Tomaso Charlemont

Modernising, optimising and technologically updating a photovoltaic power plant can considerably improve its availability and production, and thus offer significant improved return on investment.. At BayWa r.e. we coordinate project Repowering / Revamping from planning to procurement, execution ,commissioning.

The solar market continues to mature in volatile ways towards a competitive market with unpredictable CAPEX reduction curves. In order to be successful in this global market we need class leading market intelligence and the right supply chain relationships. In my role I am developing, proposing and implementing the procurement strategy for solar supply chain across the Group to and ensure that RES can deliver competitive Cost of Energy.

For 25 years, VERGNET has designed, manufactured, installed and maintained renewable energy plants in isolated and remote areas with limited infrastructure or extreme climate conditions. VERGNET’s expertise in integrating renewables on isolated and unstable grids is further enhanced by HYBRID WIZARD™. The patented, self-adaptive hybrid controller monitors the grid, manages generators, and loads in real-time, maximizing the penetration of wind and solar while ensuring gird stability and uptime.

Soitec is the leading technology provider of Concentrated Photovoltaic CPV modules and systems using the highly efficient Concentrix™ technology (world record 46% cell conversion efficiency). Soitec’s CPV technology is now available also to respond to the growing demand of off-grid and hybrid solar power solutions and I proudly joined the Soitec group to head the business development of the off-grid solutions division.

The experience acquired in over five years of activity in solar PV allowed me providing guidance and advice on PV inverters and associated equipment to investors, developers and contractors. It has also been a great pleasure supporting Sunshine Middle East (www.sunshinemiddleeast.com) a Solar PV advisory company with offices in Saudi Arabia and Europe offering advisory services to companies interested in developing solar PV opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

After 4 successful yeas in the solar industry with the leading US company, Satcon, I decided to further increase and improve my experience by joining the best PV Inverter company in China, Chint Power Systems, a company part of the prestigious CHINT Group. In my position I established the pre- and after-sales organization, driven new product developments, defined the commercial strategy and selected the appropriate channel partners to lead the company to it's success in the EMEA region.

I joined Satcon in 2008 as Manager of Business Development, EMEA, to spearhead the growth of the Satcon Corporation in Europe, Middle East & Africa business development, sales and project support organization. In 2010 I took the Director of Sales EMEA position heading the sales organization distributed in several countries to keep up the strong growth in the region.

Preformed an in depth PV Solar Market and Technology survey. • Performing a Market and Technology survey on an International scale. • Visiting major trade shows (InterClima, Genera08, SolarExpo, Intersolar) • Attending Conferences (1ères Rencontres Photovoltaïque, DERBI, EUPVSEC) Together with the acquired experience in Sales & Marketing and Business Development, I ultimately decided to put my competences at contribution to a leader in PV solar.

• Area Marketing Manager – Data Communication Solutions SBU and Country Manager ORTRONICS Middle East (2005 to 2007) • Country Manager ORTRONICS Middle East (2003 to 2004) • Sales Development Mgr. ORTRONICS Europe (2000 to 2002)

• Sales Mgr. Distribution, Mediterranean Region, (1997 to 2000) • Key Account Mgr. Anixter Europe, Lyon, France (1996 to 1997) • District Manager Southern Europe, Paris, France (1994 to 1995) • Sales Manager France, Paris, France (1993 to 1994) • Sales Engineer Italy, Milan, Italy (1988 to 1

Assistant to Purchasing Director, Milan, Italy

• Draftsman at Technical Department, Genoa, Italy (1980 to 1982) • Buyer for Technical Department, Genoa, Italy (1983 to 1987)