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GCL Solar Energy Reviews
Updated 20 Aug 2023
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Found 12 of over 12 reviews
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- 3.020 Aug 2023DirectorFormer EmployeeSan Ramon, CA
Pros
Pay is OK. people are nice
Cons
the company is ok and managerment is not very international and knowlwdgable on how to do business in US
- 1.017 Feb 2015Anonymous EmployeeCurrent EmployeeSan Francisco, CA
Pros
Most of the local staff cares. Everyone can pick their own office after mass exodus. Decent location. Somewhat decent pay (convinces you to stay with the company longer than you should)
Cons
Full on cost cutting mode now that the company has failed to generate revenue for the past 2 years running, mainly due to constantly changing expectations and zero real guidance from Chinese management. They are unwilling to put any money into the US office mainly because they do not understand how to do business in the US. Numerous China hires that are based purely on nepotism, offering China execs' children to stay in the US to play/shop (H1B visa factory). "Restructurings" every 6 months. New president can barely speak English and name/place drops in order to look relevant, yet no real understanding of how he's representing the company. GCL's reputation in the solar space is negative and the new president does not help. We do not pay our bills. To anyone! This tactic works in China, not in the US. Oh, the nice San Francisco office goes away in June. Hello Fremont!
3 - 3.02 Sept 2014Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Good, dedicated people really trying to make the company a success. Beautiful office in downtown San Francisco; great interaction with all levels of the company.
Cons
Everything is controlled by Corporate (in China). Decision making and funding process is not transparent at all; US office has little influence. Some late nights because of time difference with China. Management in China says one thing and does another.
- 4.09 Dec 2015Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsSan Francisco, CA
Pros
-International company breaking into the US Solar Market -Passionate team of industry solar and financial wizards working towards a common goal -Opportunity for growth within the company
Cons
-Tensions between the Chinese HQ and the local team -Over the years, lots of reorganization and change within departments -Greatly affected by the tariffs imposed on Chinese solar companies by the US Govt
3 - 5.021 Jan 2016Investor Relations SpecialistFormer Employee, more than 1 yearSuzhou, Jiangsu
Pros
Provides a great opportunity to learn about the securities and investments industry,There is something new everyday. Great learning opportunity. Everyone is very young and energetic. Great team work. Great location.
Cons
Opportunities for advancement or promotion are relatively limited,High turnover leads to increased workload among remaining staff
- 3.019 Dec 2018Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Flexible hours Worked with very innovative colleagues
Cons
Decision approval from China Need to spend 3-4 months/yr in total trips in China
- 4.023 Oct 2018Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
high compensation, great work enviroment, great infrastructure.
Cons
the management is chaotic, also, the company is far away from downtown.
- 2.027 Jan 2017Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Great office with views. Small team I'd like minded individuals.
Cons
Large disconnect between China and US.
- 5.02 Jul 2018Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Amazing output voltage capacity ratios
Cons
Little bit language barrier was there
- 3.022 Feb 2020Financial AnalystFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsSan Francisco, CA
Pros
happy environment and no pressure
Cons
time difference from China, sometimes have to stay late
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