Charlene Mortyn
About Charlene Mortyn
Charlene Mortyn is the Director of Project Development at Pine Gate Renewables, where she leads a team focused on utility-scale solar development in the US Southeast. With over seven years of experience in the solar industry, she has a strong background in public administration of solar incentive programs and a passion for environmental justice.
Current Role at Pine Gate Renewables
Charlene Mortyn serves as the Director of Project Development at Pine Gate Renewables, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to utility-scale solar development in the US Southeast. Her responsibilities include overseeing project development processes and ensuring the successful execution of solar initiatives.
Previous Experience in Solar Project Development
Prior to her current role, Mortyn worked at Pine Gate Renewables as a Senior Project Development Manager from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Project Manager, Development from 2020 to 2022. Her experience extends to the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) as a Program Associate - Solar for All from 2019 to 2020 and as a Project Development Analyst at Empower Energies, Inc. from 2017 to 2019.
Educational Background
Charlene Mortyn earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Government, Energy & Environment from Harvard University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Her academic background supports her expertise in project development and public administration within the solar industry.
Passion for Environmental Justice
Mortyn is passionate about environmental justice and local issues related to the clean energy transition. This commitment is reflected in her work within various organizations, where she has focused on promoting sustainable energy solutions that benefit communities.
Professional Development and Fellowships
In addition to her professional roles, Charlene Mortyn was a Venture for America Fellow from 2016 to 2018. This fellowship provided her with valuable experience in entrepreneurship and business development, further enhancing her skills in project management and development within the solar sector.