Chris Hewett | Chief Executive
Solar Energy UK

Chris Hewett, Chief Executive, Solar Energy UK

Chris Hewett became Solar Energy UK's Chief Executive in 2018, bringing 25 years of experience dealing with environmental and energy issues. Previously, he was Head of Climate Change for the Environment Agency, an Associate at Green Alliance, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Now in charge of Solar Energy UK, Chris oversees a community of more than 350+ member companies working in solar and energy storage in the UK and is Co-Chair of the UK Government-Industry Solar Taskforce. His leadership continues to be instrumental in shaping the organisation's trajectory as a leading force in pursuing a cleaner furture and more sustainable energy landscape.

Appearances:



Day 1 - 23rd September @ 10:00

Opening remarks

Day 2 - 24th September @ 11:10

Panel: Discussing the global solar market and opportunities for UK players

  • Explore global strategies and policies accelerating solar adoption worldwide
  • Discuss innovations and collaborations driving sustainability in solar technology
  • Highlight challenges and opportunities for scaling solar solutions to meet future energy demands

Day 3 - 25th September @ 11:50

Solar Energy UK Panel: Trade union engagement with the solar and storage sector

  • Explore the role of trade unions in promoting fair working conditions in solar and storage projects
  • Discuss how unions can support workforce development and training in the sector
  • Highlight successful collaborations between unions and solar companies to drive growth
last published: 01/Sep/25 13:55 GMT
last published: 01/Sep/25 13:55 GMT

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