Business Details
15 Years
experience
Renewable Energy Solutions for Homes & Businesses
Green Nation is a renewable energy company with over a decade of experience developing and managing solar generation projects across the UK. We specialise in large-scale solar farms, rooftop installations for homes and businesses, and asset management services. Our team has built strong relationships with investors, landowners, local authorities, and communities to deliver sustainable energy solutions. We played a pivotal role in the early development of the UK's solar sector and continue to drive innovation in renewable energy. Our expertise spans project development, technical asset management, and financial structuring for solar infrastructure.We are committed to supporting the UK's clean power target by 2030 through projects like the Whitestone Solar Farm. Our approach combines technical excellence with community engagement to ensure long-term benefits for all stakeholders. With offices in Somerset, we manage 75 solar farms and 70 commercial rooftop installations nationwide. Our team's collective experience includes roles at leading energy firms and Fortune 500 companies, ensuring world-class execution for every project.
Services
Solar Farm Development
Rooftop Installations
Asset Management
Battery Storage
Community Projects
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience developing solar infrastructure across the UK
- Our team includes experts with backgrounds in Fortune 500 companies and leading energy firms
- We manage 75 solar farms and 70 commercial rooftop installations nationwide
- We pioneered community solar projects like Whitelake Solar Farm with Key4Life
- Our technical team delivers optimisation projects including inverter repowering and system upgrades
What people say
Technical expertise
Community benefits
Long-term partnerships
Reliable income
Environmental impact
Services
Solar Farm Development
We develop utility-scale solar farms across the UK, from site identification through planning permission to construction and grid connection. Our expertise includes environmental impact assessments, community engagement, and securing project financing. We deliver turnkey solutions that blend into the landscape while generating clean electricity for thousands of homes.
Rooftop Installations
We design and install rooftop solar systems for businesses, schools, and public buildings. Our power purchase agreements allow clients to reduce energy costs without upfront investment. We handle all aspects from planning permissions to ongoing maintenance, ensuring optimal system performance throughout the installation's lifecycle.
Asset Management
We manage 75 solar farms and 70 commercial rooftop installations nationwide. Our services include performance monitoring, maintenance coordination, revenue management, and regulatory compliance. Our technical team implements optimisation projects to maximise energy output and extend asset lifespans through component upgrades and system improvements.
Battery Storage
We develop standalone and co-located battery storage solutions to complement solar generation. These systems help balance grid demand, store excess solar energy, and provide frequency response services. Our projects enhance grid stability while increasing the value of renewable energy assets through improved dispatchability.
Community Projects
We create community-focused solar projects that deliver local benefits and environmental improvements. Our Whitelake Solar Farm partners with Key4Life charity, funding employment programs for at-risk youth. We work with local stakeholders to ensure projects provide economic, social, and environmental value to host communities.
People
Jonathan Thompson
Founder & CEO
Founded Green Nation in 2011 after 30 years in technology and energy sectors. Holds Cambridge PhD, former 3 Mobile Director, and Virgin Media executive. Leads strategic direction while maintaining focus on ethical business practices.
Sergio Zappulo
Head of Large-Scale Development
Leads solar farm development with 18 years' experience in renewable energy projects. Specialises in planning consents for major infrastructure projects. Joined Green Nation in 2024 to expand our national project pipeline.
Helen Hardaker
Head of Solar Asset Management
Manages our solar asset portfolio with 10 years' industry experience. Previously at British Solar Renewables. Has doubled team size and assets under management since joining Green Nation in 2019.
Rosalind Alexander
Finance Director
Chartered Accountant with Deloitte background. Oversees financial strategy and reporting. Ensures alignment between commercial objectives and our renewable energy mission across all business operations.
Charlie Dunn
Senior Technical Asset Manager
Manages operational assets since 2018 with 11 years' solar industry experience. Coordinates major maintenance projects and optimisation initiatives across our portfolio of solar farms and rooftop installations.
Questions
What solar projects does Green Nation develop?
We develop utility-scale solar farms, commercial rooftop installations, and community solar projects across the UK.
How do landowners benefit from solar farms?
Landowners receive secure, index-linked income while maintaining agricultural use of their land through grazing arrangements.
What services do you offer businesses?
We fund, install, and manage rooftop solar systems with no upfront costs through power purchase agreements.
How do you engage with local communities?
We work closely with communities during planning and deliver local benefits like our Whitelake Solar Farm partnership with Key4Life charity.
What is your asset management scope?
We manage 75 solar farms and 70 commercial rooftops, handling maintenance, performance optimisation, and revenue collection.
Can homeowners access solar power?
Yes, we install free rooftop systems for homeowners who pay only for the electricity they use.
