Standard Solar Adds Industry Veteran Michael Streams as Chief Development Officer To Support Growth, Expansion

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of commercial solar electric systems nationwide, today announced the appointment of Michael Streams as Chief Development Officer and newest member of the company’s executive team. Standard Solar’s leadership team expansion comes at a time of rapid growth for the company.

“As we’ve evolved from a fast-growing EPC to a trusted nationwide financier, we’ve assembled an extremely experienced team of experts,” said Scott Wiater, President & CEO, Standard Solar. “Michael is a proven executive who shares our values. He believes in the importance of investing resources in great partnerships and great solar projects that stand the test of time. He is the ideal addition to Standard Solar’s executive management team as we continue to rapidly scale our business.”

“I’ve admired Standard Solar’s sustainable growth for years as they’ve financed solar projects and built partnerships nationwide,” said Streams. “I’m looking forward to being a part of this veteran team as we sharpen our focus on building success with our partners and aggressively growing our portfolio.”

Streams brings more than 14 years of solar finance, legal and business development experience to Standard Solar and has demonstrated success applying his broad expertise to growing dynamic organizations. As a member of Standard Solar’s executive team, Streams will be responsible for promoting Standard Solar’s continued success in acquiring and developing solar energy assets in markets throughout the US.

Streams joins Standard Solar from Nautilus Solar Energy, an independent power producer of distributed solar energy systems throughout North America, where he served as General Counsel and a key member of its executive core.

Prior to his tenure at Nautilus Solar, Streams was General Counsel and Senior VP of Project Finance at PFMG Solar, a developer, financier and operator of commercial-scale solar energy systems and previously served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Business Development for Perpetual Energy Systems, an independent power producer of renewable energy, focused on developing and financing distributed generation solar energy systems.

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar, Inc. is a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide. Dedicated to making Distributed Generation (DG) solar more accessible to businesses, institutions, governments and utilities, the company is forging the path for clean, renewable energy development through turnkey solutions. With more than 100 megawatts installed, financed and maintained, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected solar companies in the US. Owned by Énergir, a leading energy provider with more than $5.8 billion US in assets, Standard Solar operates nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, Md. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com