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The Solvent Team has over 100 years of experience in the Energy Industry with unique skill sets.
LEADERSHIP
Larry Keith
Vice President, Managing Director - US Renewables
Larry Keith has over 40 years of experience in the energy industry, most recently with solar and wind generation that have included energy storage projects. Mr. Keith’s experience includes managing the preparation of capacity and other engineering studies, identification of solar and energy storage sites, preparing interconnection requests, environmental Critical Issues Analysis studies and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other development activities required to have the site ready to build. In addition, he has extensive experience planning and conducting public involvement meetings associated with energy land use activities. He has specific expertise involving environmental documentation, public communications, and developing strategies to address sensitive issues associated with siting, permitting, and developing energy facilities. He served as Co-Chairman of the TransGrid-X 2030 Group which promoted a $trillion major power transmission & generation concept that would overlay the Eastern & Western Transmission Grids in the U.S. with bi-directional high-voltage transmission lines. A 2018 Seam Study, by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), part of the Department of Energy, is an integral part of such a concept. One of the major study findings shows how the U.S. could reach a 50% penetration level of renewable-based, cost-effective power.
The majority of Loyd’s career has been in the Natural Gas Industry, with a primary focus on marketing & trading, having held senior positions with a number of major energy companies including Phillips Petroleum; Rosewood Resources (a Hunt Company); TransCanada; and AIG Trading. For the last fifteen (15) years, the Generation & Transmission segments of the Power Industry have been his major focus, most of which was serving as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority reporting to a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor of Wyoming, with the advice and consent of the Wyoming State Senate. He then served as a Senior Advisor/Consultant for Viridis Eolia, a Wyoming Corporation, where he was a member of a team of professionals engaged in the development of a 3,000 MW wind energy project located in south-central Wyoming.
Loyd holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Tulsa, College of Law. He has been a member of the Texas Bar Association since 1983. In addition, Loyd serves on the Advisory Board of the Jackson Hole Center of Global Affairs (JHCGA) and served as Co-Chairman of the TransGrid-X 2030 Group which promoted a $trillion major power transmission & generation concept that would overlay the Eastern & Western Transmission Grids in the U.S. with bi-directional high-voltage transmission lines. A 2018 Seam Study, by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), part of the Department of Energy, is an integral part of such a concept. One of the major study findings shows how the U.S. could reach a 50% penetration level of renewable-based, cost-effective power. See also a compelling video presentation by Aaron Bloom.
Rebecca Marcotte has over 12 years of experience as a professional engineer working in the utility and renewable energy industries. Rebecca has worked with wind, solar, and energy storage systems, and has managed interconnection processes for renewable energy portfolios in ERCOT, PJM, and WECC. She has analyzed interconnection study reports, and provided guidance to engineering, development, finance and operations and maintenance teams regarding new projects. Rebecca has performed transmission export analysis to help clients when siting new projects, prepared Interconnection Request packages, including power flow models, dynamic data, one-line diagrams, and application forms. During her time working for San Diego Gas and Electric, she performed utility interconnection studies and prepared CAISO reports.
Sophie Duranton
Financial Support
As the Financial France & International Manager for JC Mont Fort’s affiliate, ECO/Delta, Sophie brings her financial experience services to Solvent Energy via a Master Services Agreement between Solvent Energy, Inc., and JC Mont Fort Holding SA. Sophie studied in the south of France and earned an ESSEC master’s degree before continuing on to Paris la Défense. Her professional background is banking with a specialization in the financing of structures focused on renewable energies. She has over 15 years of experience in the financing of sustainable development projects. The common thread remains sustainable development, which for the young woman is a way of life beyond a job.
Luca Chapuis
Engineering Support
Luca is an Engineer for JC Mont Fort’s affiliate, ECO/Delta. Graduating in 2021 as a general engineer specializing in new and decarbonated energies, Luca has worked directly in the development of renewable energy projects. Since he started working, he has been involved in numerous solar and wind power projects ranging from 10 to 100 MW throughout France, at all stages. More recently, he has been involved in the development of BESS projects worldwide, including consulting services for Solvent Energy’s portfolio in the United States via the Master Services Agreement between JC Mont Fort and Solvent.
GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Larry Keith
Loyd Drain
David Flanary
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KEY SUPPORT
General Counsel - Land, Legal, Marketing
Loyd Drain
Chantal Jouven
Chairman, Shareholder of Solvent Energy
Director of Interconnection
Rebecca Marcotte, P.E.
Sara Cogar
Administrative Assistant
Sara Cogar is a highly experienced Administrative and Executive Assistant with a background in the renewable energy and oil & gas industries. With over 10 years of experience in her field, Sara has honed her skills in providing crucial support for various administrative functions within these sectors. Throughout her career, Sara has demonstrated proficiency in document and file management, scheduling, meeting agendas, and logistics. These tasks are essential for the smooth operation of any organization, especially in fast-paced industries like renewable energy and oil & gas. Her ability to coordinate projects effectively, manage documents efficiently, and communicate clearly has been instrumental in the success of the teams she has supported. One of Sara’s key responsibilities has been supporting safety programs. This includes preparing documents to meet emergency response requirements, ensuring that all necessary safety protocols are in place to protect employees and assets. Additionally, Sara has played a vital role in monitoring project timelines and milestones to ensure that projects stay on track and deadlines are met.
Michel Jouven
Founder, Shareholder of Solvent Energy
Stanislas Jouven
Founder, Evolta Technologies Corporation, Shareholder of Solvent Energy
Richard Jouven
In-Charge of U.S. Operations on Behalf of JC Mont Fort Holdings SA