Synergies & Success Stories of Hybrid Solar PV Projects

Nelson Falcão has been Senior Director, LATAM Business Development at Nextracker Brazil since the beginning of its operations in the country in 2015, accumulating from 2013 to 2023 the leadership of the energy business development area for the Flex group. He has extensive experience in the production chain of equipment for electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution systems. During his career, he held important positions at ABB, Cegelec Alstom and Cooper Power Systems, in Brazil and Canada. Nelson is also Vice-President of Supply Chain of the board of directors of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy). He graduated in Electrical Engineering from the USP Polytechnic School in 1980 and specialized in Reactive Compensation, in Sweden, in 1983.

Alberto Coralli is Senior Consultant at DNV, Business Lead for Latin America in the Hydrogen team SEMELA (Southern Europe, Middle East Latin America and Africa). He works with hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies since 2008, with particular emphasis on component characterization, system integration and prototype testing. He participated in several applied research and demonstration projects in public and private institutions regarding hydrogen production, storage and use, both for stationary and automotive applications. In this period, Alberto gained relevant theoretical and hands-on knowledge on hydrogen gas systems, fuel cells (PEM and SOFCs), electrolysers, hydrocarbon reformers, battery systems, power electronics, and related auxiliary equipment. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Energy Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy, and a Ph.D in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering obtained at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with a thesis focused on an ethanol-fueled solid oxide fuel cell system for stationary cogeneration. At DNV, Alberto mainly takes part as expert and/or project manager to (pre-)feasibility studies and technical due diligences of projects for the production of hydrogen and its derivatives from renewable sources. He also has a special focus on creation, modification and review of Excel-based tools for techno-economic modelling and optimisation of such projects.

Dynamic professional extremely passionate for Renewable Energy and with over 16 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Proven track record in project delivery, emphasizing a strong safety culture, adherence to timelines, quality, and cost management, while mentoring and inspiring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Currently leading Statkraft's Project Delivery Unit in Brazil, I oversee the delivery of renewable energy assets across various technologies, managing all phases from development to construction and commercial operation. Strong expertise in all aspects of energy projects including environmental, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, business modeling, and commercial and contractual aspects, particularly under FIDIC contract conditions and PMI project management methodologies. PMP® certification (Project Management Professional) obtained in 2016.