Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson is a seasoned energy and power systems executive with over 30 years of experience in the clean energy and power electronics industry.2 He currently serves as the Vice President of Product and Technical Marketing at SolarEdge Technologies23, where he leads product definition, roadmapping, and launch processes for inverters, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and energy management solutions.3

Professional Background

Thompson has an impressive career spanning multiple prominent companies in the power systems sector:

• Started in the 1990s working on uninterruptible power supplies and data center power systems
• Worked at a venture capital firm investing in early solar and battery startups in the early 2000s1
• Held leadership roles at companies like Xantrex, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and First Solar3
• Joined SolarEdge in September 20203

Education and Expertise

He holds an impressive academic background:

• Bachelor's Degrees with highest honors in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Tufts University
• MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (Fulbright Scholar)2

Thompson is known for his expertise in solar technology, grid services, and power electronics, with experience across residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects.23 He currently manages Grid Control SaaS platform growth and sits on UL standards technical panels for energy storage and electric vehicle charging.3