O’Neill will replace Martin Cooper, who has been interim CEO since July 2014, when he took over for Øyvind Hasaas.

Cooper will resume his previous position as REC Solar’s chief financial officer.

While O’Neill has significant experience working for companies selling products into the electricity sector, he does not appear to have any direct experience in the solar industry. His most recent position was CEO of the US-based Tyden Group, described as “a leading provider of specialised security, identification and electricity utility products”.

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