Green Lantern Solar Appoints New Director of Development to Expand Community Solar Projects

Green Lantern Solar has announced the addition of Brendan Boland to its team as Director of Development, a strategic move to bolster the company's efforts in expanding community solar projects and small-scale utility solar initiatives across multiple regions. Boland brings nearly five years of experience in solar project origination and development, with a focus on New York and Illinois markets, and will spearhead development of community and small-scale utility solar projects, commercial and industrial solar, and battery storage initiatives primarily in New York, the Midwest, and other emerging markets.

David Carpenter, Vice President of Development for Green Lantern Solar, highlighted Boland's wealth of experience and analytical approach, stating his addition will enhance development efforts. Boland's background includes an internship at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which sparked his interest in clean energy, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University at Albany, bringing a strong scientific foundation to his role.

This appointment aligns with Green Lantern Solar's mission to expand access to clean energy in emerging markets, building on its track record since 2011 of developing, constructing, and operating over 125 community solar projects and commercial solar solutions for sectors like municipal, education, healthcare, and government. The company's strategy involves working with landowners to revitalize low-value sites such as brownfields, landfills, quarries, pits, and extraction sites, contributing to renewable energy infrastructure expansion and sustainable repurposing of challenging real estate.

The hiring comes at a crucial time as demand for clean energy solutions grows, with Boland's expertise expected to play a vital role in Green Lantern Solar's expansion strategy and ability to meet increasing demand for community solar initiatives. This development demonstrates ongoing investment in talent by leading companies to accelerate the transition to clean energy, emphasizing the importance of making renewable energy accessible to a broader range of consumers and businesses through community solar projects.

As Green Lantern Solar grows its portfolio and expands into new markets, Boland's appointment marks a significant step in the company's evolution, underscoring its commitment to driving innovation in the solar energy sector and contributing to sustainable energy development across the United States.