SolarPLUS USA 2026

As Director of Procurement, I develop comprehensive procurement strategies to support the company’s portfolio of investments in sustainable generation as we aim to create innovative customer-centric solutions for our valued clients. I previously worked at Entergy as the Senior Supply Chain Project Lead in Customer Innovation for Key String Labs pilots and products. I am an expert in supply chain processes, a vendor relationship manager who maintains key connections with companies that supply products and services for emerging technology such as public charging, efleet, emobility, power generation and green digital solutions. I was the Chair of the multicultural resource group which allowed me to share my different cultural background experience with various organizations across Entergy to create a more inclusive workplace. We are all a work in progress; and we shouldn’t be afraid to let our personal experiences make us better professionals. I recognize we are all on the same journey to know ourselves better, to live, and to do better – whether for our families, our communities, or organizations. Onyx strives to reach sustainability goals by reducing the carbon footprint one project at a time!

Emilie Oxel O’Leary is the CEO/Owner of Green Clean Solar based in Marietta, Georgia. She has a strong passion and expertise in the solar industry, focusing on waste management and landfill diversion services while building a diverse workforce. Her previous company (which she started and sold) installed solar on many well-known companies nationwide, such as Amazon, L’Oreal, Target, Perry Ellis, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. She continues to develop and foster relationships with EPC/Owners and solar manufacturers throughout the United States while making Green Clean Solar a leader in the industry.

Feizhen Lu has extensive work experience in various roles within the renewable energy and environmental technology sectors. In 2009, they founded CAL Environmental Technology Inc., focusing on reducing carbon footprint and providing sustainable solutions. Feizhen also served as Director and Co-founder of HiSEL Power Corporation, specializing in solar photovoltaic system design. Additionally, Feizhen Lu was a Director and Partner at Polaris Capital Power, where they financed and invested in renewable energy projects. Feizhen has also held executive positions at ZTE Corporation, including President of the North America division, where they played a key role in expanding the company’s international sales. Currently, they serve as the Senior Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain at Hecate Energy LLC. Feizhen Lu pursued further education in 2006 at Harvard Business School, where they completed the Advanced Management Program. Their studies at Harvard focused on a comprehensive approach to managing businesses, although the specific degree earned is not mentioned. Prior to that, between 1984 and 1991, Feizhen Lu attended Huazhong University of Science and Technology. They obtained a Master’s degree in electronic and electric engineering during this period.

Akshath Polavarapu is a Director at Nuveen Infrastructure focused on M&A and project finance across U.S. energy transition investments. He has led execution on over $1 billion of renewable energy […]

Michael is a Partner at Powering America Capital (“PA Capital”), a Qualified Opportunity Zone investor which partners with developers to build and operate solar and battery storage projects in underserved […]

Izabela Okon-Uribe is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in Renewable Energy and Construction Execution. In her current position as Director of Quality and Document Management she is building out […]

Scott Cockerham is a Senior Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Power, Renewables & Energy Transition practice based in Houston. His expertise is in strategic advisory, business valuation, business transformation, merger […]

Nathan Picarsic is a co-founder of Horizon Advisory, a leading geopolitical and supply chain risk intelligence and data provider. His commentaries on strategy, technology, and investment have been published in […]

Matthew Boms leads Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), Advanced Energy United’s Texas state chapter. Prior to joining Advanced Energy United, Matt worked with The Climate Reality Project as Director of Strategic Programs in Latin America, where he founded and directed a long-term decarbonization program in Colombia’s energy and transport sectors with support from the UK government. In his previous position, he served as International Manager, supporting The Climate Reality Project’s international branches. Prior to his work with Climate Reality, Matt was the Communications Manager for the Communitas Coalition in New York, securing a Sustainable Development Goal for cities and communities in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He is bilingual in English and Spanish.