SOLAR AND INTEGRATED ROOFING PROVIDER, Forster Group, has partnered with renewables expert, Chris Roberts to help develop its operational strategy.

As a technical expert, Chris Roberts will help to maximise the company’s offering to clients, while driving forward its commitment to quality standards and to supporting a smart, affordable energy transition.

Clean Energy Expert

Chris has been in the UK renewables industry for 20 years having founded and managed a variety of start-ups focusing on solar and battery storage. As a founder and non-executive director of the UK solar PV standards body, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), Chris has built relationships with industry leaders across the UK. Chris also managed the UK government’s first multi-technology renewable energy grant scheme – Clear Skies.

Chris Roberts, founder and non-executive director of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme

Commenting on his collaboration with Forster Group, Chris Roberts said: “I’ve seen, first-hand, the impact Forster Group has had on the energy sector over the past three decades so it’s incredibly exciting to join the team. I’m looking forward to helping them develop their operational strategy, and offering some fresh ideas in order to help the company reach even more customers who could benefit from solar energy.”

Roofing and Solar Services

With an award-winning track record spanning 30 years, Forster Group provides roofing and solar services to house builders, public sector and community bodies, social housing landlords, commercial landlords and tenants, and the agriculture sector.

John Forster, Chair of Forster Group

John Forster, Chair of Forster Group, said: “Having worked with Chris on a number of initiatives, I really value the knowledge and expertise he can bring to Forster Group. It is great to have him on board.

“The energy we have used for most of the last century is changing and consumers now have a better understanding that carbon-based fuels need to be phased out faster. Our increasingly electric energy future needs to come from smart, affordable, renewable sources and Chris will be instrumental in helping us shape our strategy to maximise opportunities and contribute towards Scotland’s net zero targets.”

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