About Us – APsystems USA | Leading the Industry in Solar Microinverter Technology

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APsystems offers advanced, powerful solar microinverter technology for residential and commercial systems. The APsystems microinverter solution combines highly efficient power inversion with a user-friendly monitoring interface to bring you reliable, intelligent energy. Our proprietary system architecture increases solar harvest and ensures maximum output for solar arrays, and we continue to develop new technologies and products for the marketplace.

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About APsystems

APsystems was founded in Silicon Valley in 2009, and is now a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of microinverters based on their own proprietary, leading-edge solar technology. APsystems USA is based in Seattle.

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Why APsystems Microinverters

APsystems ranked no. 2 in global market share among microinverter suppliers by shipments in 2014.

(source: GTM Research, Smart and AC PV Modules 2015 – 2020)

Powerful

Smart

Bankable

Cost Effective

Safe

The APsystems microinverter solution is changing the face of solar technology. Click here to learn more.

APsystems USA Senior Management Team

The APsystems USA team brings extensive experience with industry leaders in solar, semiconductor and telecom technologies. Our management team members hold advanced degrees in business and engineering from prestigious institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Zhi-Min Ling

Dr. Zhi-Min Ling

Co-founder, CEO & President, Global

Dr. Ling’s career has been in the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. He has served in executive positions at AMD, Xilinx, and Solaria Corporation.

He graduated from Fudan University, earning a PhD from the University of Leuven (Belgium), and did post-doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley.

Dr. Yuhao Luo

Dr. Yuhao Luo

Co-founder, CTO & Vice President, Global

Dr. Luo has extensive R&D experience in the semiconductor and PV solar industries. He served at Xilinx, and was director of product development for Solaria Corporation.

He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

Andrew Lonseth

Andrew Lonseth

President, US Operations & Global Executive Committee

Lonseth brings over 30 years’ experience managing businesses ranging from startups to complex international business ventures. He serves as president of APS’ U.S. operations and is a member of the Global Executive Committee.

Lonseth holds an undergraduate in economics and a master’s degree in business from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.

Kelly Samson

Kelly Samson

Global Executive Committee

Samson’s entrepreneurial career has resulted in the establishment of a number of successful companies in the United States and abroad. His most recent projects include the development of the fastest growing US-based manufacturer of solar panels (itek Energy) and the founding of Blue Frog Solar in Washington state.

Olivier Jacques

Olivier Jacques

Executive Vice President USA & EMEA - Global Executive Committee

Olivier Jacques has more than 25 years of experience in industrial, automation, energy and high-tech industries. He brings solid expertise in global management and business development in international markets.

Prior to joining APsystems he served as Managing Director, EMEA of Enphase Energy. Olivier has also held executive-level positions with Norgren SAS (IMI group), Danfoss Drives, Schlumberger, WATTS Industries and Samsung Electronics. Olivier holds an HVAC-R engineering degree from Jean-Mermoz, three Master’s Certificates and a DMSE (MBA) from ESCP Europe, and a Strategic Finance credential at HEC.

Christopher Barrett

Christopher Barrett

Engineering and Technical Services

Christopher brings more than 20 years’ experience in the solar and semiconductor industries. He most recently worked as Technical Services Manager for SolarBridge Technologies, directing a multinational support center which monitored global PV installations, provided support and dispatched technicians to the field.

He previously held management positions in product marketing, customer and technical support and engineering for Brooks Automation; worked as Global Sourcing Manager for Netmercury Corporation’s automated supply chain division; and was Strategic Project Manager for Ferrotec Corp.

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science (industrial engineering with business management) from Keene State University, and an Associate of Science (electromechanical drafting and design technology) from New Hampshire Technical College.

Jason Higginson

Jason Higginson

Marketing & Customer Service

Jason Higginson has 15 years of experience in marketing management with power equipment manufacturers, with 7 years in the solar industry. He most recently served as marketing director for Eltek, where he oversaw marketing efforts for North America. Prior to that, he held marketing management positions with Purcell Systems, a power equipment provider for telecom and industrial power applications.

Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University.