Thomas Kneen

CEO @ Ethical Power

About

CEO and Founder of Ethical Power – an international developer, builder, operator and owner of solar and BESS projects and the UK’s only vertically integrated renewable energy company. Currently delivering over 200MW of construction projects with more than 300MW under management. Successfully partnered with Napier Park Global Capital, a US-based alternative and real asset investment firm, and Hive Energy, global leaders in green energy and circular economy. 2021 winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race (2021 IRC overall winner) with owned boat JPK 11.80 Sunrise. In December 2022, Sunrise also competed in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, winning her class by almost 6 hours and finishing 25th overall, despite breaking the boom mid-race. I’m proudly known for my resilience, integrity and insatiable drive for excellence. These qualities help me succeed both in business and competitive racing.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Greater Plymouth Area

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Waste to Energy, Biomass, Alternative Energy, Sustainable Energy, Sustainability, New Business Development, Cleantech, Water, Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Wind, Business Strategy, Energy, Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Development

Experience

CEO

Ethical Power

2017-3 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

Exeter, United Kingdom

In 2017, Ethical Power acquired an ICP business which provides HV services to both third-party and group-owned projects. Further expansion and growth followed. Today Ethical Power is the UK’s only vertically integrated renewable energy company specialising in solar power and large-scale battery storage projects, from initial development and design, through construction, grid connection and finally operation and optimisation of projects. With remarkable growth since inception in 2010, Ethical Power is now a global player, including European territories and New Zealand.

Director

Ethical Power

2010-6 - 2017-3 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Exeter, United Kingdom

Founded Ethical Power with Peter McIntosh in 2010 to exploit opportunities in the renewable energy market. Ethical Power was initially a local rooftop solar installer in Cornwall. Working with the best people in the industry and focusing on delivering quality installations, Ethical Power quickly build a reputation for excellence and became a turnkey EPC and O&M provider for solar PV projects across the UK.