CTO, Youwind

Biography

Edvald Edvaldsson is a seasoned wind energy engineer with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with deep expertise in wind resource assessment, layout design, and energy yield optimization. He holds a degree in Mechanical & Energy Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden, and has built a career at the intersection of advanced technical modeling and innovative digital solutions for offshore wind. Edvald’s industry experience spans leading players in both energy and finance. He has worked at Ørsted in Denmark, contributing to some of the world’s most advanced offshore wind projects, and has also held roles within the financial sector in the UK and Iceland, giving him a unique perspective on both the technical and economic drivers of renewable infrastructure. An expert in layout optimization, wind flow modeling, and yield prediction, Edvald has a strong track record in delivering high-confidence energy assessments that meet the standards of investors and certification bodies. His expertise also includes technical project development and integrated financial modeling. As the CTO of Youwind, Edvald has played a pivotal role in embedding this domain knowledge into the Youwind platform—transforming it into a cutting-edge, web-based tool for wind project development. Under his leadership, Youwind has evolved into a holistic, user-focused platform that enables fast, accurate, and collaborative planning, helping stakeholders optimize site layouts, reduce uncertainties, and validated AEP calculations.