A Vision of Growth with Farrokh Samaie, New Senior Director at IHI Terrasun
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IHI Terrasun Solutions (IHI Terrasun) recently welcomed Farrokh L. Samaie to the company as Senior Director of Asset Performance and Service Operations. A chemical engineer by training, Farrokh brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with a distinguished career in energy generation that ranges from power trading to asset management of over 2GWs of generation assets. Leveraging this holistic view of storage systems integration and lifecycle services, Farrokh will be instrumental in advancing IHI Terrasun’s mission of serving as an essential one-stop shop for clients, providing not only Operations & Maintenance (O&M) capabilities but extending company offerings with best-in-class compliance, monitoring, and high voltage services.

“Farrokh’s experience and skills are fully aligned with IHI Terrasun’s commitment to empower clients by thoroughly understanding their business and their ultimate goals, and then addressing their current — and future — needs with reliable, innovative, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)-focused solutions,” said Ray Saka, Vice President of Business Strategy and Services. “Our operations and management services are now positioned as true growth engines for the company, enabling us to solve current client requests as well as go beyond the immediate to address long-term needs and ensure customer success over the lifetime of their assets.”

As IHI Terrasun continues to stake out a leadership position in the energy storage industry, Farrokh’s arrival enhances the company's ability to serve as both advisor and partner to customers. Recognizing the critical importance of hiring and retaining the best talent in the field, Farrokh’s goals also include empowering and providing growth opportunities for employees at all levels, especially those on the front lines, to maintain the company’s impressive 95% employee retention rate.

Delivering Cost-Effective Solutions For Success Across Asset Lifecycles

With an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Farrokh's unique journey over two decades in energy generation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. He began his career by managing, optimizing, and hedging generation for utilities and IPPs (Independent Power Producers) within PJM, ISONE, MAPP, NYISO MISO, and ERCOT, with a unit mix consisting of nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, and pumped storage. Farrokh then went on to direct asset management, partnership relationships, and performance optimization activities for renewables companies in the Houston area, including First Solar, Broad Reach Power, and Onward Energy, before coming to IHI Terrasun.

“I’m thrilled to join IHI Terrasun, which is known not only as a leader in technology solutions but also exemplifies the best in client-centric, employee-fueled innovation and integrity,” said Farrokh. “Understanding, addressing, and anticipating customer needs, coupled with authentic communication, and keeping a sharp eye on industry developments, are the keys to success in the energy field. I look forward to working with my IHI Terrasun colleagues to design and elevate a full range of advanced capabilities that are based on the what and the why of our clients’ business. In doing so, we maximize the positive impact our solutions can have on customers’ bottom lines.”

Farrokh's insights provide a glimpse into IHI Terrasun’s dynamic future. Fueled by leaders like Farrokh Samaie, the company is poised to not only excel in its current operations but also to serve as the industry’s all-in-one, comprehensive solution that builds client success with seamless system integration, promotes long-term energy storage solutions, and supports a more sustainable future.