Afonso Neves da Silva

Afonso Neves da Silva is an experienced business development manager specializing in renewable energy and energy storage systems. Currently serving as the Business Development Manager for Ngen, Afonso focuses on developing Virtual Power Plants and integrated Energy Storage Systems in Portugal and Spain. Previously, Afonso held a similar role at Neoen, overseeing the greenfield development and coordination of solar and battery energy storage projects. Afonso's background includes project management roles at Siemens Energy and business development consultancy for solar EPC projects at AMIEL. Afonso also contributed to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe as an Economic Affairs Deputy Officer, conducting analyses on energy transitions and electricity markets. Afonso's educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Lisbon and a Postgraduate Degree in International Business from Porto Business School.