Eng. Leonardo Gesmundo, with a technical office in Molfetta (BA), is a national point of reference in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and photovoltaic system design, with over 15 years of operational and academic experience. A member of the Bari Order of Engineers since 2008, he is an Energy Management Expert (EGE) certified by TÜV Italia – Accredia, a key figure in the industrial sector according to Legislative Decree 102/2014.

🔋 Skills and Specializations

• Design and technical management of renewable energy systems (photovoltaic, wind, solar thermal, biomass);
• Energy audits and consumption optimization for public bodies and businesses;
• Industrial thermography (level II, Bureau Veritas) for non-invasive diagnoses of losses and system efficiencies;
• Coordination of safety on construction sites;
• Fire safety certifications and management of complex technical procedures;
• Experience as a teacher and trainer in over 20 national courses on renewable energy systems and energy management;
• Design and connection of over 250 photovoltaic systems throughout Italy, with power ranging from 2 to over 2,000 kWp, both in the private sector and for public entities (e.g., the municipalities of Brindisi, Lecce, Genola, San Severo, Villacidro, Taranto, Pontedera, etc.).

🌍 International experience and sustainable development

He has contributed to the diffusion of green technologies in urban and industrial settings, making it an ideal partner for projects such as:

• PNRR (ecological transition, energy communities, public building efficiency);
• Mattei Plan, thanks to its first-hand knowledge of scalable systems and solutions in areas with high solar radiation;
• International and multilateral tenders (e.g., World Bank, EIB, UNDP), thanks to its regulatory expertise and ability to draft technical plans compatible with environmental and sustainable development standards;
• Smart City and Urban Energy Planning, with a focus on integrated system design at an urban scale.

📚 Publishing activity

It has participated in the drafting of specialized content and technical texts in the sector energy, is the author of a soon-to-be-published technical book (currently being updated), and is frequently involved as a trainer in courses accredited by professional bodies, training institutions, and industry associations.

🏛️ Role in Colletta Consulting

Within the firm CollettaConsulting.eu, Eng. Gesmundo provides integrated technical consulting for:

• analysis of public and international tenders, with a focus on technical coherence and environmental sustainability;
• building public-private partnerships for the construction of green plants and infrastructure;
• technical-strategic lobbying at local, national, and European institutions;
• executive planning and technical assistance for cooperation projects with emerging countries, including multilateral ones.