Natural Energia: Building Energy Future with Vision and Precision

Across the globe, the energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation as countries pursue decarbonization and cleaner energy sources. Brazil is no exception. With vast potential in wind, solar, and hydropower, the country has already achieved a notably clean energy mix. Yet the real challenge lies in ensuring that the national grid remains reliable and cost-effective. Without that foundation, even the most ambitious sustainability goals can falter.

Natural Energia has made this reliability challenge central to its mission—helping Brazil balance its clean energy ambitions with the need for a consistent, stable power supply for industries, cities, and consumers.

Founded over a decade ago by experienced professionals from Brazil’s energy sector, the company has led the development of power generation projects totaling more than 4 GW in capacity, spanning technologies such as wind, solar, and natural gas. What sets Natural Energia apart is its technical expertise and its ability to anticipate market dynamics—acting ahead of policy shifts or demand spikes. Whether in wind, solar, dispatchable energy like natural gas, or energy storage, Natural Energia doesn’t just participate in the market—it shapes it. When stress on the national grid began to surface, the company was already advancing flexible natural gas projects, recognizing early on that Brazil’s energy reliability would depend on sources capable of responding on demand—not just when the wind blows or the sun shines.

“We don’t follow trends. In fact, we anticipate them, prepare in advance, and deliver solutions that support the entire power system—from consumers to national utilities,” says Ricardo Martins, CEO and founding partner of Natural Energia.

Strategic Intelligence Through Data and Experience

Natural Energia’s competitive edge lies in its ability to identify opportunities others might overlook—thanks to its proprietary geo-intelligence platform. This system converts complex datasets into clear, actionable insights by integrating environmental data, infrastructure availability, regulatory trends, and market forecasts into an interactive geographic interface. It enables the team to anticipate market shifts and identify high-potential energy projects long before demand materializes, says Bruno Karrer, Business Development Director and partner at Natural Energia.

This forward-looking approach enables the company to deliver technically sound, strategically positioned assets—ready when needed and optimized for long-term performance and compliance.

In essence, this data-driven tool transforms uncertainty into opportunity, empowering Natural Energia to reduce risk, move faster than competitors, and deploy capital with exceptional precision.

Extending Value Across the Project Lifecycle

To further enhance its impact, Natural Energia launched Natural Capital, a financial arm that allows it to participate across the full infrastructure lifecycle—from project conception and modeling to investment and financing. Through infrastructure investment funds, Natural Capital mobilizes equity for in-house projects, ensuring alignment and continuity from start to finish.

“This financial structuring capability fills a critical gap in Brazil’s energy market, where traditional banks may have financial know-how but often lack the technical expertise to deeply evaluate energy assets and system needs. Natural Capital brings both,” says Ana Carolina Martins, CEO and founding partner of Natural Capital.

The company’s integrated model has already delivered strong results. In one recent case, a multinational energy player preparing to bid in Brazil’s reserve capacity auction sought Natural Energia’s support. Although financially robust, the client lacked a competitive bidding strategy. Natural Energia conducted full due diligence, restructured the project, optimized contracts, and delivered a comprehensive, ready-to-bid proposal. The client won the project—and a clear path forward—thanks to Natural Energia’s guidance.

With a lean, highly skilled team of partners and staff, Natural Energia operates with agility and clarity— qualities that are rare in a fragmented industry. Its blend of engineering depth, market foresight, and financial fluency makes it more than a project developer. In today’s evolving energy landscape, where reliability and cost-efficiency must go hand in hand, Natural Energia is ensuring that Brazil’s energy transition is not only clean—but dependable.