Solar Industry Veteran, Dr. Terry Bailey, Joins Soliant Energy as Chairman & CEO

Posted by EcoFriendly

Oct 6

MONROVIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Soliant Energy, the leader in concentrated solar energy systems for commercial rooftops, today announced that Dr. Terry Bailey, an experienced technology and solar industry executive, will join the company as chairman and chief executive officer. Effective immediately, Bailey will replace interim CEO Marco DeMiroz, and will join the existing Soliant Energy management team and board of directors. Bailey leaves Evergreen Solar (NASDAQ: ESLR), where he has served as senior vice president, marketing and sales since August 2004, helping to increase total solar generation capacity by 15X during his tenure.

“Helping to build Evergreen into an expanding, multinational solar manufacturing company has been a rewarding challenge. Now I look forward to taking Soliant Energy, a company with breakthrough, innovative technology and a solar-savvy team, to the next level,” said Bailey.

“The solar industry is still early in its life-cycle. Soliant Energy is well-positioned for the future with its technology, products and people,” continued Bailey.

“Dr. Bailey brings a wealth of experience, thought leadership and an understanding of how to operate and build a successful solar company,” said Marco DeMiroz. “His years of hands-on operational experience and deep insights of the industry will be invaluable to Soliant Energy and its growth.”

“As Soliant Energy moves to the next phase of its development, Terry Bailey is the ideal executive to lead the way. Terry has a thorough understanding of the solar customers’ needs, wants, issues and pain points. He knows how to get a product to market and deliver it to the target customer. And, most importantly, he knows how to lead and motivate teams,” said Charles J. “Chuck” McDermott, general partner, RockPort Capital Partners.