Xiaofeng Denton Peng

Xiaofeng Denton Peng spearheads SPI Energy, orchestrating diverse wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. SEM Wafertech, Inc., emerges as a foremost solar wafer manufacturer in the US, leveraging a South Carolina facility to cater to the escalating demand for locally produced solar wafers amidst the nation's growing affinity for solar energy. Solar4America, another prominent arm, is a premier "Made in the USA" solar module manufacturer. With operations in Sacramento, California, and a recently leased facility in South Carolina, Solar4America broadens its horizons, fabricating a wide range of solar panels tailored for residential, commercial, and utility applications. At the 2023 Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago, Solar4America unveiled its American-made 410W residential solar modules and 550W bifacial modules, showcasing its prowess in catering to diverse market segments. The company proudly distinguishes itself as the sole major domestic manufacturer already producing 550W/M10 solar modules within US borders. He emphasized the company's streamlined distribution capabilities, ensuring efficient delivery to customers nationwide from strategically located factories. Among SPI Energy's extensive subsidiary portfolio are JP Energy Partners, LP; Solar Power Inc UK Services Limited; SPI Renewables Italy S.r.l.; SolarJuice (HK) Limited; Heliostixio S.A. and Heliohrisi S.A. (Greece), and others. Before his tenure at SPI Energy, he founded LDK Solar (LDK) in July 2005, serving as board chairman and CEO. LDK, headquartered in Xinyu, China, specializes in manufacturing multicrystalline solar wafers crucial for solar cell production and wafering services for monocrystalline and multicrystalline wafers. Additionally, he established Suzhou Liouxin Industrial, Ltd. in March 1997, leading as its CEO until February 2006. Suzhou Liouxin emerged as a prominent manufacturer of personal protective equipment in Asia, boasting a workforce of 12,000 individuals.