# Arndt E. Lutz

> Arndt E. Lutz is a renewable-energy executive and lawyer who has worked across solar project development, photovoltaic module sales, and green-hydrogen infrastructure. As CEO of ELITE Solar, he is focused on the less glamorous machinery of the energy transition: cell manufacturing, traceable supply chains, permitting, logistics, bankability, and reliable delivery across the United States, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at ELITE Solar
- **Organizations:** ELITE Solar, New Fortress Energy, Nel Hydrogen, Scatec Solar, REC Group, E.ON, Conergy, NorthLight Power, Mainstream Energy, PIMCO, Kenyon & Kenyon, Entwistle & Cappucci
- **Education:** Master of Laws (LL.M.), Fordham University School of Law, Law degree, University of Freiburg
- **Known for:** Appointed CEO of ELITE Solar in August 2024 after more than two decades in renewable energy., Helped articulate ELITE Solar's expansion strategy for solar-cell and module manufacturing outside China., Oversaw ELITE Solar's U.S. initiatives while supporting expansion projects in Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe.

## Career timeline

- **1998-2001** — Worked as foreign legal counsel at Kenyon & Kenyon.
- **2001-2002** — Worked in the Office of the COO at PIMCO.
- **2002-2004** — Served as counsel at Entwistle & Cappucci.
- **2005-2009** — Led U.S. solar project work as Managing Director of Epuron LLC at Conergy.
- **2009** — Served as Director of Solar PV at E.ON.
- **2009-2016** — Held senior North American sales and management roles at REC Group.
- **2016-2018** — Led North American activities for Scatec Solar, including utility-scale project development and sales.
- **2018-2023** — Led Nel Hydrogen's North American and fueling operations.
- **2023-2024** — Served as a senior vice president at New Fortress Energy.
- **2024-present** — Appointed CEO of ELITE Solar, responsible for U.S. initiatives and strategic expansion in the Middle East and Europe.

## Achievements

- Appointed CEO of ELITE Solar in August 2024 after more than two decades in renewable energy.
- Helped articulate ELITE Solar's expansion strategy for solar-cell and module manufacturing outside China.
- Oversaw ELITE Solar's U.S. initiatives while supporting expansion projects in Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe.
- Led Nel Hydrogen's North American business as it supplied heavy-duty hydrogen fueling infrastructure in California.
- Held senior responsibility for REC Group's North American module sales during a period of major U.S. market growth.
- Participated in California energy-policy proceedings on hydrogen permitting, production economics, and long-term offtake.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — ELITE Solar announced recognition as a Top Performer in the 2026 Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard; Lutz said the recognition reinforced the company's focus on quality and long-term performance.
- **2026-01** — ELITE Solar commissioned a 5 GW integrated photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Egypt with 2 GW of cell capacity and 3 GW of module capacity.
- **2026-01** — Lutz led an ELITE Solar delegation in talks with Egypt's industry and transport leadership about local production, exports, workforce needs, and further expansion.
- **2025-12** — ELITE Solar announced long-term insurance coverage intended to support verified module performance and project bankability.
- **2025-09** — Lutz joined ELITE Solar leadership in a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly about manufacturing expansion and renewable-energy cooperation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.elite-solar.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aelutz/

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Last updated: 2026-08-17