SPI Energy Strengthens Solar4America Team with Appointment of Former Tesla/Solar City Sales Director to VP of Sales and Franchise Development
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SPI) announced the appointment of Jason Lally as the new VP of Sales and Franchise Development for its subsidiary, Solar4America. Lally, previously a senior director at Swell Energy and with a background at Tesla/SolarCity, will lead sales strategies during a key time for renewable energy in the U.S. Underpinning this leadership change is a significant push for solar capacity, with the U.S. expected to install over 324 GW of solar over the next decade. This strategic move aims to enhance consumer business and capitalize on growing solar demand.
- Appointment of Jason Lally, experienced in renewable energy sales, expected to boost consumer business.
- Lally's past leadership roles in solar companies may drive effective sales strategies.
- U.S. solar market projected to quadruple capacity, indicating growth potential for SPI.
- Leadership change could raise concerns about continuity in sales strategy.
SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2021 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPI), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors, today announced Solar4America, a subsidiary of the Company's SolarJuice Co., Ltd. ("SolarJuice"), appointed Jason Lally as its new VP of Sales and Franchise Development.
Lally is a seasoned sales professional and team leader who has focused the past decade of his career on accelerating mass adoption of clean, renewable energy technologies.Most recently, as senior director of inside, outside, and third-party sales for Swell Energy, Lally directed sales strategy and teams in launching a smart-grid solar-plus-storage solution in collaboration with local utility companies in southern California. Prior to that, as head of sales for Crius Solar, Lally led inside and outside sales of systems combining solar, thermostats and engagement reporting; notably running a sales center that increased productivity by over 60 percent under his management. Before that, Lally spent five years at Tesla/SolarCity, where he rose from home energy consultant to regional sales director.
"Jason brings a wealth of experience to Solar4America, and we are excited to welcome him to the team where we believe he will excel at helping to grow our consumer business," commented Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy.
"It is an honor to join the Solar4America team during this pivotal time in the history of the company, and at a moment when our nation's elected leaders have just endorsed an infrastructure plan that includes significant emphasis on advancing renewable energy," stated Lally. "I am thrilled to continue my personal commitment to making the world a better place through leading sales of clean energy solutions."
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, 19.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV capacity was installed in the US in 2020, reaching 97.7 GW of total installed capacity, enough to power 17.7 million American homes. Solar accounted for
About SPI Energy Co., Ltd.
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors. The Company provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third-party project developers, as well as develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, Japan and Italy. The Company has its US headquarters in Santa Clara, California and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. SPI is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in green industries such as battery storage and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture and other markets with significant growth potential.
About SolarJuice
SolarJuice Co., Ltd. ("SolarJuice") is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets. Established in 2009, the Company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and delivers a one-stop global solution for solar panels, inverters, and battery systems. Since inception, the Company has served over 3,000 B2B accounts and 400 customers. SolarJuice also plans to grow its supply chain, enhance its technology platform and looks to expand its product delivery throughout the Asia Pacific Region and the North America markets. With the recent acquisition of selective assets of Solar4America, one of the leading solar and roofing installers in the United States, this will allow the Company to serve more customers in the growing California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and Colorado markets. With more than a million solar systems and roofs under its belt, the Livermore, CA-based company now employs hundreds of installers and operates in five states: California, Florida, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.
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