On March 15, 2024, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) appointed Scott Moskowitz of Qcells as the new chair of its Board of Directors. This decision was made during a pivotal moment for the solar and storage sectors in the United States, as the industry braces for significant changes in 2026.
Moskowitz replaces Darren Van’t Hof, who stepped down to accept the role of interim president and CEO of SEIA. His election highlights SEIA’s commitment to maintaining American-made solar and storage as primary contributors to new energy production in the country. Alongside Moskowitz, Dr. Ingmar Ritzenhofen, chief commercial officer at RWE Clean Energy, has been elected as vice chair, enhancing the board’s expertise in large-scale project development and grid integration.
Strategic Leadership for the Future
In a statement regarding the new leadership, Van’t Hof emphasized the importance of experienced guidance during a transformative period for the solar and storage industry. “As the solar and storage industry enters an important year of growth and transition in 2026, SEIA’s success depends on strong, experienced leadership,” he said. “Congratulations to Scott, Ingmar, and all of SEIA’s new and returning board members. Together, we will ensure solar and storage continue to lead America’s energy future and deliver the economic and energy security that Americans are demanding.”
Moskowitz expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as chair at this critical juncture. He stated, “SEIA has an important role to play in advancing durable, bipartisan policy that accelerates deployment, strengthens U.S. manufacturing, and lowers electricity costs. I look forward to working closely with the board, staff, and policymakers to advance these goals.”
In addition to the chair and vice chair positions, SEIA’s board has elected three at-large members and appointed a new affiliate representative. The board also established division chairs and vice chairs across its six membership divisions, ensuring diverse representation within the organization.
New Board Composition
The newly appointed at-large members include Yann Brandt of FTC Solar, Kellie MacPherson of Radian Generation, and Jackie Murphy of Pivot Energy. The SEIA affiliate representative is Robin Dutta from the Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association.
The division chairs and vice chairs are as follows:
- Distributed Generation Division: Chair – Jennifer Mrzlack, PSG Energy Group; Vice Chair – Sara May, GenPro
- Utility-Scale Division: Chair – Frank DeRosa, DeRosa Advisors; Vice Chair – Gilbert Campbell, Volt Energy
- Utility Energy Storage Division: Chair – Lauren Glickman, Encore Renewable Energy; Vice Chair – Lindsay Cherry, NineDot Energy
- Manufacturing Division: Chair – Corey Geiger, Enstall LLC; Vice Chair – Ernest Gallegos, Vesper Energy Development LLC
- Residential Division: Chair – Thomas Plagemann, ClearLight Solar; Vice Chair – Mark Bench, Trismart Solar LLC
- Solar Services and Consumers Division: Chair – Karla Loeb, Loeb Consulting; Vice Chair – Chris Diaz, Seminole Financial Services LLC
Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries. Its mission is to lead the transition to a clean energy economy, aiming for solar to account for 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.
SEIA collaborates with its 1,000 member companies and strategic partners to advocate for policies that foster job creation in communities and establish fair market rules that encourage competition and the growth of affordable solar power. For more information, visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow them on social media.
