Sunrun, the nation’s leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, has appointed Dr. Marcus Mueller as Vice President of Generation and Rachit Srivastava as Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Marcus joins Sunrun after serving as Senior Manager of Energy Operations and Head of Government Relations, Europe, at Tesla Energy for six years. Rachit joins Sunrun after nearly three years as Head of Machine Learning at Cockroach Labs.
In his role as Vice President of Generation, Marcus will drive Sunrun’s asset forecasting and performance to ensure customers’ systems consistently exceed operational expectations. He will also oversee the company’s long-term grid services and home electrification strategies, particularly as the company prepares to introduce an add-on storage option for existing solar-only customers and a new standalone storage product for all non-solar households. Sunrun is in an enviable position to provide customers additional products and services that will enhance their clean energy lifestyle over strong decades-long relationships.
As Head of AI, Rachit will lead Sunrun’s AI strategy and focus on driving innovation and integrating cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics across Sunrun’s products and services. His efforts will lead to increased customer value and a more intelligent, personalized experience, as well as improved cost efficiency and reduced cycle times.
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“Marcus and Rachit are extraordinary talents who bring vast experience in energy technology and AI to our team,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell. “They are proven leaders in value-add areas in which we are hyper focused as we become the nation’s largest residential electrification company. They are a tremendous win for the innovative culture we’re building.”
“Embracing advancements in storage technology and AI is critical to Sunrun’s mission of expanding relationships with our customers and providing them new all-electric home products and solutions that empower a clean energy lifestyle,” said Sunrun Chief Revenue Officer Paul Dickson. “We are rapidly approaching one million customers. With our scale and market-leading position, investing in machine learning and AI will open up substantial opportunities for us to develop additional programs and services that deliver even greater value to both our customers and grid operators.”
“I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity,” said Dr. Marcus Mueller. “Sunrun’s speed, scale, and storage expertise are key differentiators as more consumers look to protect their homes from rising energy costs and power disruptions. Our market-leading position gives us the ability to offer products and programs to customers that not only provide them with additional value streams and energy security, but also serve as a benefit for the entire grid system as we are rapidly electrifying our homes.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining Sunrun at a time when the company is investing in new technologies and innovation to better the lives of people across the country,” said Rachit Srivastava. “Sunrun has massive potential to fully realize the benefits of AI and fundamentally change the way people think about and interact with energy. I look forward to working with the team to drive an enhanced customer experience and greater value for our customers.”
SOURCE : GlobeNewswire