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Jorge Moreno, with over 15 years in the energy sector, is currently Mercadona’s Energy Purchasing Manager. He has been part of the company since 2019 and is also the leader of Mercadona’s photovoltaic project, which will be completed next year with 250 MW installed on the rooftops of their stores across Spain and Portugal. He belongs to the Energy Division, where his leadership in this role has been focused on advancing Mercadona’s sustainability initiatives (such as the PV project), overseeing large-scale energy projects that optimize efficiency and environmental impact.

Jorge, with a background as an Industrial Engineer, has a proven track record in managing complex energy infrastructure projects and technical teams. Prior to his current role, he was Electrical Engineering Manager at Mercadona, where he was responsible for the standardization of electrical solutions across the company’s electrical network, as well as the continuous improvement of electrical systems and processes focused on energy efficiency.

Jorge’s technical expertise is backed by his previous experience at the Institute of Energy Technology (ITE), where he served as the Head of the High Voltage Laboratory. In this role, he was responsible for managing the operation of highly specialized laboratories: the High Voltage Lab and the Electric Arc Lab, contributing to certifying compliance with international/national standards as an ENAC and UL accredited lab, and contributing to industry best practices.

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• Education: Master in energy economics and politics
• 17 years professional experience in energy markets (Trading and Origination)
• 8 years at RWE Supply and Trading in various roles
• 10y at Statkraft working in Origination. 4 years in the German market and 6 years in the Iberian market

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