5 minutes with … Ryan Mee at Eco2Solar

2026-05-15T06:00:00

The firm’s CEO on helping to grow the company over 16 years, the misconceptions about solar energy use in the UK, rising to many challenges while on the ‘solarcoaster’ and how surfing helps to recharge his batteries

Why did you choose construction as a career?

In my mid-20s I worked in Australia for a few years. During this time, I was able to see how they are making good use of a natural resource that is abundant for them… solar energy.

I returned home wanting to find something meaningful to do that aligned with my values. Instilling the Australian approach to electricity generation – and tackling some of the misconceptions around solar in the UK – felt like the perfect fit.

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