Renewable Energy Executive

Douglas Sean Carton

Leading development and execution of renewable energy and critical infrastructure. Expertise in strategy, origination, and transactions.

13+
Years Experience
400MW+
Monetized
$150M+
Value Created
GWs
Managed

Executive Summary

Highly accomplished renewable energy executive with over 13 years of experience leading development and execution of community and utility-scale solar projects.

Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing teams, develop and implement successful strategies, and manage complex projects from origination through commercial operation.

Strategic Planning Site Acquisition Permitting Interconnection Team Leadership Project Finance

Driving the Future of Energy

My career has been dedicated to the transition to sustainable energy. From managing multi-GW pipelines of community and utility scale solar to leading standalone battery energy storage companies, I focus on creating value through strategic development and operational excellence.

Solar Expertise

Utility-scale & Community Solar

Energy Storage

BESS Development & Strategy

Land Acquisition

Hundreds of Projects Acquired

Growth Scaling

Scaled teams to 50+ employees

Systems & AI Expertise

Expert in development operations and workflow optimization. I am implementing Artificial Intelligence in the workplace to achieve more efficient and effective outcomes. By integrating cutting-edge AI tools into project development workflows, I streamline operations, enhance data analysis, and drive superior results for renewable energy initiatives.

Current Roles

Chief Development Officer

Sunland America

August 2025 - Present

Leading start-up as sole employee of Sunland America, a standalone Battery Energy Storage development company. As the sole employee, I am responsible for all strategy, operations and activity associated with the organization. Sunland America is a utility and distributed scale battery energy storage business projected to achieve $150-$200M equity value over the next 5 years.

Advisory Board Member

NeuroGrid

October 2024 - Present

Serve as lead Advisory Board Member for a comprehensive AI powered project development software platform. Provide guidance related to the project development process, industry needs, as well as general business and product input.

Professional Experience

Vice President of Development

Prospect14

February 2023 - May 2025

Joined Prospect14 as second hire and scaled to ~$70M value and 50+ employees across two companies (Prospect14 and sister company, Ampliform). Managed multi-GW pipeline and active development of projects from 2MWac-240MWac from NY to AZ. Originated, negotiated and closed transactions valued in the tens of millions. Successfully brought over 100MW of PJM projects to NTP.

Director of Development

Prospect14

June 2021 - Feb 2023

Previously held Director roles leading development initiatives.

Director of Development

United Renewable Energy

June 2021 - Dec 2021

Lead all aspects of development business from market analysis, economics, and strategy through to NTP ready execution. Created development strategy projected to net $20M+ over 3 year period. Implemented land acquisition strategy, with over 35MW acquired.

Associate Director of Development

EDF Renewables

May 2021 - June 2021

Lead team of developers in execution of 70MW+ mid-Atlantic project portfolio, NTP ready Q3 2021 through Q2 2022. Developed & implemented development portfolio management system.

Sr. Manager Project Development

EDF Renewables

June 2020 - May 2021

Consistent focus on building up team members; identified opportunities to develop team skill sets and train team members. Work in advisory capacity throughout the East Coast.

Director of Project Development

Clean Energy Collective

January 2019 - June 2020

Managed development efforts and strategy throughout the Northeast from site origination NTP. Developed & implemented land acquisition strategy resulting in over 100MW of new projects.

Project Portfolio

A comprehensive list of over 400MW of completed solar and storage projects across multiple states.

Showing all projects
Location
MWac
Stage

Let's Connect

I am always open to discussing new opportunities, advisory roles, or partnerships in the renewable energy sector.

Email
info@dougcarton.com
Location
Virginia
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