Brazil

Brazil is advancing its energy transition by expanding renewable energy access, addressing decarbonization in the Amazon and driving economic development
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Brazil is making strides toward universal energy access

While millions have gained electricity over the past two decades, over a million people in the remote Amazon still live without reliable power, and more than 3 million rely on costly, high-emission diesel generation. As the country advances its energy transition, there is growing focus on scaling renewable energy, promoting the productive use of clean technologies, and ensuring energy equity. Overcoming regulatory, technical, and infrastructure challenges will be essential to improving livelihoods, supporting conservation, and delivering a just and inclusive transition.

Solutions for Brazil

Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)

Accelerating the uptake of distributed renewable energy, to provide fast, clean, cheap power where it is needed most
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Just Energy Transition

Ensuring the energy transition is just, equitable and inclusive by focusing positive impacts on women, youth and marginalised communities

Pilot Programmes

Design, test and later scale, transformative approaches including utility scale renewables, fossil fuel decommissioning, transmission and distribution, productive use of energy, green industrialization, and e-mobility

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Our Team

  • Isabel Beltrán is Vice President at GEAPP, leading efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean to expand energy access, foster green economies, and support the energy transition. Previously, she was a Director at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Power Initiative, working on energy resilience. With over 15 years of experience in economic development, she has worked at The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Isabel holds master’s degrees in Economics from the Catholic University of Ecuador and Public Administration from Syracuse University, bringing deep expertise in sustainable energy solutions to her role.

    Isabel Beltran
    Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean
    Latin America & Caribbean

  • Hali is the Program Associate for the Latin America and Caribbean team at GEAPP, focusing on productive energy uses for economic development. A fellow in Columbia’s Women in Energy program, she advocates for gender inclusion and Indigenous representation. Hali holds a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Florida.

    Hali McKinley Lester
    Associate, Programs
    Latin America & Caribbean

  • Gabriela is the Director of Partnerships for Latin America and the Caribbean at GEAPP. With over 10 years of experience in international affairs, energy policy, and diplomacy, she leads engagement strategies to enhance energy access. She holds a Master’s in Development Practice and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.

    Gabriela Gutierrez Morales
    Partnership Director
    Latin America & Caribbean

  • Roberto Estevez has 10+ years of experience in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy and energy access across Latin America and beyond. He has led projects in Argentina, India, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Chile, and currently develops and implements GEAPP’s renewable energy, BESS, and decarbonization projects in LAC

    Roberto Estevez
    Manager, Latin America and Caribbean
    Latin America & Caribbean

  • Erika Buffa is the Program Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at GEAPP, based in New York. With a decade of experience, she holds a degree in Business and Communications from Clarkson University. Fluent in three languages, Erika is passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting GEAPP’s global mission.

    Erika Buffa
    Program Administrator, Latin America and the Caribbean
    Latin America & Caribbean