LUIS PALACIOS CASTAÑEDA

Founding partner & CEO

Luis is founder, shareholder and CEO of Dos Grados since its inception in January 2019.

He has more than 25 years’ professional experience in the energy and financial sectors, having held various positions related to investment activity in energy assets, energy trading and hedging at Banco Santander, Endesa, Morgan Stanley and EDF. He was responsible for the renewable assets investment activity at JB Capital Markets for 3 years, where he conceived the setting up Dos Grados.

He has a degree in Industrial Engineering from ICAI, specialising in Electrotechnics and Systems, and has completed an Executive Master in Financial Risk Management at the MEFF Institute in Madrid and an Executive MBA at IE Business School.

CÉSAR GONZÁLEZ MORENO

Partner & CFO

César is a shareholder and member of the Dos Grados management team. He holds the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), covering the areas of Finance, Accounting and Management Control. He is also responsible for Regulation and Project Permitting in Spain.

He has over 25 years’ professional experience in the financial and energy sectors. He joined Dos Grados in 2019, the year it was founded. Previously, he developed his professional career in the capital markets (JB Capital Markets, Dredner Kleinwort) and consultancy (Price Waterhouse) fields. He was head of the Equity Research team at JB Capital Markets for 10 years, with direct coverage of the Utilities & Renewables sectors for over 15 years.

He has a degree in Business Administration, Economics and Law (E-3) from ICADE.

EDUARDO PÉREZ-SOMARRIBA

COO

Eduardo is member of the Dos Grados management team and holds the position of Technical Director, covering the areas of Engineering, Construction and Asset Management.

He has over 15 years’ experience in the energy sector. He joined Dos Grados in 2019, the year it was founded.

Prior to his arrival at Dos Grados, Eduardo worked as Director of Tenders for generation plants at OHL and, before that, he worked in Project Management at Técnicas Reunidas, in the Energy area, mainly focused on conventional generation projects.

He is an Industrial Engineer from ICAI, specialising in Energy Technologies, and has an Executive MBA from IESE Business School.

VIOLETA BELLIDO DÍAZ

Environmental & Sustainability Manager – ESG Officer

Violeta leads all environmental and sustainability activities within Dos Grados since she joined the company in 2022.

In the project development area, she coordinates and supervises the environmental permitting. In construction and O&M activities, she is responsible for overseeing compliance with environmental obligations and the correct implementation of environmental surveillance and monitoring plans.

In addition, as ESG Officer, she leads the sustainability and governance roadmap, developing, among other things, specific programmes of environmental and social interest to promote collaboration with stakeholders and create value in the local communities where Dos Grados projects are located.

Before joining the company, Violeta worked as an environmental consultant and auditor in the industrial sector.

She has a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), where she completed a master’s degree in Environmental Microbiology. She has a further master’s degree in Energy Business from the Spanish Energy Club.

JESÚS ALONSO MATEOS

Technical & Asset Manager

Jesús combines his activity as coordinator of all asset management tasks, with technical support responsibilities in the project development area, acting as asset manager for operating wind and photovoltaic farms since he joined Dos Grados in 2021. In the development stages, he carries out resource analysis as well as design and optimisation works for the facilities, in coordination with engineering companies and external technical consultants.

He also participates in the technical analyses required in the financing and/or acquisition of renewable assets. Furthermore, he maintains a fluid commercial relationship with a wide variety of manufacturers and suppliers, keeping abreast of the latest technological advances in the sector.

Before joining Dos Grados, Jesús worked as an engineer in the Photovoltaic Engineering Department at Sólida Energías Renovables and as a technical consultant in renewable energies at OCA Global.

He has a degree in Industrial Technology Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and a master’s degree in Renewable Energies and Electrical Systems from the Carlos III University of Madrid.

DAVID DEL RÍO SOGA

Energy Management Analyst

David joined Dos Grados in 2022 as an energy management analyst, covering tasks such as modelling and simulation of sustainable real assets, development of pricing and risk management tools, as well as support to the development and updating of operating models.

He has a degree in Industrial Technologies and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s degree in the Electrical Energy Industry from ICAI.

TIAGO GONÇALVES NOVAIS

Project Manager

Tiago joined Dos Grados in 2023, bringing with him extensive experience in the construction of photovoltaic solar power plants, having worked as a site supervisor and director at EFACEC, a leading company in the energy sector in Portugal and worldwide.

His main task at the company is to supervise projects on site, ensuring that the work is carried out correctly, with the highest quality and in a timely manner. He is responsible for supervising all the electrical, civil and mechanical construction works on site. He has 10 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa wind farms in Portugal and Spain.

Cuenta con 10 años de experiencia en la operación y mantenimiento de parques eólicos de Siemens Gamesa en Portugal y España.

Tiago is a technician specialising in renewable, solar and wind energy and has a master’s degree in D-Training; GWO training and various courses in IT, automation and communication networks from CINEL, the Electronic Industry Training Centre.

MIGUEL LLANOS GONZÁLEZ

Controller

Miguel joined Dos Grados in 2023. His responsibilities cover the overseeing all financial and accounting activities, including the company’s collections and payments management. His competences also include defining the structure of analysis and reporting models, monitoring budget objectives and implementing improvement policies and processes.

Previously, Miguel worked as a Financial Controller in companies in various sectors. Since 2018, he has focused on the energy sector, having worked in the energy department of the consultancy firm Grant Thornton and later as Asset Manager at Plenium Partners.

He has a degree in Economics from the University of Salamanca and has completed a master’s degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB) and other specialisation programmes.

ANA BENITO MARTíNEZ

Communication & Office Manager

Ana joined the Dos Grados team in 2023 and fulfils different roles in the company’s communication policy. Her main role is to publicise the Dos Grados brand, convey its values to different stakeholders and lead internal communication among the employees.

In addition, as Office Manager, she is responsible for managing and supervising the smooth running of the office, maintaining fluid contact with clients and suppliers.
Ana has over 20 years’ experience in communicating ideas and developing corporate brands, working for clients in the retail and services sector and in marketing and communications agencies, collaborating on corporate projects, commercial launches or CSR, among others.

She has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the Complutense University of Madrid.

ANTONIO CANOYRA TRABADO

Senior Advisor – Markets and Network

Antonio is senior consultant at Dos Grados in the fields of energy markets and networks since 2021.

With over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector, he has held management positions in public and private companies such as the National Electricity System Commission (currently CNMC), the Iberian Electricity Market Operator (OMIE) and the Naturgy group.

Since 2010 he has been combining his business activity with teaching, lecturing on master’s degrees and specialised courses in the energy sector. He is currently a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICAI).

He has a degree in Industrial Engineer specialised in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where he also completed postgraduate studies in Electrical Power Systems Analysis and Energy Planning, as well as an Executive MBA at the Madrid Business School – University of Houston.

CARLOS GONZÁLEZ SÁMANO

Senior Advisor – Strategy and Development

Carlos is senior advisor to Dos Grados in the area of strategy and development since 2021.

He has nearly 30 years of experience in the energy sector and has held various management positions in the Naturgy Group in the distribution, marketing and generation businesses, as well as in the General Strategy Department, both in Spain and internationally.

Carlos has also been a director of several companies in the energy sector and a member of the Board of Directors of the AEE (Spanish Wind Energy Association) and UNEF (Spanish Photovoltaic Union). He has also actively participated in numerous specialised forums in the energy sector.

He holds a degree in Mining Engineering specialising in Energy and Fuels from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, an Executive MBA from IESE, and is currently taking the ESADE Directors’ course.

CARLOS MONTEIRO TEIXEIRA

Country Head Portugal

Carlos joins the Dos Grados team in 2024 as Country Head in Portugal, to ensure that Dos Grados’ objectives are aligned with the local market, client needs and the regulatory environment.

His experience, for more than 40 years, keeps him linked to the energy sector and ranges from the supervision of electrical assemblies, to the coordination and commissioning of facilities such as substations, transformers and electrical systems, both in photovoltaic and wind power plants, providing extensive experience in relevant companies in the energy sector such as EDP Renováveis or Hidrorumo.

Carlos studied Electrotechnical Engineering, took a postgraduate course in Electrical Installation Projects and has completed various specialised courses in the energy sector.

DANIEL SILVA DE JESÚS

Site Manager

Daniel joins Dos Grados in 2024 as Site Manager, a key figure in the operational management of our solar photovoltaic power plant in Fundão, Portugal. His main function is to supervise all daily activities at the plant, so that all procedures meet the required quality standards and deadlines.

Daniel is a professional with extensive experience in renewable energies and professionalism, rigour and dedication have been fundamental in his professional performance. His working life has always been linked to the renewable energy sector. Since 2008 he has been involved in the assembly of wind turbines, both mechanical and electrical assembly, and has worked in Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in maintenance and repair of breakdowns.

Daniel has a degree in Electricity, level IV, registered with the DGEG, and also completed level V training in Industrial Maintenance.