Bill Smeaton

Bill Smeaton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in renewable energy project development and management. Currently serving as the Director of Regional Development at Enel Green Power since December 2021, Bill leads wind, solar, and storage projects in the North Central region. Prior to this role, Bill held the position of Director of Project Management at EDF Renewables North America, overseeing solar projects in the central region. Bill has also served as Director of Development at Ecoplexus, Inc., Vice President of Development at SunShare, and Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager at Gamesa, where leadership in renewable energy initiatives was emphasized. Bill's earlier career includes management roles in technology and engineering at companies such as ATMI, August Technology, Equipe Technology, and Lam Research, providing a robust foundation in engineering and product development. Bill holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, with a focus on controls, process engineering, and operations management.