We are POP
People Owned Power.
Power Of Plenty.
Piss Off, Polluters.
We put power in people’s hands by supporting communities to install, generate, store and share renewable energy. Street by street, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. We work with local tradespeople to develop their skills, making sure money made locally, stays invested in your community. Cutting bills without compromising energy security, for a fairer share of power for all.
We are on a mission to cut bills, reduce pollution and put power in the hands of households. We work with communities to generate their own power using the abundant renewable resource of solar energy. Direct from the sun.
We have a vision of a world where power flows in communities. Where neighbours share clean energy. Where homes are warm without costing the earth. Where your money stays invested in your community - not lining the pockets of a major polluter.
What makes us different?
We aren't like the other retrofit installers.
Community-first approach
We believe in the power of bringing people together.
Strengthening communities is central to the way we work.
Future-ready systems
The kit we fit works great today, and is ready for the energy system of tomorrow. We are building tech that can automate selling power at peak times, so you profit without lifting a finger.
An expert team who care
Our well-trained team has energy in their veins. Their passion for making sure your home is as energy efficient and cosy as possible powers them.
Our Team
We're a team of energy experts and digital nerds with a shared passion for the renewables revolution. For making homes more energy efficient. For getting money back into your pockets. For cleaner air and environments for the future.
We have over five decades of experience in renewable energy from the smallest panel to enormous solar farms. We are building a movement that brings communities together to start their own people-owned power plants, where the power is in your hands.
We are small but mighty - and if you like what we’re doing we’d be happy to hear from you.
Elliot Clarke
Business Development Manager
Elliot brings technical, financial, and development experience to his role as Business Development Manager in the South West and Wales.
He is paving POP’s path forward by collaborating with stakeholders and supporting neighbours on their Street Power Champion journey.
When not supporting changemakers in communities, he is hiking in the woods with his wife, Alice, and dogs, Willow and Daphne.
South West & Wales
Adejimi George-Coker
Business Development Support
As Sussex Business Development Support, Jimi takes care of sales and grows the POP family with bespoke quotes for homes.
With an MSc in Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability and a background in Environmental Science he believes in empowering people with the ability to make a positive impact on the world.
Outside of POP, he plays rugby at his local club.
Sussex
Robin Martin
Technical Lead & Trade Liaison
Robin’s first life in I.T. went from programming and process into electrical systems design and implementation across agricultural, brewery and industrial manufacturing sectors.
As Technical Lead & Trade Liaison at POP, Robin is passionate about taking back our power. His love of PV and battery storage stem from decades of energy system experimentation.
When not popping, Robin can be found playing in the woods, or dismantling something he probably shouldn’t.
Sussex
Dave Franklin
Chief Technology Officer
As our CTO, Dave builds the tech that powers POP - helping households save money and the environment.
With three decades of tech leadership from startup to big-tech, he believes great ideas start small and grow fast.
If he's not playing with the latest tech, he's probably out running or nursing a running injury!
London
Enerel Altankhuyag
Business Development Support
Enerel is bringing more people into the POP family in the South West and new communities; crafting bespoke quotes to find the perfect fit for your energy journey.
With an MSc in Sustainability Management and Innovation, and background in Architecture, she’s passionate about giving people the tools to positively impact the planet, one home at a time.
When not at work, you’ll find her outdoors: swimming, climbing or hiking.
South West & Wales
Ed Pearson
Business Development Manager
Ed works in Business Development at POP Energy, focusing on company growth through sales, partnerships, and relationship building.
His unconventional path into renewable energy traversed sustainable construction and carpentry, research, and music.
This mix of hands-on skills, curiosity, and creativity shapes their approach to his role: uncovering opportunities, connecting with people, and helping POP bring clean energy to more communities.
London
Joss Clapp
Project Lead
Joss is a seasoned renewable energy engineer, cutting his teeth in the early days of UK FiT as a one-man-band solar installer.
He brings creative problem-solving and hands-on experience from sales and design to installation and customer handover. He is well-versed in retrofitting energy efficiency measures in older houses whilst retaining their character and charm.
He is a passionate fingerstyle guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and Mercury-nominated musician.
North West
You?
We are always on the look out for energised people looking to put power back into people's hands. If you want to talk to us about how you could fit in our little energy system - do reach out to hello[at]pop[dot]energy
Howard Johns
Chief Executive Officer
Howard has solar entrepreneurship running through his veins.
With experience in founding and scaling solar projects - from installations (Southern Solar) to solar farms (ENcome UK) and utility-scale renewables (Bluefield Services) - through to leading advocacy groups: trade associations (Solar UK) and the first community-owned solar company (Ovesco).
A Microgeneration Leader of the Year, he has literally written the book on shifting energy systems - titled Energy Revolution: A Guide to Repowering the World.
Sussex
Simon Griffiths
Commercial Operations Director
As Commercial Operations Director, Simon leads on delivering community energy projects enabling partnerships throughout the supply chain.
He brings substantial experience in scaling renewable business and managing cross-functional international teams.
When Simon is not geeking out on data management systems and process flows, he is swimming or finding treasure!
Sussex
Jake Broughton
Project Delivery Support
As our Project Delivery Support, Jake keeps POP’s renewable projects running safely and smoothly: coordinating design, supply chain, compliance and customer handovers.
With environmental, health and safety experience across construction and energy industries, he keeps people safe while supporting the clean energy transition.
When not at work, Jake can usually be found on the tennis court: competing, coaching, or just hitting for fun.
London
Hannah Ballard
Head of Community & Marketing
Hannah spends her days getting the POP story out to communities and customers as our Head of Community & Marketing.
With an MSc in Global Development & Climate Change, she’s big into climate justice, and in building a fairer future for future generations.
Her decade of strategic communications experience is complemented with time spent in the Peaks, or reading novels on European night trains.
North West
