
Meet the team
Real people. Proper installs. No sales fluff.
We’re local, we’re hands-on, and we’ll tell you the truth about what you need (and what you don’t).

Director & Founder
Ben Quick
Ben helps lead Simple Solar with a focus on quality, reliability and customer trust, making sure every customer gets clear advice and a system that fits their home properly.

Director & Founder
Dan Barnes
Dan has spent the last 18 years working in the industry, starting as a heating and gas engineer before moving into heat pumps and biomass boilers, and eventually solar. With an installation background, he understands the process from the ground up and is always on hand to keep everything moving smoothly.
Outside of work, Dan is an avid skier, football fan and enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Office Manager
Hannah Harvey
Hannah supports customers and the team day to day, helping keep projects organised, communication clear and the customer journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Appointment Setter
Lucy RossHi, I’m Lucy. I am originally from Plymouth and recently joined the team at Simple Solar after spending the last few years travelling and working abroad. Outside of work I love being by the sea and spending time outdoors in the sun.
Office Contracts Manager
Rosie AshleyRosie brings a thoughtful and people-focused approach to the work she does. Collaboration, a keen eye for detail and problem solving help Rosie deliver work that is impactful and authentic.
Outside of work, Rosie enjoys early morning workouts, taking her kids to football and travelling back north to spend time with friends and family.
Customer Relationship Manager
Tanya HarrisAt Simple Solar, Tanya is here to make your journey simple, easy and enjoyable. As Customer Relationship Manager, she supports customers throughout the process, helping with questions and making sure everyone feels valued and well looked after.
Outside of work, Tanya enjoys spending time with family, catching up with friends and trying new places to eat and drink.
Surveyor
Mike BaterFull team bio coming soon.
Surveyor
Anne PikeHi, I’m Anne. I moved from telecommunications into solar — ironic really, because I still spend most of my day talking. I love getting to know customers and helping design the best solar setup for their home.
I’m also very particular about the finer details, making sure every system is planned to suit the customer’s needs.
Surveyor
Dave GormanFull team bio coming soon.
Surveyor
Rick JarvisHi, I’m Rick. I started my journey in renewables as a retrofit surveyor before making the move into solar & ASHP. My experience gave me a solid understanding of how homes work, which helps me recommend solutions that are practical, effective, and tailored to each property. I love helping homeowners make sense of renewable energy and finding systems that really work for them. Fair warning though, once I get talking about solar, it can be hard to stop.
Heat Pump Manager
Dave HopwoodDave ran his own plumbing and heating company for 35 years and is now looking towards semi-retirement, so Dan — his son — twisted his arm to help with the heat pumps.
Dave has been fitting heat pumps since they first came out, so he is our go-to guy.
Heat Pump Installer
Dan AndersonAlso known as Casper.
Full team bio coming soon.
PV Installer
John DoyleJohn is the most senior member of our crew, but still one of the most agile. He has just the right amount of cheeky and is always ready to do those awkward jobs that no one else likes.
PV Installer
Josh LewisHi, I’m Josh. My main goal is always to make the experience straightforward, stress-free and genuine from the first conversation to the finished install.
I try to keep things simple and easy to understand. If you ever have any questions, I’d be happy to answer.
Roofer
Angel Dos SantosFull team bio coming soon.
Lead Electrician
James DaviesOriginally from Cornwall but recently moved to Plymouth, James is dad to three boys, including twins. He has been an electrician for 11 years and has heaps of experience installing solar and heat pumps.
James is very fussy and would describe himself as a bit of a perfectionist.
Electrician
Robbie DanielFull team bio coming soon.
Electrician
Darren LesterDarren is a recent addition to the company, coming from a long background of varied electrical installations with a passion for renewables.
He is a proud father to one boy, keen guitarist and songwriter.
Apprentice Electrician
Casey LakeyHi, I’m Casey. I’m new to the industry and keen to learn as much as I can while building a service people can rely on.
Outside of work, I’m usually spending time with my family or with my girlfriend.
Apprentice Electrician
Lucan BenderFull team bio coming soon.
Why we started Simple Solar
Simple Solar began with one mission: make renewable energy straightforward, good value, and genuinely helpful. We saw too many people being confused, oversold, or priced out.
So we built a local team that does it properly—smart design, tidy installs, clear pricing, and support that sticks around.

Customer reviews
What people say about us.
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Our journey so far
- 2022
- Founded in Plymouth by Dan & Ben. Mission: solar without the nonsense.
- 2023
- MCS certified. SunPower Premier Partner. Added batteries + EV chargers.
- 2024
- 500+ installs. Expanded across Devon & Cornwall (and beyond).
- 2025
- Smart monitoring, smarter design tools, better savings modelling.
- 2026 (pending)
- 2026 plans are in motion. Watch this space.
