Company/lab name: Iberdrola
Company/lab website: www.iberdrola.com
Duration / Location: 10-12 weeks / Madrid
Company Description:
Iberdrola is a multinational group leading the energy sector: the company produces and supplies electricity to some 100 million people in the countries in which it operates. Furthermore, the company has become the leader in clean energy —Iberdrola is the first renewable producer amongst European utilities and the cleanest power company in the USA, with almost zero emissions—, it is pioneering the rollout of smart grids and has an energy storage capacity in excess of 4 GW. In anticipation of the energy transition, Iberdrola has committed to sustainable solutions that require greater electrification of the global economy: more clean energy, more storage capacity, more backup power, more and smarter grids, and more digitization.
Project #1: Innovation management
Project Description and Goals:
- R&D management activities and environmental ones with international outreach (Spain, UK, USA and Brazil)
- Venture Capital activities through Perseo (corporate venture capital program of Iberdrola)
- Technological Reports: solar PV, distributed generation, batteries, electric vehicle, storage…
Intern Role Description:
Training in R&D management activities and environmental too. Tracking the R&D projects, certification of the management system, reporting and positioning of Iberdrola. Collaborate with Perseo activities, filtering opportunities, analysing markets and supporting the management.
Profile: Skills & Experience Pre-required:
Engineer, Microsoft Office, Experience in the Energy Sector
Project #2: Competitive Intelligence; Global Analysis
Project Description and Goals:
Market intelligence around 2 goals:
- Analysis of the shift of the oil companies to the electricity sector, due to the greenhouse gases reduction and the electrification of the economy. Main new business areas, Strategic Plan, Growth, etc.
- Competitor analysis in order to understand its competitive advantages. The analysis revolves around the strategy followed by the selected company and its implementation;
Intern Role Description: Carry-out detailed research based on public and internal (Iberdrola’s) data, analysis of the said data and reach conclusions.
Profile: Skills & Experience Pre-required:
Strong analytical skills, basic financial skills, proactive and creative, results oriented
Desired: Good understanding of the renewable sector, presentation skills
*** Some level of Spanish is desirable
***All expenses covered (flight, health insurance, stipend)
***For more information or to apply, contact aliciag@mit.edu
Alicia Goldstein Raun
Managing Director
MIT Spain | Portugal | The UK
MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI)
1 Amherst Street, E40-407
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: +1 617-324-5494
misti.mit.edu
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