Beatriz Kuhnen

An experienced professional in Renewable Energy Projects with over 7 years of experience in project development, land management, contract negotiation, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and overall project management.

Skilled in managing the entire project lifecycle from prospecting to operation with solid knowledge of sustainability best practices and regulatory compliance.

A dynamic, positive, and adaptable team player, committed to achieving goals and building strong interpersonal relationships.

CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE – CANADA Set/2024 – April/2025

Planning & Development – Development & Lands Officer

Roles: Report to the Manager of Lands and Building Services to advise on and facilitate municipal land matters. Key duties include reviewing and processing municipal land leases, purchases, sales, easements, and other land tenures in compliance with Federal, Territorial, and Municipal legislation. The role involves negotiating and drafting agreements, and coordinating property appraisals, environmental assessments, and legal surveys.

• Evaluated and provided recommendations on land applications, environmental assessments, grading permits, property subdivisions, and prepares notices, technical reports, decisions, conditions, and development agreements.
• Prepared internal and committee memos, reports, bylaws, leases, subleases, easements, encroachments, consolidations, options and sales agreements, restrictive covenants, and correspondence necessary to process land applications and land disposal for the City.
• Reviewed current market appraisals and determine whether development costs or appraised value are appropriate following the Land Administration Bylaw.
• Ensured compliance with bylaws, policies, agreements, and covenants for municipal land transactions and advises on acquisition, pricing, and disposal per municipal and territorial regulations.
• Managed the purchase orders and assists overseeing consultants and contractors in the development/construction phase of land development.
• Improved of spreadsheet control processes, such as invoice payment management, schedule compliance, and budget monitoring.
• Liaised with the public and other governmental agencies regarding land-related applications and consultations.

Achievements: Spearheaded the modernization of the Lands/Coordinator manual and conducted a forensic audit of tracking sheets, enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and record accuracy.

EDP RENEWABLES – BRAZIL Jul/2020 – Set/2022

Business Development – Project Developer

Role: Reported to the Manager and Head of Business Development, identifying new opportunities in alignment with company guidelines to contribute to the successful execution of the business plan. Evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of projects and carried out all necessary activities to achieve Ready-to-Build status. Engaged with key stakeholders, presenting, explaining, and advocating for projects to authorities, associations, residents, and other relevant parties.

Ensured compliance with applicable laws, coordinating the preparation and submission of all required documentation, and supporting due diligence efforts in M&A transactions to ensure thorough project assessments.

• Continuously researched energy markets and competition to identify new business development and acquisition opportunities, along with potential project risks. Developed and executed strategies for prospecting and negotiating new opportunities.
• Conducted technical and economic feasibility studies for projects in collaboration with project management (PM), engineering and construction (E&C), and energy assessment (EA).
• Established and managed relationships with stakeholders, including authorities, associations, and community leaders, to support project development and facilitated unique land issues, claims, and negotiations that recognize precedent-setting impacts.
• Prepared project budgets and contributed to financial analysis and project modeling. Ensured alignment with project objectives, including cost control, budget management, adherence to schedules, and meeting deadlines.
• Prepared comprehensive project documentation, including reports, grants, proposals, presentations, maps, and project status updates.
• Supervised and evaluated subcontractors’ tasks, managed project budgets, and ensured the accurate and timely recording of materials in the database.
• Supported discipline areas, such as environmental (environmental licensing), engineering, resources, legal, and assets with document preparation, analysis, and decision-making support.

Achievements: 1.5 GW of projects in development and 105 MW of operational projects (Aventura Wind Complex II, III, IV, and V).

ENEL GREEN POWER – BRAZIL Apr/2019 – Jul/2020

Business Development – Land Analyst

Role: Reported to the Coordinator and Manager of Business Development, handling the negotiation and acquisition of land for renewable energy projects (greenfield and M&A), including clusters, transmission lines, substations, and access points. End-to-end authorization granting processes for Transmission Lines and Substations. Prepared and updated CAPEX and OPEX estimates for the Commercial Operation Date (COD), while actively tracking project progress and maintaining documentation.

• Participated in the negotiation and acquisition of land for the implementation of wind and solar projects, transmission lines, substations, and accesses. Managed rights of way, easements, surface agreements, and damage settlements, and obtained necessary signatures from landowners.
• Managed and assessed subcontractor tasks, including land regularization activities under the master service agreement, within the scope of analysis in areas such as legal, fiscal, cartographic, and environmental, and ensuring that technical and financial requirements were met to maximize competitiveness and return on investment.
• Prepared and updated Capex and Opex for projects under development and construction.
• Managed, organized, and distributed project documentation related to technical due diligence, including data room and progress reports, archiving, document retrieval, and file research.
• Monitored project progress, identified potential risks or issues, and escalated them as needed. Remained up to date on regulatory changes and industry best practices to proactively mitigate risks and enhance project outcomes.
• Liaised with a broad range of internal and external project stakeholders, including project managers, landowners, consultants, contractors, and colleagues, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Achievements: 1.8 GW in projects in operation (Cumaru Wind Complex, São Gonçalo Solar, Lagoa dos Ventos Wind Complex I, II & III). successfully acquired 115 hectares of land in 230 kV and 500 kV substation areas and managed the expropriation of 184 km of transmission lines.

Master of Engineering Transportation and Territorial Management

Bachelor in Surveyor Engineering