Interview with Jessica Lawrence-Vaca, CCO at Array Technologies

What was it like to transition from Capitol Hill to leading one of the world’s top solar tracking companies? Catherine McLean sat down with Jessica Lawrence-Vaca, CCO at Array Technologies, to discuss her career journey, including the 188 MW Honeysuckle solar project with Lightsource bp & Lock Joint Tube in Indiana, & Array’s new Albuquerque manufacturing facility’s impact on the U.S. clean energy supply chain.

Jessica also shared why she’s bullish on renewables despite political uncertainty, how she balances work & motherhood, & the importance of setting boundaries & having the right support. They talked about the mentors who’ve shaped her career, including male allies & women like Abby Hopper at SEIA, Amanda Smith at AES, Erica Dahl at Scale Microgrids, & Stephanie Dohn at McCarthy. Plus, Jessica offered advice for women in cleantech looking to advance their careers.