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Mark Stout

Founder & CEO StoutPower Consulting, LLC

Mark Stout has worked in the solar power and energy storage industry since 2005, with more than 1,800 MW of project experience spanning development, acquisition, and operations. He is the founder and CEO of StoutPower Consulting, a CPUC GO 156 Certified Diverse Business Enterprise, advising IPPs, developers, and landowners on solar, storage, and green hydrogen projects. His recent work includes leading development for large-scale solar and storage projects with Candela Renewables/Naturgy and supporting RWE’s California BESS portfolio. Previously, he led Ormat Technologies’ Western US Energy Storage team, managed flywheel projects at Amber Kinetics, and advanced landmark solar projects at Cleantech America. Mark holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an M.A. from UC Berkeley’s Energy and Resources Group.

MA, Energy and Resources Group 1995 - 1997
Emergency Services, including Search and Rescue; Aerospace Education 1984 - 1986
BS, Electrical Engineering 1986 - 1990
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Energy

Solar + Storage: Your Defense Against Rising Energy Costs

 Mark Stout - October 21, 2025

Homeowners should consider their energy security as utility rates are increasing about 5% annually, outpacing inflation, and grid demand is rising due to AI data centers. There is a time-sensitive incentive to act, as federal tax credits for owning a solar system require the project to be completed by December 31st of this year.

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Business Investment in Solar and Battery Storage

 Mark Stout - October 21, 2025

Commercial and industrial electrical rates are rising, and this trend is expected to accelerate due to the massive energy demands from new data centers supporting the AI industry. For example, the Texas electrical grid is projected to need to double its capacity by 2030 to meet this new demand.

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