Abigail Carson
About Abigail Carson
Abigail Carson is the Strategic Business Development Manager at Aurora Solar, with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, including roles at AutoGrid, SolarCity, and Women in Cleantech and Sustainability.
Current Role at Aurora Solar
Abigail Carson is currently the Strategic Business Development Manager at Aurora Solar, working remotely. Her responsibilities include identifying strategic opportunities, fostering partnerships, and driving growth initiatives within the renewable energy sector. Abigail's role places her at the forefront of developing and implementing business strategies aimed at advancing Aurora Solar's market presence.
Previous Experience in Clean Energy Leadership
Abigail served as a Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute in 2023 for four months. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributed to leadership development programs focused on promoting clean energy solutions. This role underscored her commitment to renewable energy and her ability to lead initiatives within this sector.
Educational Background and Certification
Abigail holds a Professional Certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University, achieved in 2019, and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Business Administration from the University of Oregon, completed in 2014. Additionally, she holds a NABCEP PVA certification, demonstrating her expertise in photovoltaic system installation and maintenance.
Board and Advisory Roles
Abigail has an extensive background in board and advisory roles, including serving on the board of Women in Cleantech & Sustainability from 2020 to 2022. She also acted as a judge for NREL grant submissions, evaluating innovative energy projects. Her involvement extends to being an active member of the Climate Reality Project, focusing on climate change initiatives.
Career in Renewable Energy
Abigail has amassed significant experience in the renewable energy sector, working with various organizations including AutoGrid and Advanced Microgrid Solutions. Her roles have ranged from Business Development Associate to Senior Commercial Manager. She has worked on complex Distributed Energy Resource projects and scaled energy programs, demonstrating expertise in both hardware and software technologies related to solar and energy storage systems.