Cary Drake

Cary Drake is the Director of Sales & Business Development at Ormat Technologies, Inc., a position he has held since July 2017. Based in the Greater Philadelphia Area, he focuses on utility-scale energy storage projects in the eastern United States, which are crucial for providing peak load reduction and frequency regulation services.1

Professional Background

• Ormat Technologies, Inc. (July 2017 - Present)
  • Role: Director of Sales & Business Development
• Drake Energy LLC (March 2013 - Present)
  • Role: Founder/Principal
  • Focus: Renewable energy and clean technology consulting.
• Petra Solar (2008 - February 2013)
  • Role: Director of Professional Services
• DT Solar (December 2006 - January 2007)
  • Role: Director of Business Development
• Integrity Mortgage and Financial Services (May 2003 - January 2005)
  • Role: Director of Business Development
• IBM Global Services (January 2001 - July 2002)
  • Role: Principal, Utilities and Energy Services
• Florida Power & Light (August 1980 - June 1995)
  • Role: Manager/Principal Engineer

Education

Cary holds multiple degrees:

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Miami (1991-1992)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Auburn University (1975-1980)
• Executive MBA, University of Miami Herbert Business School (1990-1992)

Skills and Languages

Cary is proficient in Spanish, although he notes that he is not fluent. His extensive experience in the energy sector highlights his expertise in clean energy projects and business development strategies.1