Bosch names Eric Daniels as new North America regional solar energy president

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

Eric Daniels will be leading the Solar Energy North American division of Robert Bosch as the department’s first solar energy regional president. In his new role, Daniels will supervise the company’s solar business in North America while specifically focusing on business development opportunities. Daniels is a 14-year veteran of the solar industry who joins Bosch from BP Solar where he served as CTO for seven years.

“We are pleased to have Eric Daniels join Bosch in North America, leading the expansion of our solar energy activities in this market,” said Peter Marks, chairman, president and CEO of Robert Bosch and a member of the Board of Management.  “Bosch sees significant growth opportunity for photovoltaics in the U.S. market. With Eric’s experience and insight, we confirm our commitment to advancing the development of renewable energy technologies in North America.”

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

Before his CTO position at BP Solar, Daniels was VP of global component sales for the company, which saw him manage distribution and business projects for the division. He has experience with product development, sales, marketing, manufacturing and engineering of renewable power systems, including crystalline and thin-film solar, wind and diesel hybrid power supplies.

Daniels is a graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland where he earned his BS degree. He went on to complete his MS in technology and innovation at George Washington University.

Read Next

September 17, 2026
Zelestra has signed a PPA with German steel manufacturer Salzgitter Flachstahl for a new solar-plus-storage portfolio in Germany.
September 17, 2026
SEIA and CCSA will combine to form a single trade organisation representing the full breadth of US solar PV deployments.
September 17, 2026
SEG Solar has started commercial-scale production of heterojunction (HJT) modules at its second US manufacturing facility in Tomball, Texas.
September 17, 2026
ARENA has unveiled Launchpad, an AU$30 million (US$20 million) funding programme aimed at early-stage clean energy startups.
September 16, 2026
Over 90% of solar industry professionals report a growing project deployment pipeline in 2026, but new projects that are abandoned before completion now account for almost half of all project pipelines.
September 16, 2026
Saatvik Green Energy has secured a 600MWp solar PV module supply order from SECI, with delivery scheduled for completion by December 2027.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
October 13, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Solar Media Events
November 3, 2026
Málaga, Spain
Solar Media Events
November 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
Solar Media Events
February 2, 2027
London, UK