While passionate about engineering, we realise that renewable energy is fundamental to our future well-being.

Going renewable is not just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do!

We’re Product Guys. We believe that by using cutting edge technology we can make a difference today! We are constantly looking forward to future technologies. Incorporating promising new industry advancements remains our highest priority.

Jim Thompson, CEO

Jim has 30 years of executive experience in high-growth, technology-based businesses, serving a variety of commercial and business markets. He has held senior management positions ranging from President & CEO to VP Finance and CFO, following earlier roles in Sales, Marketing, and Finance. Throughout his career, Jim has been known for developing and implementing sound strategic and operating plans as well as managing well-structured financings to support growth. As the CFO of Itron, one of the largest suppliers of metering technology, Jim led many successful corporate transactions, including their IPO and secondary offering, during a period of exceptional growth. He has also guided the negotiation and execution of mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, partnerships, strategic alliances and joint ventures. Jim has a BEng in Civil Engineering from McGill University, and an MBA from Stanford.

Tim has a diverse background in design and manufacturing including: co-founding Pro CNC Inc (aerospace component supplier) in Bellingham WA, establishing and supervising the Prototyping Centre at Ballard Power Systems, and creating his own start-up satellite venture, Pro CNC Prototyping Inc. He brings a solid foundation of technical business entrepreneurship to the company. Tim has a BSc in Industrial Technology & Vehicle Design from Western Washington University.

Jason has 12 years of experience in fuel cell, automotive, and high-volume component manufacturing. With a diversified manufacturing background, involving positions in product engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supplier development engineering, Jason’s experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of project management and facilitation. Responsible for delivering products to meet customer requirements, he has significant experience in the management of product development and production readiness.  Jason has previously held positions at Ballard Power Systems, Progressive Moulded Products, and NRI Industries Inc.  He has a BESc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the province of BC.

Weidong (Michael) Xiao, R&D Manager

Michael has over 15 years of experience in the Electrical Engineering and Solar Industry sectors, primarily in the experimentation, development, and implementation of digitally controlled systems at companies such as Alpha Technologies Ltd and Palcan Fuel Cell Co. He has published several papers on photovoltaic power systems and their characteristics and is primarily responsible for the research and design of the photovoltaic system for SolTrak™. He has a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the province of BC.

Bill Richardson, Director of Marketing & Business Development

Bill has over 20 years of sales, marketing, and engineering experience in the high-tech marketplace. As a founder of PMC-Sierra, he was part of the team that lead the company from a start-up to a world leader in the telecommunications semiconductor market. He has also held engineering and marketing positions with MPR Teltech and Sydney Development. Bill has a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the province of BC.