Matteo Villa is General Manager for BESS Business Development & Finance at JA Solar, where he leads structured finance initiatives and commercial strategy for utility-scale energy storage. With over a decade of experience in renewable energy across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, he specializes in developing bankable BESS deployment models — from standalone systems to hybrid solar-plus-storage configurations. His work spans project finance, infrastructure investment, and market entry strategy across diverse regulatory environments. Matteo bridges the gap between technology, capital, and grid infrastructure across multiple geographies. Prior to JA Solar, he held roles in renewable energy project development and structured finance advisory.