Commercial Origination Intern - PPAs (renewable energies)

Location

Madrid, Spain

About us

Zelestra (formerly Solarpack) is a multinational platform fully focused on multi-technology renewables with a vertically integrated business model focused large-scale renewable projects in rapidly growing markets across Europe, North America and Latin America.

Headquartered in Spain, Zelestra has more than 1.000 employees worldwide and is backed by EQT, one of three largest funds in the world with $200B in assets.

At Zelestra we aim to be a solid and solvent company, capable of executing quality and valuable projects for the society and the environment.

Therefore, we maintain a firm commitment to contribute directly to the social development of the communities and markets in which we operate, not only through the creation of economic value, but also through the generation of quality employment and through the social projects we promote.

Our purpose is to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners.

Mission

We are looking for a Commercial Origination Intern to support our Iberian commercial origination team in the execution of new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The intern will assist in day-to-day commercial activities and gain exposure to the full PPA origination process, from market analysis to contract execution. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking a first hands-on experience in the renewable energy and power markets sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination team in the analysis of PPA opportunities in the Iberian market (Spain and Portugal).
• Maintain and update commercial pipelines, trackers, and databases.
• Assist in the preparation of commercial proposals and presentations for corporate and utility offtakers.
• Support basic power market analysis (spot prices, forward curves, demand trends).
• Help gather and organize commercial and financial inputs for internal approvals.
• Assist in coordination with internal teams (finance, legal, technical) during the PPA process.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student, or recent graduate, in Business, Economics, Engineering, Energy, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and electricity markets.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English.

• Introductory knowledge of electricity markets (MIBEL) or renewable energy projects.
• First exposure to PPAs, energy trading, or project finance (academic or internship experience).
• Interest in commercial and client-facing roles.

What we offer

• Paid internship.
• Entry-level exposure to PPA origination in the Iberian renewable energy market.
• Learning-by-doing in a fast-growing sector.
• Close interaction with experienced commercial professionals.
• A collaborative and international work environment.

Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity...

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