Howard Wenger
President at NEXTRACKER INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
Howard J.
Wenger is the founder of Pacific Energy Group LLC (founded in 1989) and Wenger Ventures (founded in 2017).
He is currently the President & Director at Nextracker, Inc. since 2022, a Trustee at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the Executive Vice President at Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership.
Previously, he held positions as the Director-Research & Strategic Planning at Pacific Gas & Electric Co. from 1989 to 1998, Director at The Solaria Corp.
from 2019 to 2022, Director & Executive Vice President at PowerLight Corp.
from 2003 to 2007, Director at Advanced Energy United, Inc., Vice President-North American Business at AstroPower, Inc. from 1998 to 2003, and President-Business Units at SunPower Corp.
from 2015 to 2017.
Mr. Wenger completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara and his graduate degree at The University of Colorado.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEXTRACKER INC. CLASS A
0.15% | 20/05/2024 | 204,998 ( 0.15% ) | 9 M $ | 29/04/2024 |
Howard Wenger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NEXTRACKER INC. | President | 31/01/2022 |
Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership
 Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership Electric UtilitiesUtilities Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership engages in the generation of electricity. It produces photovoltaic panel rows and non-ground penetrating sun power trackers feeding into a hydro local electrical distribution system. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Director/Board Member | - |
Wenger Ventures
 Wenger Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Wenger Ventures (Wenger Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Howard Wenger. The firm is headquartered in United States. | Founder | 31/12/2016 |
Former positions of Howard Wenger
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Solaria Corp.
 The Solaria Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology The Solaria Corp. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solar panels and silicon photovoltaic modules and systems. The company was founded by Suvi Sharma, Kevin Gibson, Joel C. Goldbatt, and Leslie A. Danziger in 2000 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | President | - |
| SUNPOWER CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/03/2017 |
PowerLight Corp.
 PowerLight Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities PowerLight Corp. manufactures and supplies solar electric systems. The company delivers different solutions for business, government and residential customers worldwide. Its products and services include PowerGuard, PowerTilt, PowerTracker, Client services, Design services and Marketing Services. The firm operates solar electric systems in North America and Europe. PowerLight was founded in 1991 and is located in Berkeley, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2006 |
AstroPower, Inc.
 AstroPower, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology AstroPower, Inc. developes, manufactures, markets and sells a range of solar electric power generation products, including solar cells, modules, panels and pre-packaged systems for the global marketplace. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2002 |
| PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 31/12/1997 |
Training of Howard Wenger
| The University of Colorado | Graduate Degree |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| SUNPOWER CORPORATION | Industrial Services |
| NEXTRACKER INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
PowerLight Corp.
PowerLight Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities PowerLight Corp. manufactures and supplies solar electric systems. The company delivers different solutions for business, government and residential customers worldwide. Its products and services include PowerGuard, PowerTilt, PowerTracker, Client services, Design services and Marketing Services. The firm operates solar electric systems in North America and Europe. PowerLight was founded in 1991 and is located in Berkeley, CA. | Utilities |
AstroPower, Inc.
AstroPower, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology AstroPower, Inc. developes, manufactures, markets and sells a range of solar electric power generation products, including solar cells, modules, panels and pre-packaged systems for the global marketplace. | Electronic Technology |
Pacific Energy Group LLC
 Pacific Energy Group LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Plains All American Pipeline LP, Pacific Energy Group LLC is a company that provides energy distributing services. The company is based in Long Beach, CA. The company was founded by Howard J. Wenger. | Utilities |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Pacific Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of natural gas and electric services. It owns and operates an integrated natural gas transportation, storage, and distribution system in California and also offers backbone gas transmission, gas delivery, and gas storage services as separate and distinct services. The firm also offers gas supply and gathering facilities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Utilities |
Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership
Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership Electric UtilitiesUtilities Helios Solar Star A-1 Partnership engages in the generation of electricity. It produces photovoltaic panel rows and non-ground penetrating sun power trackers feeding into a hydro local electrical distribution system. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Utilities |
Advanced Energy United, Inc.
 Advanced Energy United, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Energy United, Inc. engages in provision of energy solutions. It offers power and transportation electrification. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
The Solaria Corp.
The Solaria Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology The Solaria Corp. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solar panels and silicon photovoltaic modules and systems. The company was founded by Suvi Sharma, Kevin Gibson, Joel C. Goldbatt, and Leslie A. Danziger in 2000 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Wenger Ventures
Wenger Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Wenger Ventures (Wenger Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Howard Wenger. The firm is headquartered in United States. | Finance |
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