Technipower Adds to Solar Team, Presents at NYU
DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Technipower Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TECZ), formerly Solomon Technologies, Inc., announced today that Tom Thompson, a veteran solar industry professional and member of Technipower's Advisory Board, has been named Director of Renewable Energy Systems, where his responsibilities will include sales and marketing of the Instant Solar(TM) products and expanding Technipower's presence in all facets of the renewable energy space.
Mr. Thompson will speak on "The Economic Power of the Sun" at the NYU, Stern School of Business forum, Solar in the City, on October 22. The event is sponsored by the New York Solar Energy Society.
Dan Connors, President of Technipower's Energy Solutions group, said, "Having Tom Thompson expand his role to a full time effort initially focused on our Instant Solar product line offers Technipower a substantial competitive advantage. His industry knowledge and professional contacts coupled with his long advocacy for the expansion of solar energy use enables Technipower to immediately penetrate the most accessible markets with a well differentiated product line. We are extremely pleased that Tom has joined us full time to lead our renewable energy initiatives."
Tom Thompson commented, "As a US-based manufacturer with decades of experience in power conversion systems, Technipower is uniquely positioned to leverage its deep technical strength and strong channel recognition. With Instant Solar as the first product in the solar arena, the Company will help lead the green industry revolution in America. I am pleased to be part of this exciting effort to capitalize on the need for energy alternatives."