Mark Handy
Chief Operating Officer
Years of Industry Experience: 20+
Mark serves as Chief Operating Officer at Faraday Microgrids, overseeing all aspects of operations, project management, and strategic development. Since joining the company in 2023 as Vice President of Operations, he has played a pivotal role in advancing Faraday’s mission to deliver Easy, Affordable, and SMART microgrid solutions. Mark was instrumental in leading the largest renewable energy microgrid for an acute care hospital in the U.S., featuring a 2.2 MW solar array and a 9 MWh battery energy storage system at Kaiser Permanente Ontario. His leadership extends to current projects such as the Valley Children’s Hospital microgrid in Madera, CA, and the Tamalpais Pediatric Clinic microgrid in Novato, CA.
Professional Background:
Mark brings over two decades of experience in engineering, construction management, and renewable energy systems. Prior to joining Faraday, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Golden State Power LLC, where he successfully delivered renewable energy projects, including the U.S. Army’s first microgrid in Kuwait. Earlier in his career, he served as Engineer II at Kern County Public Works, where he oversaw infrastructure projects totaling over $200 million in value, including traffic pattern improvements, air quality initiatives, and ADA compliance upgrades.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Finance, California State University, Bakersfield
- Associate’s Degree in Mathematics, Bakersfield College
Licenses & Certifications:
- California Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
- California B General Building Contractor License
- California A General Engineering Contractor License
- California C10 Electrical Contractor License
- Currently pursuing Professional Engineer designation
Project Experience
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Microgrid
The largest renewable energy microgrid supporting an acute care hospital in the U.S. (2.2 MW solar, 9 MWh battery, 1 MW fuel cell).
Valley Children’s Hospital Microgrid
A renewable energy microgrid in Madera, CA (in design review).
Tamalpais Pediatric Clinic Microgrid
A renewable energy microgrid in Novato, CA (permitted and progressing).
U.S. Army Microgrid, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
A first-of-its-kind parallel microgrid integrating solar, batteries, and diesel generators.
Mark’s expertise in renewable energy, infrastructure design, and operational leadership ensures Faraday Microgrids remains at the forefront of delivering resilient and innovative energy solutions.
