D ean Solon is a self-made American billionaire who is the founder and CEO of Shoals Technologies Group, a leading manufacturer of electrical balance of system (EBOS) solutions for solar energy projects. An electrician by trade, Solon started his career by founding a company that provided services to the automotive industry. He later identified a major opportunity in the nascent solar power industry.

He founded Shoals in 1996 and pioneered the development of pre-fabricated, plug-and-play electrical systems for large-scale solar farms. These systems, which include cabling, combiners, and connectors, dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of wiring a solar project, a major pain point for developers. This innovation made Shoals a critical supplier to the rapidly growing solar industry. Solon took the company public in a highly successful IPO in 2021, turning his founding stake into a multi-billion dollar fortune.