Kevin Kopczynski Joins Northern Power Systems Board of Directors

Northern Power Systems Corp., a next generation renewable energy technology company, announced  that Mr. Kevin Kopczynski has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, replacing Marcus Baker, President of the Baker Companies, Inc.

Mr. Kopczynski is Senior Director of Research and Development at First Solar.  Mr. Kopczynski previously served from 2013 to 2016 as President and CEO of Enki Technology, a solar materials company. He successfully guided Enki from the early development stage to the revenue generation stage and as part of that growth, established key customer partnerships in the US and China.  This growth culminated with Enki's acquisition by First Solar. 

Mr. Kopczynski's extensive background includes having been a Partner at RockPort Capital Partners, where he led a number of venture investments in the power generation, oil & gas and agriculture technology markets, including investments in Northern Power Systems.  Mr. Kopczynski also serves on the Board of Directors for Ascension Industries a long-standing fabrication machining and assembly business.

"Kevin's extensive experience in the global power generation markets and renewables, as well as his history with Northern Power Systems, will be a great asset to our Board of Directors," stated Ciel Caldwell, president and chief operating officer of Northern Power Systems. "As we continue our strategic direction of focusing on integrated distributed energy solutions including Battery Energy Storage and Hybrid Systems, Kevin will bring us direct perspective on Solar trends within these solutions."

"Our goal has been to add strength to Northern Power System's Board of directors in the form of relevant industry and manufacturing experience," added Bill Leimkuhler, chairman of the board of Northern Power Systems. "I'm confident that Kevin is going to make an important and positive impact on our company."

"I thank Marc for his eight years of service on our Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Board.  His contributions have been immeasurable in the form of strategic advice in advancing Northern Power's business," reflected Ciel Caldwell, president and chief operating officer of Northern Power Systems. "Marc's service will truly be missed."

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