Vice President, Solar and Energy Storage Procurement
Avantus (formerly 8minute)
Michael is the Vice President, Solar and Storage Procurement for Avantus (formerly 8minute), where he leads the strategic procurement team focused on establishing and developing long-term relationship with counterparties to drive down the LCOS and LCOE of the company’s development pipeline, now exceeding 50 GW of system capacity.
Michael has been in the energy storage space since 2009, including a decade of experience in the solar industry. Most recently, he was the Director of Procurement for Origis Energy, where he led EPC, energy storage, and capital equipment procurement. Previously, he spent over eight years at the Sempra Energy family of companies working in various roles in strategic supply management. He holds an MBA from San Diego State University and two bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Business Management
When Michael is not working on deals in the renewables space, he carries out his love and appreciation for the environment and the outdoors through his pastimes of snowboarding, strolls with his dog Sonny and global wandering. If he cannot be out and about, Michael enjoys honing his music skills, reading and watching the latest cerebral documentary.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM