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Miguel Silva

SOLAR INDUSTRY EXPERT & DIGITAL INNOVATION ADVOCATE

Renewable Energy | Strategic Planning | Technical Leadership

Renewable energy expert with 32+ years of experience in solar project execution, development, and M&A due diligence, spanning 30 countries. Known for driving operational excellence, identifying strategic opportunities, and delivering innovative, data-driven solutions in project development, digital engineering, and market expansion. SME in solar technology and leadership across the full project lifecycle.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Execution & EPC Management | M&A Due Diligence & Financial Close | Strategic Market Entry & Risk Management | Digital Engineering & Common Data Environment | Innovation in Solar Technology | International Project Development

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

  • Led initiatives across 30 countries, providing support for remote and on-site execution, financial close, and M&A activities.

  • Possesses extensive expertise in navigating country-specific regulations, risk management, and market entry strategies.

  • Beyond the renewable energy sector, Mr. Silva has served as a consultant to organizations such as UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization, the Venezuela Ministry of Energy, and the Zumaque Foundation (PDVSA).

  • Represented as a delegate at the Sustainable Energy for All Forum (UN events in New York, Brooklyn, Lisbon, and the upcoming 2025 forum in Bridgeport, Barbados).

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • 32 Years of Solar Expertise: Supported project development and execution across 30 countries, navigating diverse regulatory environments.

  • Dual Expertise in EPC & Development: Managed full lifecycle, from early-stage dev. and M&A due diligence to EPC execution and financial close.

  • Strategic Market Expansion: Key member of First Solar's Country Due Diligence Task Force and Deal Risk Committee, guiding market entries.

  • Innovative Digital Engineering: Advocate for digital transformation in the PV industry, driving innovation through digital engineering and CDE.

  • Digital Transformation Leadership: Led SharePoint implementation across five entities (650 people), completing data migration and streamlining operations (8 months).

  • Corporate IT Modernization: Implemented Ninja1 and Sentinel1, modernized networks (6 months), and initiated a server architecture overhaul.

License Compliance & Optimization: Centralized operations to ensure EULA compliance and proposed eliminating personal computers.