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Valentin Mihai

Energy transition executive specialist

About Me

I am a multi-field energy executive transforming complex transition challenges into sustainable business success. With expertise spanning the entire lifecycle—from planning, & development, through implementation and financing, to commercial operation for market monetization—I turn infrastructure plans into high-performance assets. Drawing on hands-on involvement since the early stages of the energy transition, I deliver comprehensive solutions in three key areas: Project Development & Technology Implementation I lead the development of energy assets, managing the critical path from initial financing and planning to physical implementation. My technical background includes specific, in-depth expertise with high-efficiency cogeneration, photovoltaics, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Grid Integration & Technical Processes I ensure assets are not just built, but seamlessly connected. I manage the specific procedural processes for grid implementation, including the integration of production and storage assets with communication systems (SCADA) to ensure full operational compliance as a grid user. Commercial Strategy & Market Monetization I drive investment efficiency by managing the commercial operation of production and storage assets. I align production capabilities with market opportunities—specifically regarding grid balancing and monetization—to generate success for entities entering or expanding in the local energy landscape.

Jurisdiction

Region: Europe

Experience

Current StatusActive
Second Foundation a.s. - Nano Energies a.s.
2024 - 2025

• Company management internally and in relation with all third parties public and private • Develop partnership with individual energy production assets owners to enroll in Nano Virtual Power Plant for providing ancillary services with optimization across energy markets • Identify, adapt and apply specific procedures for technical qualification of assets for ancillary services • Achieve company’s required registrations and third party contracts for market operation (balancing responsibility, market access, platforms registrations)

C&I entities, EPC contractors for RES
2021 - 2023

• Development of photovoltaic projects for customers who target energy cost reduction and investors who develop production photovoltaic parks; in second plan same activities in some wind projects • Business development for contractors who build photovoltaic installations for above mentioned entities • Generating funding models and supporting customers for getting grants for photovoltaic installations implementation • Developing and maintaining of relation with local developers of large photovoltaic and wind projects (range 50 to 150MW) and supporting investor research and projects presentation

Strabag Ulwelttechnik GmbH Germany
2011 - 2021

• Development of local business plan on biogas plants implementation, according to renewables energy law applicable in Romania and Bulgaria • Building up of a network of partners (technical consultants, EU funding companies, private equity investment consultants, relevant government representatives) to support long term business of the company in Romania and Bulgaria • Identification of suitable customers according to company policy and market targets (agro and animal farms, food industry) • Development of the biogas projects, technical, legal, financial up to financing stage • Building up of the financing documentation (technical, financial) for relevant customers in Romania and Bulgaria, for bank credit application • Starting 2014, development of waste treatment activity, in coordination with local Strabag AG entities • Activity with environment authorities and local consultants for next stage implementation of funds for waste treatment and use for profitability • Two waste treatment projects finalized, 50 mil EUR and 15 mil EUR, mechanical-biological treatment plants in Romania, with own technology; project manager position for the German internal JV partner; • Identification, negotiation and contracting local suppliers with important budget savings within low risk in scope achievement;

Solar & Benefit OOD Bulgaria / Austria
2012 - 2016

- Implementation and construction of 2 utility scale PV projects in Bulgaria; - Romanian Subsidiary setup & management, creation of contacts with permitting authorities, company representation in events and meetings, connection to project owners as well as securing of about 300MW portfolio of ready-to-build PV projects for investors, etc

Donau Invest SRL Romania
2004 - 2010

• General Manager: organizing and coordination of all company's departments • representing of the company in relations with partners, suppliers, customers, authorities, banks • settling of company's targets and strategies (board member) • building up, training and direct coordination of the sales team (field sales B2B and retail sales) • direct leading of activities concerning the implementation of energy efficiency projects, renewable energy (photovoltaic & biogas)

General Electrics Materials SRL Romania
2002 - 2004

Executive manager, import & distribution of electric materials, commercial & industrial lighting and automation systems

Enercompa SRL Sibiu Romania
2001 - 2002

Industrial power plant (ESCO company, PPaaS), cogeneration plant SPV for CHP production Executive manager Project management, construction supervision, permitting, startup & operation of the CHP plant

Skills

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Languages

English
French
Romanian