Ricardo Barros

Head of Country - Brazil at Lightsource bp

Ricardo Barros is the Head of Country for Brazil at Lightsource bp, a company focused on solar energy projects. He has a strong background in renewable energy, particularly in Independent Power Production, with experience in both Brazil and France. His role involves overseeing the entire value chain of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, including project origination, development, financing, construction, and asset management.

Professional Achievements

Barros has been instrumental in several significant projects, including:

Managing a portfolio exceeding 1,000 MW.
Securing a 600 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) through Brazilian Government Auctions.
Generating annual revenues of approximately 180 million BRL (around 72 million USD) for 20 years.
Facilitating the financial closure of long-term loans totaling about 300 million BRL (120 million USD).
Initiating operations for a 90 MW wind farm cluster in Brazil.
Engaging with over 200 family farmers for renewable energy project development.1

Career Background

Before joining Lightsource bp in June 2020, Barros served as the Country Manager for ENGIE Solar in Brazil, where he was involved in developing and operating utility-scale solar farms. He also has experience in advisory roles for the Brazilian Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR) and has founded companies focused on renewable energy consultancy.1

Barros is recognized for his commitment to sustainable development, emphasizing both environmental and social impacts.1

Experience

Head of Country - Brazil at Lightsource bp (June 2020 - Present)

Country Manager - Brazil at ENGIE Solar (February 2016 - May 2020), Vice-President of the Advisory Board - Utility-scale PV at ABSOLAR (May 2018 - April 2020)

Education

Electrical Engineer, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at UFCG - Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (2002 - 2006); Electrical Engineer, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at INSA Lyon (2006 - 2007)