Lodestone Energy
Stephen Zhao is an accomplished professional in the renewable energy sector with extensive experience in grid integration and power systems. Currently serving as the Grid Integration Strategy Manager at Lodestone Energy Limited since May 2022, Stephen develops strategies for connecting large solar farms to the New Zealand electrical grid. Prior roles include Senior Solar Development Engineer at Jacobs, where involvement in various renewable projects emphasized due diligence and technical compliance, and Team Leader at Shanghai Solar Energy S&T Co., Ltd, overseeing a team of 15. Stephen's engineering background includes electrical engineering roles at Jacobs and a research position at The University of Auckland, supported by a Ph.D. and Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution.
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Lodestone Energy
Lodestone Energy is an award-winning company bringing grid-scale solar to Aotearoa, New Zealand, to power our nation’s zero-carbon future. Our first five solar farms will generate enough energy to power 50,000 homes, or a city the size of Hamilton. And we’re not stopping there. By delivering the largest solar project Aotearoa’s ever seen, we are giving New Zealand businesses an alternative power option and playing a key role in meeting our zero carbon goals.