Michael La Marca

Michael La Marca is a highly skilled professional in the field of solar photovoltaics and renewable energy, with a solid background in mathematics and physics.

With a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Arizona State University and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Michigan, Michael has a strong academic foundation that he has leveraged in his roles in the industry.

Michael has served in various key positions, such as Technical Operations Manager at Sunnova Energy Corp., Manager of Performance Engineering at NRG Energy, and Project Engineer at NRG Renew at NRG Energy.

His expertise lies in solar plant performance optimization, utilizing his in-depth knowledge of photovoltaic properties and behavior to enhance site design, explore new technologies, and develop simulation and performance testing tools.

He has significant experience in modeling silicon solar cells and has conducted valuable research in this area to optimize factory and supply chain models.

Michael is proficient in using tools such as PVSyst and MATLAB for data analysis and optimization purposes, making him a valuable asset in the renewable energy industry.