SolaREIT Expands Executive Team for Renewable Energy Leadership
SolaREIT™, a prominent solar and battery storage real estate investment company, has recently announced the expansion of its leadership team. With the addition of two respected figures in the renewable energy sector, SolaREIT aims to enhance its offerings in real estate capital solutions for clean energy developers.
Introducing Jay Carlis and Laurie Mazer
Jay Carlis joins SolaREIT as Executive Vice President of Business Development. With over 15 years of experience in renewable energy origination, Jay brings a solid track record of success. His previous roles include Senior Vice President at Pine Gate Renewables and Senior Director at AES Corporation, where he successfully originated and closed more than 1,000 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with industry giants such as Amazon and Google.
Laurie Mazer is welcomed as Senior Development Advisor, enriching the team with over 20 years of expertise in clean energy project development. As a co-founder of Formation Energy LLC and Principal at Mazer Consulting LLC, Laurie has a wealth of experience. She played a pivotal role as Vice President of Development at Lightsource bp, overseeing the development of seven construction-ready projects while building an impressive multi-gigawatt pipeline.
Celebrating Expertise in Renewable Energy
Laura Pagliarulo, CEO of SolaREIT, expressed her enthusiasm about the new hires: "We're excited to welcome Jay and Laurie to the SolaREIT family. Their combined decades of experience and proven success in renewable energy will be incredibly valuable as we scale our developer-focused capital solutions. We anticipate a busy and productive 2026 ahead."
Innovative Financing Solutions for Clean Energy Developers
SolaREIT specializes in providing real estate financing solutions that allow solar and storage developers to monetize their land and lease values effectively. This innovative approach helps reduce costs and creates much-needed liquidity for project expenses. The company has successfully financed over three gigawatts of clean energy projects, amounting to more than $5 billion in value.
About SolaREIT
SolaREIT™, founded in 2020, serves as a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on flexible land capital solutions aimed at solar and battery storage developers. The company is proud to be a minority and women-owned business, founded by veterans of the clean energy industry with extensive backgrounds in finance, project development, real estate, and community solar initiatives. With a passion for renewable energy, SolaREIT believes in the crucial role that land financing for solar and battery storage plays in expanding the clean energy economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What leadership changes were recently made at SolaREIT?
SolaREIT has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Jay Carlis as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Laurie Mazer as Senior Development Advisor.
What experience do the new leaders bring to SolaREIT?
Both Jay Carlis and Laurie Mazer bring decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, with proven expertise in deal-making and project development.
How does SolaREIT support solar developers?
SolaREIT offers real estate financing solutions that help solar and storage developers monetize land value, reduce costs, and create liquidity for their projects.
What is the financial impact of SolaREIT's solutions?
The company has financed over three gigawatts of clean energy projects, which equates to more than $5 billion in value.
When was SolaREIT founded?
SolaREIT was founded in 2020 by clean energy industry experts and is recognized as a minority and women-owned business.
