Warren Luhning Joins 7X Energy, Inc. as Chief Investment Officer
Key Addition to the 7X Team Will Accelerate the Company’s Momentum
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#solar–7X Energy, Inc. (“7X”), an innovation leader in utility-scale solar
development, today announced that Warren Luhning has joined the company
in the role of Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Luhning will lead the
company’s project finance, merger and acquisition, and capital raising
activities. He will be based in a new 7X office in San Francisco, CA.
“Warren is a renewable energy finance veteran who brings to 7X a wealth
of valuable skills and experience,” said Clay Butler, CEO of 7X Energy.
“With Warren onboard, we will accelerate our growth domestically and
abroad, and better serve the needs of our customers, investors and
partners.”
Mr. Luhning joins 7X from Pattern Energy Group, a publicly-traded
(Nasdaq: PEGI) power company, where he spearheaded renewable energy
finance and corporate development. Prior to Pattern, Mr. Luhning was the
Director of Utility-Scale Project Finance at SunEdison. He also held
senior positions at SteelRiver Infrastructure Partners and Babcock &
Brown. In addition, Mr. Luhning was a professional ice hockey player
with the Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders. He holds an MBA from
Yale School of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of
Michigan.
“7X has made incredible progress in its first two years of operation,
with a robust international project pipeline approaching 6,000 megawatts
and strong strategic partnerships in place,” said Mr. Luhning. “I’m
excited by the opportunity to help 7X expand its resources and
capabilities.”
About 7X Energy, Inc.
7X Energy is an innovation leader in utility-scale solar development.
Led by veterans from the renewable energy industry, 7X Energy delivers
solar facilities for corporations, utilities, municipalities, and
electric cooperatives. 7X Energy is based in Austin, Texas.
Contacts
7X Energy, Inc.
Dave Wolpert, 512-992-0439 x113
Director of
Marketing and Communications
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