEO of GreenGo Srl, a platform focused on developing green energy projects in Italy and selected MENA countries. Mastropieri holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and is a contract professor at the University of Bologna. He is an expert evaluator for European and Italian energy programs and has served as a board member of AssoRinnovabili, now merged into Elettricità Futura. Additionally, he provides consultancy services in energy-related litigations and transaction disputes.

Matteo Riccieri has been immersed in the renewables sector since the inception of his professional journey, gaining valuable experience in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale projects supported by international investors. With a comprehensive yet meticulous approach, Matteo navigates projects and deals within the renewable energy domain, recognizing the need to satisfy diverse stakeholders with varying profiles. His proficiency stems from extensive knowledge of technologies, energy markets, and a sound understanding of the technical, financial, and regulatory aspects inherent in the industry. Boasting over a decade of experience in renewables, particularly in solar PV and wind, Matteo has dedicated more than three years to energy origination and trading, encompassing power pool and green certificates markets. His impressive track record is marked by successful management of multi-megawatt projects, from their early stages through operational phases to eventual sale.

Mechanical Engineer with more than 20 years of strong experience in the energy sector.Founder and Director of EGO Group (www.ego.energy), leader in the Italian renewable energy market (>3'000 MW despatched). Board Member of Elettricità Futura and Italia Solare Associations. Entrepreneur in the energy sector since 2005, previously employed in Ansaldo Energia (1997-2001) and Axpo (2001-2005).

With over 10 years of experience in the energy sector, Marco Pellegrino has worked as a trader of energy commodities, an energy consultant specializing in energy management, risk, and trading areas, and as a portfolio manager overseeing energy market exposure. Currently, at Obton, he is responsible for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the company's exposure to the energy market.

Nicola Kopij Zanin is a Project Manager for Solarplaza, part of Finance & Innovation team, contributing to the company's growth in markets worldwide. Prior to joining Solarplaza, he gained experience with EU development financing, having set up his own organisation. In the past, he held positions in different industries across Italy, Poland and the UAE. Nicola holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from LUISS University in Rome and a Master's degree in Finance & Investments from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.