Dan Freeman
About Dan Freeman
Dan Freeman is a Development Project Manager at Clearway Energy Group, where he has successfully managed solar projects across various regions since 2020. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and has extensive experience in solar energy development and financing.
Work at Clearway Energy Group
Dan Freeman has been serving as a Development Project Manager at Clearway Energy Group since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full development cycle of utility scale and community solar assets. His work primarily focuses on regions including the upper Midwest, Northeast, and Texas. Freeman has successfully overseen significant projects, including the placement in service of over 100MWdc across more than 25 projects in two states in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Dan Freeman holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Art & Culture from Trinity College-Hartford between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, he studied Japanese Language and Literature at Waseda University in 2003. Freeman has furthered his technical expertise by completing a certificate program in Solar Photovoltaics at the Solar Living Institute in 2009.
Background
Freeman's professional background includes significant experience in the renewable energy sector. Before joining Clearway Energy Group, he worked as a Solar Project Developer at 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Volunteer Installation Team Leader at GRID Alternatives from 2010 to 2012. His career has been marked by a focus on solar energy development, particularly in hybrid PV and standalone BESS development in the ERCOT region.
Achievements
Dan Freeman has contributed to the successful financing of over $50 million across three community solar funds. In 2020, he achieved Notice To Proceed for 60MWdc across 19 projects. His management of a large greenfield development campaign in the MISO service territory further highlights his capabilities in the renewable energy field. In 2021, he oversaw the placement in service of over 100MWdc across more than 25 projects, showcasing his impact on solar energy development.