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).

  • Installation Assurance Authority
  • RECC
  • SunPower Premier Partner
  • MCS
  • TrustMark
  • Tesla Powerwall
Headshot of Ben Quick wearing a Simple Solar black polo shirt.

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.

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Headshot of Dan Barnes wearing a Simple Solar black polo shirt.

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.

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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.

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Appointment Setter

Lucy Ross

Hi, 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 Ashley

Rosie 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 Harris

At 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 Bater

Full team bio coming soon.

Surveyor

Anne Pike

Hi, 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 Gorman

Full team bio coming soon.

Surveyor

Rick Jarvis

Hi, 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 Hopwood

Dave 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 Anderson

Also known as Casper.

Full team bio coming soon.

PV Installer

John Doyle

John 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 Lewis

Hi, 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 Santos

Full team bio coming soon.

Lead Electrician

James Davies

Originally 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 Daniel

Full team bio coming soon.

Electrician

Darren Lester

Darren 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 Lakey

Hi, 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 Bender

Full 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.

See what homeowners across the South West say about working with Simple Solar.

5-star rated

Reviews from real homeowners

750+ installs • 5-star rating • South West coverage

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.

Why people choose us

  • Fast, detailed quotes

    tailored to your roof and your budget

  • Honest advice

    no scripts, no pressure

  • Premium kit, fair pricing

    top-tier systems without the fluff

  • Service that lasts

    support long after the panels go up