Simeng Hao

Simeng Hao currently serves as a Project Developer at Recurrent Energy, leading the development of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and photovoltaic projects in NYISO and PJM markets, with a focus on land acquisition. Previously, as a Project Development Associate at Pine Gate Renewables, Simeng expedited utility-scale solar and BESS development processes while enhancing the company's project pipeline. Academic background includes a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Ecology/Evolutionary Biology from the University of Rochester. Additional experience includes a Graduate Researcher role at Loyola University Chicago, supporting research on the economic impacts of solar photovoltaics, and internships focused on government affairs and renewable energy analysis at Pattern Energy Group and The Nature Conservancy, respectively.