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Valerie Barros

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EVP Origination and Energy Markets at Avantus
📍 Del Mar, California, United States

Valerie Barros is the EVP of Origination and Energy Markets at Avantus, where she leads power purchase agreements for major solar and storage projects. Her extensive career includes senior origination and power marketing roles at EDF Renewables, BrightNigh, and Shell Energy. She holds a Masters in International Relations from UC San Diego.

Outside of her executive role, Valerie is a mother to a teenage son, Roman, and is involved in professional networking groups. She actively participates in a "San Diego Women in Power" group, fostering connections and community with other women in the energy sector.

She is a strong advocate for creating stable, predictable, and fair rules for critical clean energy infrastructure.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
EVP Origination and Energy Markets
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Del Mar, California, United States
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Priorities

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Solar & Storage
Her entire career, including her current role at Avantus and previous positions, focuses on developing and originating large-scale solar and battery storage projects.
Energy Markets
Her executive title and responsibilities are centered on energy markets and origination, demonstrating deep expertise in energy trading and power purchase agreements (PPAs).
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Career

Work history

6-2025
EVP Origination and Energy Markets
Avantus
5-2023 - 6-2025
VP, Origination
BrightNight
1-2021 - 5-2023
Senior Director, Origination and Power Marketing, C&I
EDF Renewables North America
1-2021 - 10-2022
Director, Origination and Power Marketing, C&I
EDF Renewables North America
11-2019 - 1-2021
West Origination
Shell Energy North America
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Education
2010 - 2012
Masters in International Relations
UC San Diego
2007 - 2007
Senior Thesis Project
Independent Study Abroad: Adelante Abroad Programs
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