Beth Companas, Senior Director of Technical Advisory
| VDE AmericasBeth Companas, Senior Director of Technical AdvisoryBeth Copanas is the senior director of technical advisory at VDE Americas. With over 20 years of experience leading design due diligence and performance testing for photovoltaic projects, she has supported the successful deployment of multiple gigawatts of utility-scale solar capacity while working on engineering and construction teams, guiding projects from development through commissioning with a focus on performance, reliability, and stakeholder alignment. Beth specializes in identifying and resolving performance, commissioning, and testing risks and has helped streamline commissioning processes, reduce delays, and ensure long-term system reliability. Throughout her career, Beth has collaborated closely with developers, EPCs, and asset owners to ensure technical transparency and alignment with project goals. Her ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights has helped drive informed decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups. Beth holds an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a BA in Biology from Williams College. |