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Longbay is a team of agile, responsive, and highly skilled subject-matter experts—not subject-matter enthusiasts 

Leadership

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James Froelicher | Senior Executive & Solar Industry Expert

With 15 years of dedicated experience in the solar industry, James is a passionate leader committed to supporting teams constructing sustainable energy solutions. Having successfully delivered over 7 gigawatts of EPC projects to commercial operations, he prioritizes leveraging the power of exceptional people to generate clean electricity. James believes that cultivating a positive company culture of safety and ownership is paramount to the success of any project.

Off the grid, James finds great joy in his role as a husband and proud father of two. He enjoys exploring new destinations with his family and embarking on adventures with friends, cherishing these meaningful connections and experiences that enrich his life.

James’ distinctive blend of professional dedication and personal fulfillment makes him an authentic and dynamic force in the solar industry. Contact James to harness his expertise and discover how his commitment can drive your solar projects to success.

Our Core Values

  • Safety is our top priority and is paramount to who we are. Every member of our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety. Safety isn’t only about regulations; it's about having each other's backs on and off the field and ensuring we all come home safe at the end of the day. Our work is only possible because of the individual people who work in concert; their well-being is critical to the overall success of any project.

  • Ownership is the bedrock of our accountable and authentic approach. We develop a strong sense of ownership by supporting each team member with clear goals and the tools and resources required to succeed.

  • Service is our compass; every move we make, behind closed doors or out in the field, is guided by our commitment to service. We provide world-class service by digging deep, asking the tough questions, and ensuring every stakeholder walks away knowing they've been taken care of like family.

  • Culture is the heartbeat of our team. We live and breathe our values and drive our company culture through collaboration, thoughtfulness, and integrity because we know that happy people are dedicated, productive, and ingenuitive. We maintain our culture by having tough conversations, holding each other accountable, and striving to improve individually and as a team. The bottom line is that we maintain a strict no-assholes policy.

  • We excel at anticipating obstacles, devising strategies to mitigate risks, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.

  • We are subject-matter experts—not subject-matter enthusiasts. We are adaptable and collaborative and can seamlessly integrate into your existing project team or function as standalone representatives, ensuring you get the quality project you expect.

  • We understand each project's process and challenges. We support transactions with technical support and due diligence, facilitating quality and timely deliverables to investors, independent engineers, utilities, and other stakeholders.

Longbay is an EPC Management Company specializing in renewable energy projects. We provide customized solutions for developers and owners to ensure successful project outcomes. Our comprehensive solutions account for your project's real-world needs, minimize complexity and risk, and facilitate consistent results. 

We draw from our team’s vast experience to anticipate and confront potential project issues before they occur. We are adaptable and collaborative and can seamlessly integrate into existing project teams or function as standalone representatives, ensuring we provide the ideal level of integration and support for your unique project. 

We provide bespoke EPC services designed to meet each customer’s individual needs. We take a holistic approach to each project, understanding the unique needs of the deal structure, how to best serve our customers, and how to inspire confidence in all stakeholders.

At our core, Longbay is a team of agile, responsive, and highly skilled subject-matter experts—not subject-matter enthusiasts. We possess an in-depth understanding of the industry and the challenges of taking a project from development to commercial operation. 

Whether we propose solutions or collaborate on strategy, we are well-equipped to deliver impactful results.