MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Cogenra Solar, a provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, announced that Kate Sherwood has joined the company as vice president of U.S. sales. Sherwood brings a proven sales and business development track record in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, including leadership positions at SunPower, SunLink and Recurrent Energy. She joins Cogenra to meet the company’s growing demand for its hybrid solar solution, applying her solar background to the rapidly developing market.
“Kate Sherwood has consistently demonstrated the talent and drive to grow revenues and evolve sales teams in the solar space,” said Cogenra CEO Dr. Gilad Almogy. “We welcome her passion and belief in commercial distributed generation, and Cogenra’s cogeneration solution specifically, as the key to driving solar hot water and electricity adoption in industrial and commercial facilities.”
Throughout the course of her career, Sherwood has developed more than $150 million in distributed solar projects for high-profile clients in industries such as healthcare, retail and technology. She previously gained marketing, finance and project experience at Accenture, Sun Microsystems and the U.S. Department of Justice. She holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science from George Mason University.
Combination of Thermal, Electric Solar Production
“I’m delighted to join Cogenra and apply my skills to the expanding solar cogeneration market,” Sherwood said. “Until now, there hasn’t been a commercial solar thermal solution on the market that was both economically and technologically viable. I believe that Cogenra’s elegant combination of thermal and electric solar production is ready to address the tremendous market opportunity today.”
Sherwood is responsible for generating sales directly, as well as building robust channels, in the many sectors that are embracing solar cogeneration including hospitality and resorts, multi-tenant buildings, college and university dorms, food and beverage processors, corporate cafeterias and even prisons.
Cogenra’s solar cogeneration solution encompasses both photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies to deliver low-cost electricity and hot water for a range of industrial, commercial and institutional applications. The combination enables Cogenra to achieve the highest solar utilization and deliver the industry’s fastest financial payback.
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