Our Mission Statement
Idemitsu Renewables is committed to creating a world where people can live in harmony with nature by harnessing solar power to create clean energy for everyone.
Our History
Idemitsu Renewables entered the US Market in 2010 as Solar Frontier Americas marketing thin-film solar modules. The company evolved to become an experienced utility-scale solar developer by developing, building, and selling utility scale solar projects.
In 2018, the company expanded its capabilities to become an owner and operator of large solar and energy storage projects. This expansion aligned Idemitsu Renewables with the global strategy of its parent company, Idemitsu Kosan.
The Leadership Team
Cary Vandenberg,
Managing Director
Cary brings over 20 years of leadership experience in renewable energy, software and semiconductors to Idemitsu Renewables, including 10 years in large-scale solar energy and energy efficiency solutions. Cary oversaw the acquisition of a 280MW North American pipeline. Previous leadership roles range from CEO of both public and private solar and software companies to VP International Business Development for semiconductor and software firms.
B.S., Commerce, Santa Clara University
Mark Wong,
Vice President Transactions
Mark has been in the renewable energy industry for over 10 years. During this period, Mark’s employment includes Solar Frontier and EDF Renewable Energy. Mr. Wong joined Solar Frontier Americas in 2015 and has led the sale and financing of Solar Frontier’s development portfolio.
Juris Doctor, New York University School of Law
Ben Patton,
Vice President of Finance
With over 10 years working in renewable energy and carbon markets, Ben previously led debt financing and managed corporate finance for a simultaneous roll up IPO as VP of Finance and Acquisitions for Lightbeam Electric. He managed Solar power project finance for Chevron Energy Solutions and SunEdison, and he launched the emission reductions procurement group at 3Degrees, a San Francisco company that trades renewable energy certificates and carbon emission reductions.
B.S., Symbolic Systems, Stanford University
Robb Owen,
Director, Construction & Engineering
With over 20 years of engineering and construction experience, Robb leads Solar Frontier’s technical and execution efforts and oversees all aspects of project engineering and construction. He has 11 years of utility scale solar design and construction execution experience and has completed numerous PV solar projects, including net-metered rooftop, parking structure, and multi-hundred megawatt utility scale projects. As a licensed civil engineer he has also brought municipal, commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects through the development, design, engineering, and construction processes.
B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State University
California Civil P.E., Nevada Civil P.E.