Powering the Transition to a Clean Energy Economy.

Xiang Xiang Fang is an Analyst with the Portfolio & Risk Management team. Her work is focused on portfolio and risk management. 

Previously, Xiang Xiang served as a climate fellow with Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection, where she conducted research and analysis on sustainable technologies, clean tech funding, energy programs, and urban planning, providing strategic recommendations for local and state initiatives.

Xiang Xiang graduated from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a Master of Science in Environmental Health and from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences. In her spare time, Xiang Xiang enjoys fitness, being outdoors, and reading.

Nathan Headrick is the Senior Director of ROW. His work focuses on, but is not limited to, Right of Way projects, as well as assisting development in various roles. 

Previously, Nathan was the Senior Manager of Development for Origis Energy. Nathan has over 15 years of experience in the renewable sector including roles in wind, solar, green hydrogen, battery storage, and transmission.

In his previous career, Nathan was a Texas high school and college football coach.

Caroline Yang is an Analyst on the Data & Risk Management team. She is responsible for dashboard design and construction, management information systems (MIS), and monitoring project risks from both the development and financial sides. 

Prior to joining ibV Energy, Caroline worked as a business/data analyst across various industries including retail, finance, and technology. She has been focusing on leveraging data with visualized results to extract insights and support decision-making.

Caroline graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Risk Management. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys playing instruments, photography, and traveling.

Alice Liu is an Analyst with the Corporate Finance & Investments team. Her work focuses on FP&A, financial strategy, tax equity finance, investment analysis, valuation, and M&A. 

Previously, Alice worked as an investment analyst at a securities company, where she specialized in financial modeling, due diligence, and M&A initiatives. She also has experience as an accountant at both an accounting firm and a manufacturing firm.

Alice graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in International Economics and Finance and from Baruch College with a Bachelor of Accounting and Mathematics. In her spare time, Alice enjoys skateboarding, stand-up paddling, and writing blogs.

Prajwal Shinde is a Senior Analyst, Solar Engineer at ibV Energy Partners. Prawal focuses mainly on site and electrical designs, constructability, energy estimation, and preconstruction. 

Prior to joining ibV, Prajwal worked on utility-scale solar, mainly in the National Grid region. Prajwal started his career in renewables as a solar design engineer, working on electrical designs, layout, and energy modeling for both preconstruction and post-construction. He was a major part of the construction team as an electrical engineer until the end of the project energization.

Prajwal graduated from the University of New Haven in 2020 with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduating, he has been actively involved in the design and construction of solar projects. In his free time, he enjoys playing cricket and watching soccer tournaments. He also enjoys hiking and exploring new places with mountains and beaches.

Emanuel Peterson, Jr. is a Senior Analyst within the Planning & Engineering Department at ibV Energy. Emanuel focuses mainly on site designs, constructability, civil constraint analysis, and preconstruction. 

Prior to ibV Energy, Emanuel worked on utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects, mainly in the MISO region. Before Emanuel pivoted his career into renewables, he worked in preconstruction and construction project management, where his projects included natural gas generation, multi-family residential, and commercial.

Emanuel graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus in Construction Engineering and Management. In his spare time, Emanuel enjoys working on his old school car, cooking, reading, watching football, traveling, and mentoring the youth.

Peter Zou is an Analyst with the Corporate Finance & Investments team. His work is focused on portfolio management, investment strategy, and M&A. 

Previously, Peter worked in management consulting, where he focused on M&A due diligence. He additionally worked as an equity research analyst at an investment bank.

Peter graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Business Analytics and from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. In his spare time, Peter enjoys traveling, hiking, and cooking.

Kshitij Chopra is a Senior Analyst with the Planning and Engineering team. His work is focused on electrical engineering design, project development, yield forecasting, supporting procurement, and M&A activities. 

Previously, Kshitij worked with solar development and investment firms wherein he worked on a breadth of domains including site origination, project development, engineering design, business development, and project finance.

Kshitij holds a Master of Science in Energy Systems from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Amity University. Kshitij has several publications in peer-reviewed journals for his research in the domains of energy harvesting, energy storage, and business management. He is based out of Boston, Massachusetts. In his spare time, Kshitij enjoys sci-fi movies, MMA, and photography.

Nico is an Associate with the Corporate Finance and Investments team. Prior to joining ibV Energy Partners, Nico worked in the C&I solar industry as a project structuring senior analyst supporting project analysis and pricing, as well as policy research efforts. 

Nico earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Georgetown College and his Master of Science in Finance from the University of Kentucky. In his spare time, he enjoys playing or watching sports, especially basketball, as well as cooking and traveling to his home country of Spain.

Abhijit Potdar is an Assistant Manager of Transmission Markets and Engineering with the Power Marketing and Analytics team. His primary responsibilities involve overseeing interconnection activities for solar PV + storage projects in MISO, PJM, SPP, and ERCOT. He is responsible for creating and verifying electrical models for these projects. Additionally, Abhijit is tasked with maintaining and periodically updating IC design-related Capex estimates for the projects.

Abhijit, formerly a specialist at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, conducted a thorough analysis of various global utility interconnection standards and served as a subject matter expert. In addition, he contributed to projects involving IoT, the Future of Utility, and Virtual Power Plants, among others. He possesses a practical comprehension of various network analysis tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, DigSilent PowerFactory, ATP, and more.

Abhijit, a native of Sangli in India, obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli. Additionally, he earned his Master of Technology in Power Systems from the College of Engineering, Pune. In his spare time, Abhijit enjoys post-crossing, trekking, and playing badminton.

Clark Rein is a Senior Project Developer on the Project Development team. Previously, he worked as a Development Manager for the west region at Vesper Energy, managing projects from greenfield development through financial close and NTP in the WECC, ERCOT, and CAISO markets. He previously worked as a Development Manager for ibV Energy Partners after having a 20+ year career in the environmental permitting industry. 

Clark’s earliest experience with renewables came in late 2003, writing portions of the first Wind Siting Guidance document. After that introduction to the renewables industry, he continued managing complex permitting, siting, and post-construction monitoring aspects of wind and solar projects for both the federal government and numerous private developers for 17 years. He then transitioned from his project management role in the environmental permitting field to solely focus on development during his first tenure with ibV Energy Partners.

Clark currently lives in eastern Kansas. Clark earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Environmental Science from Stephen F. Austin State University. In his spare time, Clark enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, biking, camping, fly fishing, and hunting.

Alex de Borja is an Associate with the Corporate Finance & Investments team. His work is primarily focused on portfolio & investment management, M&A, and capital strategy for the company. 

Previously, Alex was a Project Finance Analyst with Origis Energy, where he helped close over 300 MW of Solar + BESS projects, as well as a $750 million construction credit facility. Additionally, he worked at NextEra for 2 years with the Finance Leadership program.

A New York native, Alex graduated from the Boston College Carroll School of Management with a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance & Marketing. In his spare time, he is a passionate sports fan, golfer, and world traveler.

Matthew Brand is the Manager of Renewables Markets Fundamentals. His work focuses on market intelligence and forecasting power prices for company-related projects.

Previously, Matthew worked at NextEra Energy on the market analysis team, where he specialized in forecasting zonal power prices in the ERCOT market as well as the Eastern Interconnection region. He brings an applied understanding of market tools such as Aurora, Ventyx, and SNL Analytics.

A Florida Transplant from New York, Matthew holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, fishing, and playing tennis.

Patrick Ripa is an Executive Director with the Planning and Engineering team. His work is focused on both early- and late-stage development for permitting, constructability, site layouts, and environmental constraints. Pat is a licensed civil engineer in multiple states.

Previously, Pat was a consultant with Langan Engineering, where he designed and permitted land development projects in many industries, ranging from industrial to residential developments. He has several years of solar development experience, mainly on the east coast.

Pat resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a graduate of Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He enjoys being outdoors on the golf course and skiing.

Eric Schwartz is an Analyst within the BESS Development team. 

Previously, Eric was a Business Analyst at a Battery Storage technology company where he focused on commercial pipeline and market intelligence. Prior to that, he has experience working in utilities, startups, and financial services.

Eric holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School with a concentration in Energy and Sustainable Enterprise. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina State University. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, the lake, and spending time with family and friends.

Colton Vaughan is a Lead Project Developer. His work is focused on the SPP region and includes site identification, permitting, community relations, and civic engagement. 

Previously, Colton was a project manager with the SAM LLC, where he managed projects in the fiber optic industry. He additionally worked at Three Rivers Operating Company III LLC as the company’s surface landman.

A Colorado native, Colton graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Science in Land and Energy Management. He is OSHA certified and has undergone additional training in land practices and GIS. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports as well as fishing and hunting.

David VanderVieren is a Lead Project Developer team where he focuses on development from site control and permitting to EPC handoff. David is primarily focused on developments in the Western United States.

David has previous experience listening to community members’ needs and concerns on a vast array of projects. In his spare time, David enjoys hiking and camping throughout the region. He also makes his own homemade Kombucha from time to time.

Dalia Jimenez is a Lead Project Developer and has been in the environmental sector for several years. She has extensive experience working with non-profits for environmental justice.

She has also worked as a park ranger and for the San Francisco Department of the Environment. She then transitioned to the utility-solar sector in 2020 where she managed projects in the Southeast, including one which was the largest solar farm in the state of North Carolina.

Dalia was born and raised in California where she attended school at San Francisco State University to achieve a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. Dalia now resides on the East Coast with her two tuxedo cats and long-time partner. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and cooking new recipes as well as hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Douglas Taylor is a Lead Project Developer. His work is focused on the PJM and MISO regions and includes site identification, permitting, community relations, and civic engagement. 

Douglas initially began his career in the renewables industry with SunEnery1, a Development and EPC, where he focused on environmental aspects of the solar process. Additionally, he handled projects that required intense state and federal permits and approvals. As a long-time Charlottean, from North Carolina, Douglas graduated from Catawba College with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. In his spare time, you can find him at a concert, volunteering, or spending time with his friends.