Technology and Renewable Energy Entrepreneur Per Suneby Joins Second Wind Board of Directors

BOSTON, May 18 /PRNewswire/ --Executive and entrepreneur Per Suneby has joined the Second Wind board of directors, bringing more than 30 years of experience in technology, renewable energy and venture capital to the company, Second Wind announced today.

Second Wind develops advanced wind measurement technology used worldwide by wind farm owners, developers, and consultants to understand and improve the financial performance of wind projects. Suneby said he was drawn to Second Wind's 30 years of experience, management team and unique technology, which add up to a strong position in a market that's poised for significant growth.

"Wind energy is an accepted and increasingly widespread alternative energy capability," Suneby said. "Second Wind has been around for a long time in various aspects of the wind industry, so they have core competencies, industry contacts, proven technologies, and are also innovating new technologies. The team is seasoned and they've shown they're able to get the job done. I also like that they're local and that the people are great to work with -- so it's a good environment to join and help."

Suneby's experience spans start-up and Fortune 500 companies, including Indus River Networks, Chantry Networks, Motorola, and General Electric. Most recently he has embraced sustainability technology as executive chairman of LiquidPiston, Inc., a developer of multi-fuel internal combustion engines that are dramatically more fuel-efficient than conventional engines. In addition to multiple CEO and chairman roles, Suneby's executive management experience includes product strategy and market positioning, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also served as an investment professional as a venture partner and executive-in-residence at the venture capital firm Flagship Ventures.

"We are extremely pleased to have Per join our board of directors," said Second Wind CEO Larry Letteney. "He has exactly the right set of talents, experience and success to support our rapid growth and strategic expansion."

About Second Wind

Second Wind develops wind measurement systems that make wind power pay off for consumers, investors and the environment. The company's technology provides wind farm developers with the bankable wind data they need to plan, finance and operate highly efficient wind generation facilities. Second Wind's systems are making wind farm development profitable in 40 countries on seven continents. Second Wind's systems include the wind industry's leading remote sensing system, wind data logger and web-based data service. For more information about Boston-based Second Wind, please visit www.secondwind.com. 

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SOURCE Second Wind