People on the move: Urban Solar, Kilo Power, Palmetto and more

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.

April 24, 2024 pv magazine

Image: pv magazine

Julia Hamm joins Ad Hoc Group as partner. Julia brings decades of experience as the former CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), founder of RE+ (now the largest energy trade show in North America), and much more.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced that Jeremy Horan has joined the organization as its new vice president of Government Affairs. Horan joins ACORE following nearly 20 years of service in the U.S. Congress and executive branch, where he worked extensively to advance and defend clean energy policies. He most recently served as director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

NeoVolta Inc., a San-Diego based specialist in smart energy storage solutions, appointed Ardes Johnson as its new chief executive officer. Mr. Johnson will officially assume his new role on April 29, 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of transformative leadership in the energy sector. His predecessor, Brent Willson, Founder and CEO of NeoVolta, will continue his role as chairman of the board and now serve as CTO.

Palmetto, a technology company accelerating residential clean energy adoption across the United States, announced the appointment of notable economist Lawrence H. Summers to its Advisory Board. Summers brings deep expertise to Palmetto, having served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton and Director of the National Economic Council under President Barack Obama. His extensive understanding of economic policy and commitment to sustainable development align firmly with Palmetto’s work to democratize access to renewable energy sources.

North America’s leading renewable energy search firm

Additional job moves provided by EnergeiaWorks:

Dan Visser started a new position as Country Manager – Canada at TIU Canada
Anthony Conklin started a new position as VP of Residential Revenue and Service at Urban Solar
Efrem Tagliamonte started a new position as Director of Engineering at Vanguard Energy Partners LLC
Sebastian Stan started a new position as Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at Kilo Power

Job of the Week

Sales Manager | San Francisco, CA

Job Description

As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and growing the organization’s presence in the United States. You will leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to meet sales targets with new and existing clients.

Why You Should Apply:

Base Salary between $80,000-$85,000
Generous, uncapped commission structure
Remote work
Opportunity to join a growing company on the ground floor

Responsibilities:

Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with IPP’s, EPC’s and developers based on warm leads and cold business development
Attend tradeshows and technical conventions to showcase and grow the organization’s presence
Attend in-person meetings with clients and prospects
Possess and develop an in-depth knowledge of the service offerings of the organization

Requirements:

3+ years of Renewable Energy experience, preferably in PV or Energy Storage at a technical level. Experience in PV testing an asset.
3+ years of B2B Sales experience
Established network of developers, IPPs, and EPC’s desirable, but not required
Ability to travel 50% within your territory and to tradeshows and sales meetings

Apply here.

This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com.