Andrew Tanner
About Andrew Tanner
Andrew Tanner serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Yotta Energy, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in renewable energy and business development, with previous roles at Geli, GreenSync, and Ausra.
Work at Yotta Energy
Andrew Tanner has been serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Yotta Energy since 2023. He previously held the position of Vice President of Product & Strategy at the same company from 2019 to 2023. His work at Yotta Energy focuses on advancing clean energy technologies and solutions. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Yotta Energy, Andrew Tanner worked at Geli as Vice President of Business Development from 2014 to 2018. Geli was acquired by Hanwha QCells during his tenure. He also held the position of Vice President of Global Partnerships at GreenSync from 2018 to 2020, which was later acquired by Intellihub.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Tanner studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom) from 1998 to 2003. He later completed a Global Executive MBA Program, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2013 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business within the clean energy sector.
Achievements in Renewable Energy
Andrew Tanner has a notable record in renewable energy projects. He oversaw the deployment of over 20MW of utility-scale Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology at Ausra. Additionally, he deployed a solar installation at ThinkNRG that set a record in the US for the lowest priced Power Purchasing Agreement at $0.04/kWh.
Recognition and Mentorship Roles
In 2008, Andrew Tanner was recognized as one of the Smart 100 in the Young Achiever in the Environment category by Australian Bulletin Magazine. He has also served as a mentor in various programs, including the Advance Global Australian Awards Mentoring Program and the Cleantech Open, contributing to the development of future leaders in the clean technology sector.