Carel Kooij

Carel Kooij is currently the Senior Business Development Manager for Large Scale Solar at Vattenfall, a major energy company based in Sweden. He has been in this role since January 2023, following a previous position as Business Development Manager for Large Scale Solar from January 2020 to December 2022.1 His work focuses on expanding Vattenfall's solar energy initiatives, particularly in large-scale projects.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Business Development Manager, Large Scale Solar at Vattenfall (Jan 2023 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Business Development Manager, Large Scale Solar at Vattenfall (Jan 2020 - Dec 2022)
  • Project Coordinator at De Groene Grachten (Mar 2014 - Sep 2014)
  • Short Term Asset Optimization Coordinator and Energy Operator at Nuon (Jun 2015 - Aug 2016)
  • Advisor at Windunie (Sep 2016 - Jan 2020), where he was involved in the development of various large-scale wind and solar parks.12

Education

Carel Kooij attended Utrecht University, where he likely gained relevant knowledge and skills that support his career in renewable energy and project management.12

Skills and Interests

Kooij possesses a diverse skill set that includes:

• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Government Relations
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Proficiency in various software tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.1

His professional interests align with sustainable energy solutions, particularly in solar and wind energy developments.