Senior Power Originator
Akuo Energy
Company Overview
Akuo Energy
HeadquartersParis, France
Founded2007
SizeApproximately 1,050 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com).
What They Do
Akuo Energy specializes in renewable energy production, focusing on wind, photovoltaic (solar), and energy storage. The company also develops projects in hydropower, biomass, and ocean thermal energy production (source: akuo.energy). This diversity in the renewable energy portfolio allows Akuo to meet various market segments and energy needs worldwide. As an integrated independent power producer, Akuo manages the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to long-term operational management.
Projects and Background
Akuo maintains an active presence in at least 16 countries, with projects covering solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower energy production. The company's project portfolio demonstrates significant scale, with over 12 GW of projects under development and 1.9 GW operational or under construction by the end of 2024 (source: akuo.energy). This substantial pipeline indicates strong growth prospects and extensive market penetration. Akuo has also established notable partnerships, including with Zabala Innovation for innovation projects and with R20, founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, to build solar and hydropower projects.
Recent Developments
The most significant recent development is Akuo's acquisition by Ardian, announced on March 24, 2025, and finalized on July 4, 2025 (source: akuo.energy). Ardian, one of the leading private equity firms in the world, acquired 100% of the capital previously held by the founders and the ICG fund. This acquisition positions Akuo for accelerated expansion, supported by Ardian's expertise in the renewable energy sector and its financial capacity for renewable energy projects.
Working at Akuo Energy
Akuo Energy offers a variety of roles in project development, financing, construction management, and operations. The company has documented recruitment activities in key markets, including Australia and New Zealand, to support its growing project portfolio (source: akuo.energy). Akuo's culture is focused on innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to developing energy sources that contribute to decarbonization and energy independence while creating additional social benefits for local communities.
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Akuo is a French renewable energy producer (wind, solar, and energy storage).
The Group is active across the entire value chain: from development to operations, including financing and construction.
As of the end of 2025, Akuo has a total capacity of 2.1 GW in operation and under construction, and a project portfolio of more than 10 GW. With more than 450 employees, the Group, headquartered in Paris, develops projects in more than 15 countries around the world, primarily in Europe and the Americas.
As part of the development of its activities in Latin America, Akuo is looking for a Senior Power Originator to support its power sales strategy and offtake activities in Chile.
Job Description
Within Akuo's Market Business Unit, which is responsible for negotiating and implementing new strategies for selling the electricity generated by the Group's power plants, you will play a key role in supporting Akuo's activities in Chile.
This is a 12-month temporary contract, based in Santiago, Chile.
Your first priority will be to contribute to the origination, negotiation and structuring of PPAs, especially for a strategic renewable energy project in Chile.
Your second priority will be to support the analysis of market trends, regulatory developments and long-term price projections to feed Akuo's investment decisions and financial models.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing market analyses, including fundamentals, regulatory matters and price trends, to support Akuo's investment decisions in Chile.
- Analysing market projections provided by external advisors and translating them into relevant inputs for financial modelling.
- Supporting the offtake strategy for Akuo's projects in Chile, including a large-scale PV and BESS project.
- Prospecting, negotiating and structuring Corporate PPA and Utility PPA opportunities for Akuo's Chilean projects.
- Defining and challenging the pricing of electricity sales offers.
- Leading revenues modelling for Akuo's projects in Chile, including Corporate PPAs, Utility/Public PPAs and market sales.
- Conducting market analysis and revenues modelling for Akuo's projects in Dominican Republic, especially for hybrid renewable energy projects.
You will work closely with the local team in Santiago and with the Market Business Unit based in Paris.
Qualifications
You have solid experience in power markets, PPA structuring and renewable energy offtake mechanisms.
You bring:
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the energy sector.
- Direct experience in Corporate PPA negotiation and/or structuring.
- Strong understanding of electricity markets, market fundamentals and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to analyse price projections and market trends and connect them with financial modelling assumptions.
- Experience in one or more of the following environments:
- Renewable energy project developer in an IPP.
- Market / Origination team.
- Project Finance team with strong exposure to PPA topics.
- Utility sector.
- Portfolio Management team.
- Energy Procurement or Energy Sourcing team.
Previous experience in the Chilean energy market would be a strong advantage, but broader Latin America energy market experience may also be considered.
You are recognised for your analytical mindset, commercial awareness, negotiation skills and ability to work autonomously in an international environment.
Additional Information
- Location: Santiago, Chile.
- Contract type: 12-month temporary contract.
- Expected period: September 2026 to September 2027.
- Scope: Chile, with additional market support for the Dominican Republic.
- Organisation: local management in Chile, with strong interaction with the Market Business Unit and regular coordination with the Paris-based team.
Akuo is a responsible company, committed to team diversity and firmly opposed to all forms of discrimination.
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About the role
September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026
Contract position
On-site
Company
Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage
- Santiago, Chile
At least 5 years of relevant experience
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