Ryan Sanders

About Ryan Sanders

Mr. Sanders is an accomplished renewable energy developer based in Atlanta, GA specializing in land acquisition, project due diligence, and solar project origination for Beltline Energy, LLC. Ryan is the former Chairman of the Georgia Large Scale Solar Association (GLSSA). GLSSA advocates for a cost-efficient Georgia solar market that leverages the State’s resource advantages to deliver reliable, low cost utility scale solar energy to the Georgia ratepayer. In support of his professional endeavors, he completed two bachelor degrees at the University of Georgia, a masters from Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and a MBA at Emory’s Goizueta School of Business.

Experience

1. Partner

   Beltline Energy, Llc

   Aug 2013 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Beltline Energy is a regional leader in renewable energy development with a proven track record of originating and commissioning solar projects throughout Georgia and the Southeastern, USA. The Beltline team has utilized a focused land acquisition and due diligence process to originate 600 MWs of ground-mount PV solar, installed or under construction, in over fifty communities. Strong project partners combined with Beltline’s robust site acquisition & rural due diligence processes help Beltline projects set the standard in reliable, low cost renewable energy. Beltline recognizes the importance of developing solar assets that integrate seamlessly within local communities and works to create shared community value through local partnerships and structured municipal collaborations that maximize the positive impact solar projects can create in the communities in which they are developed.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master, International Affairs

  2009 — 2010

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & International Affairs

  1998 — 2004

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Solar Energy
• Construction Management
• International Business
• Sustainable Energy
• Solar
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Photovoltaics
• Sustainability
• Crm
• Energy Policy
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Due Diligence
• Renewable Energy
• Research
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Development
• Alternative Energy
• New Business Development
• Energy
• Cleantech
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Project Finance
• Construction
• Business Planning
• Public Relations
• Green Technology
• Business Strategy
• Business Development