Qcells Announces Chris Hodrick as CEO of Qcells EPC Division

IRVINE, Calif.– September 2nd, 2025 – Today, Chris Hodrick has been named CEO and President of Qcells’ EPC business division, Qcells USA Corp. (Qcells EPC).

Mr. Hodrick will focus on driving growth and innovation in the U.S. utility-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar and battery storage for Qcells EPC. He will oversee the strategy and execution of Qcells EPC’s 6 GW+ pipeline, focusing on accelerating its growth as a fully integrated provider of solar panels, EPC solutions, and warranty. His goal is to provide customer-centric solutions, with a clear commitment to scaling Qcells EPC into a market leader.

Prior to Qcells, Mr. Hodrick spent three decades serving in a variety of leadership roles with the US Navy, Amazon and Blattner Company. Highlights include overseeing $7.5B in solar and energy storage projects at Blattner Company and delivering over 500 construction projects valued at $5B for Amazon.

“As we continually expand in the utility-scale solar and storage space, Mr. Hodrick’s track record of steering complex construction energy portfolios makes him the right fit for the Qcells EPC division,” said Global CEO of Qcells, Mr. Andy Park.

“It’s an honor to step into this role and lead Qcells into its next chapter,” said Mr. Hodrick. “I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of our team, the loyalty of our partners, and the trust of our customers. My focus will be on delivering stability, driving growth, and strengthening our foundation for the future.”

Hodrick received a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Energy Management focus from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland (Global Campus).
Qcells EPC is a total solution provider offering turnkey solutions across the entire project lifecycle including EPC and domestically manufactured modules.

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About Qcells
Qcells EPC provides complete utility-scale turnkey solutions through the entire project lifecycle from modules, solar and energy storage project Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the US utility-scale market. With a track record that includes 8.4 GW of sustainably produced module manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and nearly 2 GW of developed, constructed, and operating projects, Qcells USA is a dependable partner throughout the entire project lifecycle. Qcells USA is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

For more information, visit www.QcellsUSA.com and on LinkedIn.

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