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João Pedro Summavielle took the stage to accept the award for EMEA Wind Deal of the Year 2018, which recognizes Moray East as a pioneering offshore project.

Offshore wind energy is becoming an essential part of the global energy transition, and EDP Renewables is leading this trend. The Moray East project is an enormously important venture and a milestone in the financing of renewable energy worldwide.

The award for EMEA Wind Deal of the Year 2018 was presented to EDPR’s Moray East project at the inaugural Proximo European Exchange. This event, which focused on the areas of European infrastructure, energy and projects, took place in Lisbon on May 30 and 31.

Attendees included EU government representatives, transportation network operators, project developers, regulators, energy companies, investors, insurance professionals and consultants, who discussed the challenges of European infrastructure development, renewable energy assets and the development of a global energy system.

Portugal’s Minister for the Environment and Energy Transition, João Pedro Matos Fernandes, opened the conference, highlighting the fact that the country is on track to be sustained solely by renewable energy. He also stated that electricity has assumed a prominent role when it comes to eliminating dependence on products derived from fossil fuels.

Various discussion panels occurred throughout the day, with Financial Director João Pedro Summavielle representing EDP Renewables. The topics addressed included new strategies to respond to ambitious goals for renewable energy capacity.

EDPR has been recognized by the Top Employer Institute as one of the best places to work in Europe this year. It has also been named a local Top Employer 2019 in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and the UK.

EDP Renováveis has achieved this honor thanks to its HR policies, which provide excellent conditions for its employees and help to grow and develop talent at all levels of the organization. With this endorsement, the energy company strengthens its position as a leading employer.

João Manso Neto, CEO of EDP Renewables, said, “securing this recognition puts us on an even footing with the best employers globally, thanks to our ability to attract talent and our commitment to people. Being Top Employer Europe 2019 encourages us to continue working to benefit our teams. Talent is one of our best assets as a company”.