Taffe brings thirty years of leadership and
clean energy technology experience
WAUKESHA, Wis., Aug. 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, a leading
global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology
solutions and other power products, today announced that
Norm Taffe has joined the company in
a newly created position of president – Energy Technology. In his
role, Taffe will lead the strategy for the Energy Technology
organization at Generac, which is focused on supporting the
next-generation grid with a comprehensive energy ecosystem
comprised of solar and battery storage systems, energy monitoring
and smart management devices, and distributed energy resource
management systems (DERMS), and grid services.
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Taffe will report directly to Aaron
Jagdfeld, president and chief executive officer, while
taking the lead on long-range plans for Generac products and
go-to-market strategies that integrate the clean energy business
groups into a unified Energy Technology organization. Taffe will
also ensure alignment between Generac's core engineering team and
the Energy Technology organization.
"Norm is an exceptional leader whose in-depth solar industry
knowledge and clean energy business experience offer incredible
value to Generac as we continue to expand our capabilities," said
Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld. "With
his experience and expertise, we are uniquely positioned to
leverage our investments and further grow Generac as the premier
energy technology company we have envisioned, emphasizing our
commitment to revolutionizing the 21st-century electrical
grid."
Taffe brings over 30 years of industry leadership experience,
including board of director roles at publicly traded and privately
held companies. Most recently, he served as executive vice
president and general manager of the residential solar business at
SunPower Corporation in San Jose,
Calif., where he led sales, marketing, engineering,
operations and financial product development.
"I've been impressed by the contributions Generac has made to
the clean energy industry, from its innovative product and platform
solutions to its dedication to advancing energy technologies," said
Taffe. "I look forward to working with such a dynamic and devoted
organization as we take a leadership role in the transition to a
cleaner, more sustainable and more reliable electric grid."
Taffe will be based at Generac's corporate headquarters in
Waukesha, Wis., where he will
continue to build an energy technology leadership team that
supports Generac's enterprise strategy of Powering a Smarter
World.
For more information about Generac, visit www.generac.com.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy
technology company that provides advanced power grid software
solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial
applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power
plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and
equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable
backup generator and later created the category of automatic home
standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of ten
generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to
sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the
21st century electrical grid.
Contact:
Tami Kou
Tami.Kou@Generac.com
262-544-4811 Ext. 3950
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