Dan Giuffrida

Dan Giuffrida is the Founder and CEO of Plankton Energy, a company specializing in solar project development and clean energy solutions. Here are some key points about his background and role:

Education and Credentials

• Dan Giuffrida holds an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a BA cum laude in Economics from Wake Forest University.1

Professional Experience

• Before founding Plankton Energy, Dan was a Vice President at Safari Energy, where he led the financing and development of over 100 MW of distributed solar projects. He also worked in social venture investing in India and Bhutan, and began his career in investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, focusing on the Power, Utilities & Renewables industry.1

Role at Plankton Energy

• At Plankton Energy, Dan leads the solar project development efforts. The company is a turnkey solar energy provider dedicated to serving schools, houses of worship, and small and medium enterprises across the United States.2

Academic Involvement

• In addition to his role at Plankton Energy, Dan is a Professor at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he teaches a course on Solar Project Development.1

Recent Projects

• Under his leadership, Plankton Energy has successfully installed solar systems for various clients, such as a 600kW rooftop solar system for Sportika, a sports and recreation facility in New Jersey, which will supply 100% of the facility's electricity needs annually and result in significant energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction.2