OUR MISSION
Calypso energy is building a world class manufacturing facility in america to develop the next generation of high-quality solar cells, panels and trackers so that clean energy can be available to all.
This new factory will create hundreds of skilled jobs, and overcome many of the supply chain issues that have impacted this industry, ensuring the usa can meet its rapidly growing power needs, and help put us on a path to energy independence.
MAKING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN RELY ON
Calypso is building the future of energy right here in the United States. At an all-new, world- class manufacturing facility, Calypso will produce the next generation of solar panels— enabling clean energy independence at market leading LCOE and reinvigorating the legacy of American manufacturing.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts, by the year 2028, US solar installations will exceed 50 GW/y. However, to meet current climate goals, the US alone would need to reach 100 GW of solar capacity additions annually to replace current generating capacity and load growth. Calypso is determined to meet that demand. By utilizing the latest advancements in solar technology, building our own factories, sourcing the best raw materials, and selecting the world’s most experienced team to drive the process, we’re creating the right energy options for all, with unparalleled reliability and transparency.
MEETING GLOBAL DEMAND WITH LOCAL SUPPLY
For too long, solar developers, asset owners and other large-scale electricity users have had to settle for uncertain timelines, opaque value chains, and volatile prices, with overseas contracts that can be impossible to enforce. By bringing solar manufacturing back to the United States, we’re solving all of that—creating next generation solar technology right in our own backyard and bringing newfound control to investors, developers, and, ultimately, consumers.
From commercial & industrial to community solar to utility scale projects, customers need a supplier they can trust. At Calypso we’re building quality products, simplifying supply chains, and delivering it all with the transparency and reliability you deserve.
INNOVATION, OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
The leaders Calypso’s original team members are also its most experienced, with a proven track record leading multiple Fortune 500 companies.
JIM NORROD
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jim brings more than 25 years of experience leading public and venture-backed companies in a variety of highly regulated industries. His extensive portfolio of leadership experience includes time as CEO of Tellabs, Zhone Technologies, Segway, Telebit, Adage, and Infinite Power Solutions, and leading companies to successful exits to organizations such as Apple, Cisco, and Oracle.
Jim successfully scales technology companies by navigating difficult regulatory landscapes and forming fruitful strategic partnerships with other innovative firms that have delivered over a billion dollars to investors. He specializes in forming strategic partnerships, optimizing domestic and international operations, and developing management teams.
ROBERT SMITH
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Robert offers more than 35 years of expertise in developing, managing, and operating high- tech manufacturing facilities for premier companies worldwide. He led the construction and ramp-up of Samsung’s first overseas semiconductor manufacturing facility, and led design and construction of a battery manufacturing center for Apple. He has been CEO of Sensatus Group, COO of Zhone technologies, and COO / President of Infinite Power Solutions.
Robert has a demonstrated track record of bringing complex, multinational, high-tech projects to completion on schedule and under budget. He was successful in realizing significant cost savings in construction of factories for Atmel, Samsung and Apple.
ANDY MUNRO
GENERAL COUNSEL
Andy brings more than 25 years of experience leading technology, manufacturing and energy companies’ legal, commercial, policy and strategy teams. He started his career at the law firm of Latham & Watkins after attending Harvard Law School and obtaining a B.A. in Economics and Business from UCLA.
Andy has served in senior management roles at BT Global Services, Infonet and Hanwha Qcells. Most recently, he was General Counsel for 8 years at Qcells America, where he played an instrumental role in building and managing the largest U.S. CSPV solar manufacturer. Andy has been a leader in championing policies that support the solar industry, including playing a key role in the creation and passage of game changing solar manufacturing tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
BRINGING VALUE TO EVERYONE
For investors, we are providing a rare opportunity to underwrite the most important
economic theme of the decade—the (green) reindustrialization of America.
For customers, we’re stepping in to eliminate supply chain backlogs and disruptions by becoming a long-term player you can rely on. We’re stabilizing supply, quality, and pricing and investing in R&D to ensure our products only continue to improve.
For employees, we’re offering better jobs in the US solar industry. We’re combining the best of technology and human potential to create better products and a safer working environment.
For consumers, we’re creating quality products in the USA that are driving the solar industry forward. We know what consumers want—the best clean energy solution possible—and that’s what we’re delivering.
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