CEGASA Energía appoints Carlos Freire as new Product Development Director

With a strong background in engineering and battery technology, Carlos Freire brings extensive experience in electrification and mobility projects, particularly within the maritime sector

His appointment will strengthen CEGASA Energía’s technical capabilities at a time of international expansion and diversification into new energy storage sectors and applications

CEGASA Energía, a European leader in energy storage solutions, has appointed Carlos Freire as its new Product Development Director, at a key moment in the company’s growth. With a number of international projects under development and expansion into new sectors, the company is further strengthening its ability to identify market opportunities, develop solutions tailored to customer needs and apply its technological expertise to new applications.

Carlos Freire brings extensive experience in engineering, battery technology and the development of electrification and mobility projects, covering both land-based and maritime applications. His background includes leading the Marine division of a company specialising in lithium-ion batteries for electric mobility, as well as advising on energy storage solutions for marine applications. This expertise in the maritime sector is particularly valuable for CEGASA Energía, which is expanding the reach of its solutions into new applications and markets.

“Energy storage has enormous potential to accelerate electrification and enable the development of new applications across a wide range of sectors. To unlock that potential, it is essential to understand the specific requirements of each project and apply engineering expertise to deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose solutions. Having the opportunity to contribute to that development alongside a leading team in the energy storage sector is a tremendous opportunity,” said Carlos Freire, Product Development Director at CEGASA Energía.

With more than 90 years of industrial heritage and manufacturing capability, CEGASA Energía develops comprehensive energy storage solutions based on its own proprietary technology and tailored to the requirements of a wide range of industries. This industrial and technological strength provides a solid foundation for driving new projects and addressing the challenges of electrification and the energy transition.

“In addition to his extensive expertise in battery technology, Carlos brings deep knowledge of the maritime sector and a cross-functional perspective that connects engineering, innovation and business. He also brings a way of working that perfectly aligns with our approach to growth: collaborating closely with technical teams, building trust, and connecting people and knowledge. We are convinced that his experience and business vision will help us turn the challenges of this new phase into opportunities,” said Iñigo Atutxa, CEO of CEGASA Energía.