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BrightNight develops utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. The company builds dispatchable renewable energy systems for utility customers and grid infrastructure operators.

Founders & leadership

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Martin HermannChief Executive OfficerMartin Hermann founded 8minutenergy, which he grew as CEO into a major independent solar developer with a 10+ GW portfolio before founding BrightNight. He previously held executive roles at Advent Solar and Intel's wireless group, founded CAD-UL (which Intel acquired), and holds a computer science degree from a German institution.
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Stefan BirdPresident
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Adam C. PeakesChief Financial OfficerAdam C. Peakes is Chief Financial Officer at BrightNight. He brings nearly 20 years of Wall Street experience in mergers and acquisitions, financings, and strategic advisory work in the industrial and natural resources sectors, along with recent executive leadership at Hornblower Group; he holds an MBA from Harvard.
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Jatin GuptaChief Investment OfficerJatin Gupta is Chief Investment Officer at BrightNight, which develops utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. He has investment experience across development, M&A, and portfolio management in infrastructure sectors including renewable energy, thermal power, and oil & gas midstream operations.
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Logan GrangerChief Technical OfficerLogan Granger is Chief Technical Officer of BrightNight, which develops utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. He brings experience in renewable energy development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations across wind, solar, and battery storage technologies.
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David GilChief Development Officer
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Karin HermannChief People Officer
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David GrigsbyChief Accounting OfficerDavid Grigsby is Chief Accounting Officer at BrightNight, a developer of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. He has held accounting and finance leadership roles focused on managing growth and organizational change.
DDDuane Duclaux
Duane DuclauxGeneral Counsel

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Frequently asked questions

What does BrightNight do?
BrightNight develops utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. The company builds dispatchable renewable energy systems for utility customers and grid infrastructure operators.
Who founded BrightNight?
BrightNight was founded by Martin Hermann.
Who are BrightNight's investors?
BrightNight's investors include Aligned Climate Capital.