Fabio Catalano

Background

About Fabio Catalano

Based in Barcelona (Spain), wind energy expert with more than 15 years of experience in the wind energy sector- Currently Project Manager for Wind Measurement projects, LiDAR installations, and Wind Data Management activities- Sales executive for Italy and Spain, energy services, and due diligence for solar, wind, storage, and hybrids- Project Manager for projects in Central and South American Countries, Wind, Solar, and BESS- Project Manager at DEWI-UL International, one of the pioneering European leaders in performance, measurement, efficiency, research, and education in the field of wind energy- One of the main analysts, following AWST-UL procedures, software (Openwind, Site Wind, and Windographer), and methodologies. I have been involved mostly in the Energy Yield Assessment of wind farms and Technical Due Diligence, worldwide. Able to assess a complete bankable EYAs, including a site classification according to IEC standards, starting from the wind data analysis- Beginning with the Italian companies Tecnogaia and Windfor. Experience with many site-specific issues, from the very peculiar wind distribution in Southern Italy and Brazil to the challenges coming from the numbers of WTGs and measurement masts at the biggest wind farm in Africa. Flexible approach, dealing with wind farms worldwide and site inspections while also being involved in different activities: Research in Economics, data analysis, the help desk, clients’ assistance in 3rd party reviews, improving new in-house software in the wind industry, teaching for researchers, and installing LiDARs. As a PM, specifically for wind and solar projects in Latin American countries, I was involved in many local-specific problems and solutions- Graduated with honors in Economics, I have earned a Master of Science in “Economics, Innovation, and Changes”, and a Doctorate Degree in “Economics of Development”. I have studied abroad for 6 months and have accomplished two scholarships- Born in Castelluccio Superiore, Italy- Speaking Italian, Spanish, and English. I am learning Catalan, and I can understand it.