Rod Viens

Rod Viens leads the Distribution-Scale Business Unit which includes solar and storage projects across North America. Prior to joining EDF Renewables, Rod was the Executive Vice President of Operations of groSolar, a company acquired by EDF Renewables in 2016.

Rod joined groSolar in 2008 to lead the direct residential and small commercial installation operations as well as the product distribution channel. His development and project management experience has included multi-residential, commercial buildings, schools, and utility projects ranging in size from 100 kW to 35 MW.

Prior to joining EDF Renewables, Rod was Vice President of Operations and Business Development for Yankee Barn Homes, a nationally distributed post and beam home manufacturer, where he established and oversaw the installation construction division and was charged with improving overall company processes.