Sean Mc Pherson
About Sean Mc Pherson
Sean McPherson is a Director at Sunrun, specializing in project design and optimization in the renewable energy sector. He has extensive experience in energy storage technology, interconnection assessment, and cost evaluation, with a background that includes roles at Leidos Engineering and Innovative Energy Inc.
Work at Sunrun
Sean Mc Pherson has been serving as a Director at Sunrun since 2020. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in project design and optimization, renewable integration, and energy storage technology. His responsibilities include overseeing various renewable energy projects and ensuring their successful execution. Mc Pherson's expertise contributes to Sunrun's mission of advancing solar energy solutions and enhancing energy efficiency.
Previous Experience in Renewable Energy
Before joining Sunrun, Sean Mc Pherson worked at Leidos Engineering as a Project Manager - Renewable Energy Engineer from 2012 to 2015. During this three-year tenure in the Greater Denver Area, he focused on renewable energy projects, honing his skills in project management and technical evaluation. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Innovative Energy Inc. as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2011 in Breckenridge, CO, where he managed various renewable energy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sean Mc Pherson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, studying from 1997 to 2002. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in project design, optimization, and energy storage technology. Mc Pherson possesses a deep understanding of interconnection requirement assessment and cost evaluation, which are critical in the renewable energy sector.
Project Involvement and Financing Support
Throughout his career, Sean Mc Pherson has been involved in over 3 gigawatts of photovoltaic, wind, and energy storage projects. His work encompasses various stages, including ground-up design, construction, technical due diligence, and asset management. He has also supported more than $5 billion in project financing, demonstrating his capability in technical risk evaluation and mitigation within the renewable energy landscape.