Brandt Vermillion
At Modo Energy, I lead a team that specializes in analyzing, understanding, and communicating actionable insights surrounding the grid-scale solar+storage business case in the ISO/RTO markets across North America. This entails analyzing recent historical and present day market outcomes and how those were shaped by the participation of technologies like battery energy storage, as well […]
Jimena Martinez
Jimena is the WRISE Programs Co- Chair for the San Diego chapter, she joined to support the growing group women in renewable energy. Jimena joined Lightsource bp in 2023 to support Solar Operations for the US Fleet. She supports the EPC O&M and Asset Management teams, collaborates with Engineering teams on project handovers, and works […]
Stacy J. Ettinger
Stacy J. Ettinger is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Trade at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). SEIA is the U.S. national trade association for the solar and energy storage industries, with over 1,200 member companies including manufacturers, project developers, construction companies, installers, recyclers, financiers, and non-profits. Stacy oversees SEIA’s legal and […]
David Sacci
David Sacci is Strategy and Operations Lead for EV Charging at Slate. He focuses on making charging a Slate truck as easy as possible by building partnerships with charging solution providers that serve both retail and fleet customers.  David has more than a decade of hands on experience in EV charger deployment and promoting EV adoption. […]
Gaby Alvayay-Olson
Gaby Olson has more than a decade in the metals recycling and commodities space. She got her start in recycling for a small vehicle demolition and dismantling organization after finding her way to the industry from cosmetic retail management. While her path to recycling was quite unconventional, Gaby quickly thrived in what typically is not […]
Ryan Kennedy
Ryan Kennedy is Senior Editor for pv magazine USA, providing daily news and analysis for the solar and energy storage industries. He brings hands-on experience from a leading residential solar installer and a U.S.-based solar inverter manufacturer. Ryan holds a Master of Energy and Environmental Management from the University of Connecticut and a Business Management […]
Finlay Colville
Finlay has been actively engaged with the solar industry for more than 20 years and is recognised as a leading analyst in the sector. With a focus on technology, manufacturing and strategy, he has created industry-leading market reports and technical conferences. Finlay has written more than 750 articles and delivered more than 500 presentations, in […]
Olivia Burton
Liv Burton is the Sr. Manager of Customer Operations for Tesla’s Residential Energy division, where she leads all non-install teams (including: Sales, Customer Operations, Design, Permitting, Interconnection, New Product Introduction, Process, Quality and Training) in Tesla’s direct installation business. With a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a background in automotive manufacturing, Liv brings […]
Sriram Das
Sriram has been Managing Director of Das & Co since 2010, with responsibility for new business development and sustainable investment opportunities. Das & Co. invests in businesses that increase global economic sustainability by reducing the carbon emission of energy production and other activities. Prior to Das & Co., Sriram worked at Merrill Lynch, where he […]
Ashok Nair
Ashok Nair is the Senior Vice President and Head of Sales for Waaree Solar Americas, the US subsidiary of the Waaree Group and a major solar module manufacturer in Brookshire, Texas. A veteran of the renewable energy sector with 16 years of global experience, Ashok has been instrumental in facilitating Waaree’s transition into a premier […]
Arnab Pal
Arnab Pal is currently the founder of Deploy Action, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hurdles to clean energy deployment in California and across the United States. The purpose of Deploy Action is to maximize clean energy abundance as a solution to economic, social, and regulatory challenges. He also serves as the CEO of Policy Pulse, […]
Suzi Emmerling
Suzi Emmerling is a strategic communications and public affairs leader with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of government, philanthropy, and clean energy. She is the founder and CEO of Calina Strategies, where she advises U.S. solar manufacturers, community solar developers, and clean-energy companies on policy, trade enforcement, and high-stakes public communications related […]