After 12 years of exemplary service with the British armed forces, Chris left in 2008 to pursue a civilian career, converting his Royal Signals electrical training into ‘Approved Electrician Status’ and embarked on a new career as a Solar PV installer.
Chris set up Energi North East Ltd., a Solar PV installation, repair and monitoring company in 2016. Since this time, Energi North East Ltd. has developed into a reputable and reliable business serving the North East of England and beyond.
Building on his qualified electrician status, Chris gained his microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) registration in 2016. His hard work and attention to detail alongside his commercial acumen and his calm and friendly manner, he has steered his business from a small domestic Solar PV installer to one that regularly designs and delivers clean energy solutions to large commercial organisations.
Chris is supported by a small team who work to the high standards that he expects of them. A mixture of experience and youth, Chris is continually working to develop each of his team’s talents further to inspire and support them to become future leaders in the clean energy sector.
Passionate about helping people to transition to clean energy and reduce their carbon footprint and, as a father to a young child, Chris is even more motivated to lead his company to bring about a better future for the next generation. Since its formation, Energi North East has installed over 10 mw of solar panels. Chris is proud to be part of the drive to reduce emissions and play his part in the uk’s transition to clean energy.