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.