About Me
A Career Leading Energy Transformation
As an 20-year veteran of the solar industry, I have focused on the latest technologies and business methods required for the operations and asset management of solar power and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolios. During my time at Fat Spaniel from 2005 to 2011, I had the opportunity to create the first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) PV performance ratios. I also played a role in developing the execution of the CSI settlement program. Additionally, I was involved in creating one of the first comprehensive Pro Forma calculators used to evaluate the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of commercial installations.
From 2017 to 2023, I had the privilege of overseeing the interconnection, commissioning, and operations of the first utility-scale bifacial power plant. During this period, I contributed to negotiating and executing the first hybrid PV plus storage Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Eland Power Plant, resulting in the recognition of several patents. Moreover, I successfully negotiated the first 25-year battery supply and Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) for Eland.
In my role, I also had the opportunity to train the BESS Integrator in developing innovative control algorithms to forecast and dispatch the PV and BESS in an integrated manner, aligning with the utility's transmission needs. Furthermore, I effectively managed our research and development processes, which included testing the reliability and performance of all key PV and BESS components.
Standards and Best Practice Development
I volunteer for the following research and standards bodies:
- SEIA
- NERC
- IEEE
- IEC
- Sunspec
Collaboration and Education
- AMNA Advisory Board Member 2022-Present
- SEPA Education Committee Volunteer 2014-2019
- NREL and Sandia Research projects
- DOE SETA Expert Reviewer
UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Energy Storage Finance & Investment
June 21-23, 2023
Phoenix, AZ
A History of Expertise
Solar Plaza Summit: Asset Management
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Interview: Design Solar Parks for 100 Year Event
Interview: Design Solar Parks for 100 Year Event
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Interview: Design Solar Parks for 100 Year Event
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Milton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
Solar Asset Underperformance Prediction to Reality and Back
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
Meter Models: SunspaceAlliance Specifications
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
Key Takeaways from the Solar Asset Management North America Conference
UNITED STATES PATENT(S)
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING POWER DELIVERY TRANSACTION FOR POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL OUTPUT OF INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITY
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
GRANTED JUNE 8, 2021
METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING POWER DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN A BUYER AND SELLER OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY SUPPLIED TO AN ELECTRICAL GRID BY AN INTEGRATED RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTM