what we do

We’re a group of independent renewable energy developers who believe that collaboration can amplify our impact.The Indie Dev Collective (IDC) is a developer-led alliance that brings together experienced professionals across the renewable energy industry to work smarter, move faster, and unlock greater value – together. Each of us brings a unique perspective, whether it’s in origination, permitting, interconnection, engineering, or strategy. By connecting these strengths, we create opportunities that are greater than the sum of their parts.Through the Collective, we combine project pipelines to achieve portfolio scale, share high-quality legal and technical resources, and coordinate at key moments to engage capital partners on stronger terms. Our collaboration allows us to navigate complexity more efficiently, access diverse insights across markets and technologies, and build lasting relationships that extend beyond individual deals.Participation is flexible. Every developer manages their own projects and chooses how they engage. The strength of the model lies in its simplicity: experienced developers coming together to support each other’s success.We’re building a trusted network of peers who value independence, expertise, and the power of working together. If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect.

our team

Jake Hirsch, Executive Director. Jake serves as Executive Director of the Indie Dev Collective, overseeing operations and providing legal and strategic leadership across all initiatives. He brings a strong background in clean energy, real estate, and commercial law. Prior to co-founding the Collective, Jake was General Counsel at AC Power, where he led all legal aspects of project development, including contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management. Earlier in his career, Jake worked as a commercial litigation associate at Friedman Kaplan and Proskauer Rose, and clerked at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law and is focused on building a legal and operational foundation that empowers independent developers to scale their work collaboratively.Corey Hindin, Founding Member. Corey is a founding member of the Indie Dev Collective and the President of Radiant Power Partners. At IDC, Corey focuses on project structuring, policy advisory, and client-facing strategy. Corey brings over nine years of experience in solar development, having worked across commercial, community, and utility-scale markets. Before launching Radiant Power Partners, he served as Senior Director of Business Development at AC Power, where he led the company’s site origination and project strructuring efforts. He also held roles at David Energy and EnterSolar, contributing to product development, sales, and growth initiatives. Corey holds degrees from Cornell University (B.S.), Tulane University (M.M.E.), and NYU Stern School of Business (M.B.A.), and brings a deep understanding of both the technical and relational sides of solar development.Spencer Branch, Founding Member. Spencer is a founding member of the Indie Dev Collective and serves as Engineering Manager at Sol Rebel. At IDC, Spencer focuses on all things engineering. He has more than 12 years of experience in solar design, construction, and project delivery, having led technical teams at companies including SolarCity, Tesla, and Qcells. At Qcells, he oversaw proposal and preconstruction strategy for over 95 MW of awarded EPC contracts, managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project scopes. Spencer is a NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professional and holds a mechanical engineering degree from Binghamton University, along with an MBA from NYU Stern. Within the Collective, he leads technical and engineering efforts, helping ensure projects are de-risked and optimized from concept to close.

let's connect

We’re a growing network of independent renewable energy developers working together to build smarter and go further—while staying true to how we each work best.If you're a developer interested in collaborating, or a potential partner who shares our vision, we’d love to hear from you.