CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice, a leading
community solar provider and long-time advocate for energy equity
in under-resourced communities, proudly announces the
appointment of Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Sandhya Murali as the new CEO.
With nearly a decade of experience leading Solstice's strategy
and operations, Sandhya brings a wealth of expertise in community
solar policy, project investment and development, and a deep-rooted
dedication to the communities Solstice has served since its
founding in 2014. Her leadership reflects the values of integrity,
curiosity, and hard work that have been central to Solstice's
mission from the beginning.
"Sandhya's appointment as CEO marks a pivotal moment for
Solstice," said fellow Co-Founder and outgoing CEO Steph Speirs. "Her leadership, coupled with her
unwavering commitment to serving our customers, will undoubtedly
propel the company to even greater heights. I have the utmost
confidence in Sandhya and the leadership team's ability to lead
Solstice into its next chapter." Steph will continue serving on
Boards to advocate for clean energy and will remain an important
voice in the industry.
During her tenure as CEO, Steph worked hand in hand with Sandhya
to build a new kind of energy company - one dedicated to uplifting
historically excluded communities and providing the very best
experience to every customer. Under her leadership, Solstice grew
from its roots as a nonprofit to a national software platform for
clean energy access, providing millions in savings to community
solar subscribers each year.
Solstice also welcomes new additions to its executive team,
strengthening its leadership as the company continues to grow.
Craig Armstrong, previously Vice
President of Revenue at Solstice, will now serve as Chief Operating
Officer, Kei Hayakawa joins as Chief
Strategy Officer with more than a decade of industry experience at
Mitsui & Co., and Jen Kinney
takes on the role of Vice President of Product and Engineering
after leading technology and product at Uplight and Simple Energy.
Each of these leaders brings industry expertise and a passion for
renewable energy, positioning Solstice for tremendous growth in its
products and services.
Under Sandhya's guidance, Solstice aims to expand its reach,
forging partnerships with renewable energy developers in new
markets to bring community solar and its many benefits to
communities across the country. The future of Solstice is bright,
with a renewed focus on innovation, collaboration, and positive
impact in the clean energy sector.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Sandhya stated, "I
am honored and excited to step into the role of CEO at Solstice.
Guided by our core principles, I am committed to ensuring that our
company continues to be a force for positive change in clean
energy, as it has since I founded the company with Steph all those
years ago. We will continue to serve our customers and communities
with the same dedication and passion that have defined us from the
beginning, and open up new pathways to scale our impact."
About Solstice Power Technologies LLC
Solstice Power Technologies is a leading U.S. customer acquisition
and management service provider in community solar. Originally
based in Cambridge, MA, Solstice
was founded in 2016 to ensure every community can be powered by
renewable energy and is dedicated to bringing affordable solar
power to the 77% of American households that cannot support a
rooftop system. Community solar offers a solution, enabling
residents to support local clean energy at no upfront cost and save
money on their electric bill every year. Solstice offers customer
solutions for the community solar industry ‒ enrolling households
and local organizations in shared projects, creating financing
innovations that expand access to underserved communities (the
EnergyScore), and providing a frictionless subscriber management
software platform for projects. For more information, visit
https://solstice.us.
Media Contacts
Mary Jackson
Solstice Power Technologies LLC
press@solstice.us
mary@solstice.us
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