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Questions left for domestic content tax rules for U.S. solar components

This piece was contributed to Solar Builder Mag by Yezin Taha, founder of Nevados. Apart from solar power’s environmental advantages, PV has geographic advantages — energy generated anywhere you need it, with no fuel inputs. That “local energy” advantage shrinks, however, if you need to source components from the other side of the world. Made-in-the-USA […]

4 Tips To Improve Your Next Solar Project SWPPP

Adhering to regulations and best practices for stormwater management is crucial for utility-scale solar projects. One of the critical requirements related to this is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A SWPPP is a federally mandated plan that’s necessary whenever you disturb one or more acres of land during your solar project. You must follow […]

Overcoming Differential Settlement in Solar Installations

Shifting Foundations: Overcoming Differential Settlement in Solar Installations Shifting ground underneath a utility-scale solar site can damage trackers and equipment, leading to costly repairs or even complete demolition of a project. One of the most common ways a foundation can change post-installation is through a process called differential settlement.  This article will explore differential settlement […]

How To Beat Solar Grading Risks

Washouts, Protests, & Delays: How To Beat Solar Grading Risks The use of solar energy has undoubtedly reduced the environmental impact of using fossil fuels in large-scale power generation. However, when it comes to utility-scale and commercial solar projects, there’s a common practice that’s been proven to not only negatively impact the environment, but also […]

3 Advantages of Single-Axis Solar Trackers for Solar Farms

Getting the most out of your investment is key when choosing materials for large-scale solar projects. This is where single-axis solar trackers come into play; they can both increase energy production and lower costs compared to other utility-scale solar tracker solutions. This guide will provide an overview of what solar trackers are and why a […]

A Complete Solar Tracking System: ATT® & TRACE

Installing utility-scale solar on sloped or rolling terrain is a formidable challenge. Until now, solar developers have had to resort to expensive and risky site grading to bring their sites’ overall and post-to-post slopes within acceptable limits for their solar trackers. Making matters worse, these trackers may not even include the necessary controls software to […]

Solar Site Grading: Not Exactly a Green Solution

Solar site grading involves flattening the natural landscape to accommodate ground-mounted arrays. This approach carries substantial risks, particularly as developers expand into areas with more uneven terrain.

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Chief Financial Officer

conrad brandt

Conrad joined Nevados as Chief Financial Officer to help lead the company through its next phase of growth, strengthening our financial foundation and supporting expanding operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience in finance leadership roles across scaling organizations.

Over the course of his career, including his most recent role as Head of Finance at Antora Energy, Conrad has led financial strategy, capital planning, and cross-functional execution. His experience building financial infrastructure and partnering across teams positions him to support Nevados’ continued growth and operational scale. Conrad holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Sonoma State University.

Chief Operating Officer

David Sanders

David joined Nevados as Chief Operating Officer to help lead the company through its next phase of growth and execution. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the solar industry with leadership roles across development, EPC, and project delivery.

Over the course of his career at BayWa r.e., Urban Grid, Matrix Renewables, and most recently as President at Blue Ridge Power, David has developed a strong pulse on how customers make decisions—from early development through construction and execution. His understanding of where value is created, where friction appears, and what customers expect from their partners across the project lifecycle positions him to help scale Nevados’ operations in a deeply customer-centric way. David holds an MBA from Colorado State University.

Chief Revenue Officer

Kurt Johnson

Kurt joined Nevados as VP of Sales and was shortly after promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, taking full leadership of our commercial organization as we expand into our next stage of growth. He brings over 25 years of renewable energy experience.

Over the course of his career at Maxeon Solar Technologies, Nextracker, and more than 15 years at SunPower, Kurt has built a deep network of relationships across the utility-scale solar sector. His industry knowledge and connections, combined with his track record of driving growth, position him to accelerate Nevados’ commercial momentum.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Rick Baldini

Rick has over 18 years of finance experience across several industries including financial services, insurance, real estate, and construction.  Rick is experienced in building, leading, and advising companies through complex restructurings, business expansion and product development.  

Prior to Nevados, Rick was the CFO for Link Real Estate & Urban Land Co, a real estate investment firm, that Rick led to become the fastest growing private company in Central Ohio.  Rick has also been successful in structuring a multi-million-dollar licensing deal with a public company while CFO at Global Administration Management, a boutique consulting firm in the insurance industry.

Rick is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing.