Qcells EPC, a leading U.S. integrated provider of utility-scale solar development and EPC solutions, today announced the appointment of Bob Conshue as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Hiring an experienced professional like Mr. Conshue reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence and disciplined execution as it continues to grow its utility-scale solar and energy storage portfolio across the United States.
Mr. Conshue brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across renewable energy and EPC (engineering, procurement & construction), with a proven track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and optimizing performance across complex organizations. Over the course of his career, he has overseen more than 10 gigawatts of renewable energy projects globally and led business units generating over $500 million in annual revenue.
In his role as COO, Conshue will oversee all EPC operations, including engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, safety, quality, and commissioning. He will focus on enhancing execution consistency, strengthening project delivery, and driving cost efficiency across Qcells EPC’s growing solar and BESS pipeline.
“Bob is a strategic-minded executive and proven operator with deep EPC expertise and a strong track record of delivering results at scale,” said Chris Hodrick, CEO of Qcells EPC. “His ability to lead complex projects, build high-performing teams, and improve operational performance makes him an ideal fit as we continue to expand our U.S. footprint and deliver certainty to our clients.”
Prior to joining Qcells EPC, Conshue held senior leadership roles at major renewable energy and construction organizations, including overseeing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, leading global EPC program management offices, and directing large multi-project portfolios across the U.S. and international markets. He is widely recognized for improving margins, optimizing supply chains, and successfully executing projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
“I’m excited to join Qcells EPC at such a pivotal time of growth in the U.S. energy market,” said Conshue. “Qcells has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation, and I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen operations, enhance safety performance, and deliver world-class projects for our partners and customers.”
This appointment reflects Qcells EPC’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support its long-term growth strategy and commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and high-performing solar energy projects.
About Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides complete utility-scale turnkey solutions through the entire project lifecycle from modules, solar and energy storage project development, and 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 EPC 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 us.qcells.com/epc and on LinkedIn.
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