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Software Engineer
Kudrat Kaur is a skilled software engineer specializing in the development of open standards for Distributed Energy Resources (DER). At SunSpec Alliance, she plays a key role in shaping industry specifications, ensuring seamless interoperability for solar, storage, and grid-connected systems. An active participant in technical workgroups, Kudrat collaborates with industry leaders to advance DER communication protocols and cybersecurity frameworks. She is also a recognized speaker at conferences, representing SunSpec and sharing insights on emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and the future of DER integration. Through her expertise, Kudrat is driving innovation and fostering collaboration across the clean energy ecosystem.

Sam Reid
Director of Content
Sam Reid is a seasoned professional with expertise in research, content production, and strategic marketing across multiple business sectors. As the Director of Content at SunSpec Alliance, he drives engagement, industry awareness, and thought leadership in the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) space. With a background in high-level research and communications, Sam has successfully developed content strategies that amplify brand impact and foster industry collaboration. A former special operations combat veteran, he brings a disciplined, analytical approach to storytelling and market positioning, ensuring SunSpec’s mission and initiatives resonate across the clean energy ecosystem.

Erin Mahan
Director of Membership
Erin Mahan brings market analysis and consulting expertise to SunSpec member services. With her background in guiding businesses through regulatory landscapes and her dedication to climate advocacy, Erin is enhancing resource avenues and support for SunSpec members to continue advancing the solar industry.

Dylan Tansy
Executive Director
Dylan Tansy is the Executive Director of SunSpec Alliance, bringing over a decade of experience in advancing standards and collaboration within the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) industry. Having spent 10 years with SunSpec, he played a pivotal role in growing the organization’s influence through his leadership in membership services. Now at the helm as Executive Director, Dylan is dedicated to fostering innovation, expanding industry engagement, and driving the adoption of SunSpec standards worldwide. His deep expertise in DER interoperability and industry collaboration ensures that SunSpec remains a leading force in shaping the future of clean energy integration.
- Heavily discounted certifications and testing services that ensure compliance and interoperability.
- Reduced costs for software tools that facilitate easier device integration and compliance testing.
- Discounted conference attendance fees, enabling members to stay updated on industry trends at a lower cost.
- Free industry promotion opportunities, including marketing support, webinar and newsletter exposure, and access to industry networks.
- Free training courses through the university-accredited SunSpec Academy, ensuring that employees are equipped to implement SunSpec standards effectively.
- The SunSpec Dashboard, which simplifies data access and compliance tracking.
- The AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) registry, which speeds up the regulatory approval process.
- 1-on-1 consultations with SunSpec engineers, providing expert insights and troubleshooting support.
- Participation in industry and SunSpec Work Groups, offering direct engagement with standards development and lead engineers.
- New SunSpec specifications and updates, ensuring you stay ahead of industry changes.
- Compliance testing and certification processes, helping companies meet regulatory requirements faster.
- SunSpec cybersecurity and interoperability frameworks, which help protect and integrate distributed energy resources efficiently.
- Technical documentation and implementation guides, reducing the learning curve for new technologies.
- Members gain access to an exclusive network of over 180 industry leading companies, including manufacturers, service providers, and regulatory bodies.
- The ability to participate in technical Work Groups, allowing members to shape industry standards and influence future regulations.
- Opportunities to collaborate with global stakeholdersin distributed energy resources (DER), smart inverters, energy storage, and cybersecurity.
- Participation in industry and SunSpec Work Groups, offering direct engagement with standards development and lead engineers.
SunSpec Alliance information standards enable scale efficiency, plug-and-play interoperability, cost and risk reduction, and long-term operational continuity for manufacturers, integrators, plant owners and operators, financiers, utilities, and consumers.
Members of the SunSpec Alliance are creating an ecosystem of products, services, and information systems that work well together, cost less to build and operate, and work well together wherever they are deployed.
SunSpec standards enable interoperability of components and systems, are compatible with diverse utility grids and microgrids around the globe, and support the establishment of Distributed Energy as financial asset class.