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Danielle Merfeld

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EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells North America
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

As Global Chief Technology Officer at Hanwha Qcells, Danielle Merfeld spearheads innovation in clean energy solutions. Her career includes extensive leadership experience at GE Renewable Energy and GE Global Research, and she holds a Ph. D. from Northwestern University and a Six Sigma Master Black belt certification.

Danielle is passionate about developing diverse talent and building strong partnerships based on shared values. She is an active voice on various industry councils and advisory boards, frequently discussing mentorship and the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders in the clean energy sector.

In 2023, she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for her work in renewable energy technology.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Priorities

Topics Danielle cares about

Solar Innovation
She frequently posts about advancements in solar technology, especially the commercialization of next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem cells to drive down emissions.
Energy Supply Chains
Highlights the importance of strengthening energy supply chains for resilience, a key topic she discussed after attending CERAWeek 2024.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
EVP and Global Chief Technology Officer
Qcells North America
11-2017 - 3-2023
VP and Chief Technology Officer
GE Renewable Energy
12-2015 - 11-2017
Vice President and General Manager of GE Global Research US
GE Global Research
8-2012 - 12-2015
Technology Director, Electrical Technologies and Systems
GE Global Research
3-2011 - 8-2012
Solar Business Leader
GE Energy
In the press

Media appearances

Former GE Renewable Energy Expert Danielle Merfeld to Join Qcells as Global Chief Technology Officer. Featured in Qcells Blog (US)
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A day in the life of Danielle Merfeld, Global Chief Technology Officer at Qcells. Featured in Qcells North America – Facebook
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Education
1994 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Northwestern University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Notre Dame
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