Louis DeRosa, DIRECTOR, Project Execution

Louis manages Candela's permitting and siting activities across its solar development portfolio. He is responsible for screening suitable sites for potential environmental concerns, overseeing environmental analysis during permitting, and obtaining all permits and clearances required to finance and construct development projects. 

Prior to Candela, Louis spent nearly 7 years at First Solar, where he was a Manager of permitting and siting, overseeing the company's permitting and environmental efforts in the Western U.S., including federal, state, and private land projects in Nevada, California, Arizona, and Utah. Louis also oversaw environmental compliance for the construction of several of First Solar's largest projects, including the 280 MW California Flats and 300 MW Stateline projects. 

Louis is a registered Professional Engineer in Environmental Engineering, and holds a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.