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George Hershman

Chief Executive Officer, SOLV Energy, Inc.

Search every verified George Hershman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, discussed the company’s initial public offering and market position in a February 2026 interview on CNBC’s "Squawk Box," following its Nasdaq debut under the ticker "MW." He described SOLV Energy as the largest provider of energy services to solar and storage, and stated that the utility-scale market remains highly specialized rather than commoditized. Hershman said the company priced its IPO at $25 per share and raised over $500 million, emerging debt-free to capitalize on growth. He attributed rising electricity demand partly to artificial intelligence and data centers, and said solar plus storage is the lowest-cost energy solution and the fastest to bring online, with projects taking 12 to 18 months from construction start to delivering megawatt-hours. In a November 2024 podcast episode of "Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy," Hershman highlighted SOLV Energy’s completion of over 300 utility-scale solar installations and 15 gigawatts of projects across 30 states, with the company ranking as the top U.S. solar contractor by Solar Power World. He said the fundamentals for solar are stronger than in the past, citing technology-driven demand and the speed of deployment for solar compared to other energy sources. Hershman also noted that the majority of Inflation Reduction Act dollars are being spent in Republican districts, framing the issue in terms of job creation and manufacturing economics rather than purely political terms. He served two terms as board chair of the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Recent appearances

  • SOLV Energy CEO on IPO debut: We're the largest provider of energy services to solar and storage

    February 11, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Television

    George Hershman, SOLV Energy CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's IPO debut, state of the solar energy market, company growth outlook, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect wi…

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  • Episode 28: George Hershman on Solar Economics & Industry Growth | SOLV Energy

    November 29, 2024 · 📺 Green Giants Podcast

    Episode 28: George Hershman on Solar Economics & Industry Growth | SOLV Energy In Episode 28 of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, to explore why solar energy is booming and the economics driving its growth. With over 15 GW of solar projects completed, SOLV Energy is a leader in U.S. solar deployment. George shares insights into how technological demand, AI, and electrification are transforming solar into the most cost-effective and scalable energy solution today. 📙 In this episode: ▪️ Solar’s unstoppable growth and mar…

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