Solar4America Hires Sales Leader Franz Feuerherdt, with 15+ Years of Industry Sales Experience, To Lead Solar Module Sales Nationwide

MCCLELLAN PARK, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2022 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd., (NASDAQ:SPI) (the "Company"), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers, today announced Solarjuice Technology Inc. (D.B.A. Solar4America), the Company's solar manufacturing division, has appointed Franz Feuerherdt as VP of Sales & Marketing.

Prior to joining Solarjuice Technology, Mr. Feuerherdt was the National Sales Director for Mission Solar Energy, one of the largest module manufacturers in the US, for nearly five years. Previously, Mr. Feuerherdt served in roles with Flex and SolarWorld, where he worked with national key accounts across all industry segments.

"Franz is a key addition to our talented team as we anticipate tremendous sales growth in the PV module industry over the next several years," said Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy. "With his extensive 15 plus years' experience in the solar industry, as well as a multi-decade track record of sales success, we believe Franz will play a key role as we aggressively ramp up manufacturing and sales of American-made modules."

"I am excited to join SolarJuice, a leader in US module manufacturing. I am very impressed with the Company investing heavily into US manufacturing even prior to the recent announcements of federal policy that will drive demand specifically for US-made solar products." added Franz. "SolarJuice's leading technology and its own manufacturing facilities ideally position the company for growth and success."

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions that was founded in 2006 in Roseville, California and is headquartered in McClellan Park, California.

The company has three core divisions: SolarJuice which has solar wholesale distribution, as well as residential solar and roofing installation and solar module manufacturing, SPI Solar and Orange Power which operates a commercial & utility solar division, and the EdisonFuture/Phoenix Motor EV division. SolarJuice is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets and has extensive operations in the Asia Pacific and North American markets. The SPI Solar commercial & utility solar division provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, and develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple regions, including the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Phoenix Motor is a leader in medium-duty commercial electric vehicles, and is developing EV charger solutions, electric pickup trucks, electric forklifts, and other EV products.

SPI maintains global operations in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe and is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in fast growing green industries such as battery storage, charging stations, and other EVs which leverage the Company's expertise and substantial solar cash flow.

For more information on SPI Energy and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.SPIgroups.com or available at www.sec.gov.

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SOURCE: SPI Energy Co., Ltd.