Mr. Donald will bring both his solar business and technical experience as a Professional Engineer to his position as CanSIA board member. As current President of Conergy Canada, Mr. Donald has been with Conergy since its entrance into Canada in 2007 and is responsible for the development and execution of Conergy's strategy in its sales, EPC and manufacturing businesses. This broad market approach in all aspects of the value chain, along with his technical background will provide him the visibility of multiple viewpoints regarding issues that affect the Canadian solar industry.
The solar industry will be facing many changes in the upcoming years and I am looking forward to positively affecting the outcomes and representing Canadian solar professionals. Being a part of a global company will allow me to bring the insights and best practices from around the world to CanSIA, while my business relationships will allow me to stay closely connected with local issues, stated Jared Donald, President of Conergy Canada. Mr. Donald will continue in his position as the President of Conergy Canada.
The Canadian Solar Industries Association is a national trade association that represents approximately 650 solar energy companies throughout Canada. Since 1992, CanSIA has worked to develop a strong, efficient, ethical and professional Canadian solar energy industry with capacity to provide innovative solar energy solutions and to play a major role in the global transition to a sustainable, clean-energy future.
The objectives of CanSIA include, developing and implementing programs and activities directed at enhancing and accelerating the widespread use of solar energy in Canada; ensuring that governments in Canada have a good understanding of the contribution a viable solar equipment industrial base can make to Canadas industrial and social development; and carrying on and assist in research on issues that impact the solar industry and its support from various stakeholders.
