Qualitas Energy has opened an office in Chile as part of its international expansion.
The base, located in Santiago, is the Spain-headquartered developer’s first in Latin America.
In Chile, Qualitas Energy will focus its investments and expertise on consolidating renewable energy assets and transitioning infrastructure.
The focus will be on solar photovoltaic, wind, run-of-the-river hydroelectric power (RoR), and storage technologies, thus contributing to the energy transition that Chile has been implementing in recent years.
Alfonso Ardizzoni will lead the operations, bringing over 20 years of experience in the Chilean electricity sector.
He will work alongside partner and chief business development officer Oscar Pérez and principal of investment Cristóbal Santa Cruz, both responsible for new investments in the region.
The company recently acquired a RoR hydroelectric power plant in the country.
Founding partner and chief executive of Qualitas Energy Iñigo Olaguíbel and Pérez said: “We are pleased to announce the opening of our office in Chile, which represents a significant step in our growth plan and our ambition to accelerate the global energy transition.
“Alfonso’s extensive experience as the chief executive of one of the major power companies in the country for over 10 years has demonstrated his ability in project financing, participation in distributor bids, and leadership of operations and teams.
“Additionally, he has successfully established valuable and close relationships with various local stakeholders. These assets are undoubtedly key elements that will strengthen our position in the market.”