Overview:

In this episode of PTR Perspective, we had conversation with Stefano Terranova, CEO of Atlante, to explore the current state and future prospects of the e-mobility industry. With a focus on the challenges facing the electric vehicle (EV) market, especially in light of recent sales slowdowns across Europe, Stefano shares valuable insights from his extensive experience in the field. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the importance of innovation and adaptability within the sector, emphasizing how industry players are responding to emerging trends and challenges. A significant focus of the discussion is on the distinct characteristics of Southern Europe’s e-mobility market, where Atlante has centered its operations. Stefano highlights key differences between Southern Europe and other European countries. Stefano also delves into the complexities of grid integration, which remains a critical issue for the deployment of ultra-fast charging stations. 

Themes: This episode provides listeners with a deeper understanding of the current state and future potential of the e-mobility landscape, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in the advancements and challenges within this dynamic field.

Key Questions:

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Speakers

Stefano Terranova // CEO – Atlante

Stefano is a passionate builder of energy infrastructures, having structured more 20 billion euros worth of energy related transactions, assembled teams and scaled up businesses in four continents. Starting from October 2021 Stefano has built Atlante right from the drawing board up to becoming a key EV charging player in southern Europe. Atlante is developing Southern Europe’s largest network of EV fast and ultra-fast charging stations, with an ambition of reaching 35,000 points of charge by 2030 and fully on track to meet its target of 5,000 points by 2025. Stefano actively participated in the independent power generation revolution in Europe. He then moved to the Middle East, where he greatly contributed to International Power’s (first) and ENGIE’s (later) enormous success in accompanying the fast-paced growth of emerging economies in the Middle East, Africa, Turney and Southern Asia. With ENGIE, Stefano then moved to Latin America, where he spearheaded the commencement of the energy transition in ENGIE’s main markets there (Chile, Peru, Mexico). Returning to Europe in 2018, Stefano joined the then newly acquired ENGIE Eps to integrate into the Group and he then served as General Manager, pivoting the business towards the large-scale storage projects which make up most of NHOA’s success today as a global leader in that space. Stefano graduated from the University of Rome in Economics and Commerce, refined his studies with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of York and is a CFA® Charterholder.

Saqib Saeed // Chief Product Officer – PTR Inc.

Saqib is a highly accomplished market research professional and a data storyteller in the international energy industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, he currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at PTR Inc. His expertise lies in the power grid and e-mobility equipment sectors. Saqib has overseen numerous global market research studies throughout his career and provided valuable insights to key decision-makers at various Fortune 500 companies. He is a member of the editorial board for Transformers Magazine and a member of the Advisory board of CWIEME Berlin and Middle East Energy. In addition to his market research career, Saqib has worked as an Electrical Engineer in the manufacturing sector.