A talented team passionate about your success
Sol PV Group’s success relies heavily on the quality and effectiveness of the solutions we’re able to provide to our clients. Our experts not only thrive in establishing greener power alternatives to the nation’s businesses, but they care about the possibilities of renewable technologies and what these could mean for the future of the commercial sector.
The genuineness of our team shines through in every project they manage – evident by the many 5* customer reviews we regularly receive – a fact that’s only enhanced by the in-depth knowledge we’re able to bring to the table.
The faces behind Sol PV Group
Tony Waite
C.E.O
Tony started out in the renewable
energy sector nearly 20 years ago from
a belief that solar power was the best way to produce real credible solutions for businesses that wanted freedom from the grid. Having successfully overseen hundreds of commercial solar installs in all different sectors Tony's experience in the renewables sector is second to none.
T: 01422 647817 E: tony@solpvgroup.co.uk
Chris Marsden
C.O.O
Chris started out his career in the
HV commercial electrical field gathering
extensive knowledge and accreditation within this sector, after 15 years he moved into the renewables side of electrical contracting specifically solar. Chris is our Operations Director on site liaising on a day-to-day basis with our customers and overseeing all installation are run safely and smoothly on every site.
T: 01422 647817 E: chris@solpvgroup.co.uk
Mark Bottomley
C.T.O
Mark studied Physics with
Astrophysics at The University of Manchester alongside Dr Brian Cox (BBC1), Marks heads up our design and survey team his experience is invaluable to Sol PV Group allowing us to offer the most productive, efficient and accurate solutions to our customers.
T: 01422 647817 E: mark@solpvgroup.co.uk
James Thompson
Site Ops Director
James has been in the renewables
sector for over 10 years helping to phase
out fossil fuels and helping meet carbon reduction targets. James assists with the company’s rapid growth, and is responsible for monitoring projects and ensuring that all jobs are delivered and completed on time, within budget to SOL PV’s full potential. James also manages the schedule of works and delegates tasks to teams; to guarantee that each phase of the job is completed as planned.
T: 01422 647818 E: james@solpvgroup.co.uk
Joe Gallagher
Design & Project Manager
Joe has recently moved into the
renewable energy sector, due to its
continuing growth and admiration for clean energy. Joe has over 10 years’ experience working with Computer Aided Design and qualified as a Building Services Design Engineer over 5 years ago. Now he is currently in the process of obtaining his project management qualifications and is extremely keen to continue to extend his knowledge in the renewable energy sector and use his skillset to make a positive impact for us at SOL PV Group Ltd.
T: 01422 647817 E: joe@solpvgroup.co.uk
Andy Wilkinson
Design Manager
Andy is a degree qualified electronic
and mechanical engineer with a wealth
of engineering knowledge gained over 3 decades across multiple sectors, roles and projects. Proficient in software engineering, AutoCAD design and communications protocols.
T: 01422 647817 E: andy@solpvgroup.co.uk
Michael Callighan
Junior Project Manager
Michael began his career within renewables
due to his belief that everyone has a responsibility to tackle climate change and ever increasing CO2 levels. Michael’s role as Junior Project Manager helps to achieve this is by offering clean energy solutions which not only benefit the environment but are also financially beneficial for consumers. Michael’s responsibilities include working alongside key suppliers, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure that projects are always delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
T: 01422 647817 E: michael@solpvgroup.co.uk
Jill Playfair
Finance Manager
Jill joined a major high street bank as a
school leaver, a career that lasted 18 years and was broadly based, spanning from their London HQ economics department, to local branch banking and other specialised areas including portfolio management, mortgages and performance management. She left to do a ‘later’ life degree in the Humanities at the University of London, followed by a postgrad degree at the University of Manchester, eventually joining the staff in various roles but notably as Operations Manager in their IT and bio lab commercial facilities arm. Jill returned to finance when she retrained to become a self-employed bookkeeper supporting a number of SMEs.
T: 01422 647817 E: accounts@solpvgroup.co.uk
Fiona Waite
Financial Director
Fiona`s role as Financial Director drives
Sol PV Group's financial health by working alongside each department head ensuring that we continue to grow in a profitable, long term upwards curve. Fiona has developed an extensive network of key supplier partnerships over her years in the industry allowing Sol PV Group to offer some of the most competitive systems in the marketplace.
T: 01422 647817 E: fiona@solpvgroup.co.uk
Richard Wheale
Richard has 20 years of experience
in commercial and corporate finance with
The Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank plc where he has supported business growth across the SME sector.
He has also worked as a consultant utilising his background in engineering to improve operational efficiencies.
Richard is responsible for the financial health of the business and plays a key role in developing relationships with clients and partners across our supply chain.
C.F.O
T: 01422 647817
Brett Reynolds
C.S.O
Brett started working in the
renewables industry back in 2011 originally
working with Tony and Chris in the boom period that was driven by the FiT. Since 2015, Brett has worked in the commercial solar sector predominantly on the manufacturer supply side working as country Sales Managers for well established brands such as Q Cells and Viridian. Brett brings an unrivalled amount of knowledge and experience in the UK solar industry to the business.
T: 01422 647817 E: brett@solpvgroup.co.uk
Indy Marsden
Office Manager
Indy’s role as office manager at
SOL PV Group consists of administrative
support, new starter set up, management and maintaining office staff in line with the company. Helping to coordinate jobs weekly liaising with directors and the installation teams, maintaining databases, collecting expense data along with health and safety support. Indy is eager to help the business grow and meet its full potential.
T: 01422 647817 E: indy@solpvgroup.co.uk
Phil Tucker
Project Manager
Phil has been working in the
electrical sector for 20 years with over
a decade installing and managing PV projects. Along with experience, Phil brings a passion for the renewable energy sector and a strong belief in its future. Phil is keen to help the business keep up to date with the rapid evolution of PV products, spending time looking into new technologies to keep Sol PV Group at the leading edge.
T: 01422 647817 E: phil@solpvgroup.co.uk
Luke Ford
Design Apprentice
Luke’s role as design apprentice is
helping in the design of commercial
scale solar PV systems, modelling panels and using industry-specific design software; such as Solar edge and PV Sol. Creating drawings to help generate customer proposals.
T: 01422 647817 E: luke@solpvgroup.co.uk
Tom Dunne
Health and Safety Manager
Tom has worked in H & S for a decade,
starting out as a trainer and helping candidates achieve qualifications. Training in H & S and has many different qualifications within the H & S sector. Tom is currently undertaking a NEBOSH In Construction, this will support with managing the day-to-day H & S within the organisation, making sure that regular checks of equipment, workplaces and personnel through inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation and standards, providing assessments and training to the needs of the company.
T: 01422 647817 E: tom@solpvgroup.co.uk
Sylvie Wilson
B.D.M.
Sylvie is our BDM, she has a wealth of experience in commercial & industrial solar PV since 2015 and it is her absolute passion. Sylvie drives forward the message that businesses need to embrace Solar PV to reduce their reliance on the grid, reduce their energy bills, reduce their carbon foot print and future proof their business.
T: 01422 647817 E: sylvie@solpvgroup.co.uk
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