Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 41 years of experience in clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport, the expert has led strategic energy projects at both national and EU levels. Career highlights include the development of Spain's National Energy Plans and pioneering the installation of the first grid-connected wind turbines in Spain. Responsibilities have included policy development, capacity building, and technical assistance. The expert has demonstrated expertise in energy statistics, regulatory frameworks, and project evaluations. Previously held leadership roles at the Institute for Diversification and Energy Saving and served as a consultant for the European Commission.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the European Commission and its agencies, such as the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The expert's involvement included providing technical assistance and conducting project evaluations. Focus areas have been clean energy, sustainable transport, and energy efficiency, with responsibilities spanning strategic planning and capacity building. This collaboration has been both at EU and national levels, including Spain and various Mediterranean countries, contributing to regional and sector-specific projects aimed at enhancing energy policies and infrastructure.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in energy, environment, transport, and public administration, the expert has held roles such as policy officer, department head, and independent consultant. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, policy development, and project evaluation, particularly focusing on clean energy, sustainable transport, and energy efficiency. The expert has contributed to national and EU-level initiatives, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise in integrating energy policies with transport and infrastructure development. Geographic experience includes extensive work in Spain, the European Union, and Mediterranean countries, with notable involvement in Morocco, Tunisia, and various EU countries.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and is fully conversant in English, with a working knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in international collaborations, particularly within the European Commission and in multilingual teams across various EU and Mediterranean projects. Educational qualifications include a degree in Senior Aeronautical Engineering with a focus on vehicles, fuels, and propulsion engines from the High Technical School of Aeronautical Engineers, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain. Additionally, the expert completed a course in Wind Energy and Wind Turbines Calculation at the same institution, underpinning a career in the energy sector, particularly in clean energy and sustainable transport initiatives.