Our Team

  • Jake Bevan

    SALES

    Jake is responsible for quotes and customer services. He started his career as an apprentice electrician, but decided to pursue his passion for fitness and nutrition and became a Personal Trainer. For nine years he trained many members of the Gloucestershire business community, along with several high profile actors and Esport streamers.

    Will Nicoll approached Jake when we first proffered the idea of putting the existing home improvement company together with Tom’s solar business. Will had trained with Jake for several years, and always admired his professional attitude and attention to detail. He was the ideal person as the customer facing member of our team, as he has the electrical knowledge required in this field, coupled with a work ethic and enthusiasm that is second to none.

  • Sean Hamilton

    Sean Hamilton

    INSTALLATION

    Sean has been working in the Electrical industry since he was 16 years old, starting as an apprentice. During the early days of the Solar FIT, Sean fitted hundreds of Solar PV Installations, gaining valuable experience when the Solar industry was very new.

    Sean was chosen as head of installations due to his high technical knowledge, strong work ethic, and a meticulous eye for detail.

  • Jack Nicoll

    OPERATIONS

    Jack is overseeing all of the IT, marketing & administration. Jack has worked in the home improvement industry for a decade, along with running his own IT business doing website development & advertising.

    Jack has a keen eye for all things technology related, and almost a decade ago realised that Solar energy was the future for the modern home. However at the time, the technology was not feasible from a financial perspective. This has all changed with the adoption of solar technology worldwide driving prices down.

  • Will Nicoll

    CHAIRMAN

    Will Nicoll has been working in the home improvement industry in both retail and trade for over 40 years, and had great success with our open and simple pricing with Tradeframe.com. Will recognises the future potential of solar, and how even today it is very difficult to get a price without having to jump through hoops. That is how the idea of Solr was born. Will assists in all areas of the business, offering valuable advice from his extensive experience.

  • Tom Cutter

    Tom Cutter

    TECHNICAL

    Tom Started work in the electrical Industry in 1995 for his Fathers’ electrical contracting business. In the mid-2000’s Tom developed an interest in renewable energy, inspiring him to start Cutter Solar in 2009. It wasn’t long before this became a successful enterprise in its own right and Tom concentrated on running the business full time.

    Since then Tom has seen the ups and downs of the solar industry but has always kept at the forefront of the technical innovations in the renewables world, as technology has improved Tom has kept pace with the times, going back to Higher education to gain an HNC in electrical engineering in the mid-2010’s and gaining top-level qualifications in Energy storage and EV charging.

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    Charlotte Hammerson

    FINANCE

    Charlotte started in 2014 working as an administrator in our sister company, Tradeframe. Always striving to push herself further professionally, Charlotte trained to become an accountant, achieving her NVQ 3 Accounting qualification while working for us. She now heads the accounts department of both Tradeframe & Solr.

Our Story

Looking to power your home or business with high-quality, affordable renewable energy? Look no further than Solr!

We had a simple vision: to provide top-notch solar panel systems with transparent, easy-to-understand pricing. To make this a reality, we combined the technical expertise of Cutter Solar, led by industry veteran Tom Cutter with the innovative, customer-friendly approach of Tradeframe.com, which revolutionized the window and door industry with its open pricebook and online purchasing process. With Solr, you'll get the best of both worlds: top-of-the-line solar panels and a hassle-free buying and aftercare experience. Get ready to join the growing community of environmentally conscious customers who have chosen Solr for their renewable energy needs!


Our Accreditations

Accreditations can be confusing, with lots of acronyms and vague explanations about what they do. We have listed all of our accreditations below with a simple explanation about what they offer.

We are proud to be members of the following groups:-

MCS

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest-quality solar panel systems available. That's why we have sought accreditation from a number of organizations that are dedicated to maintaining rigorous standards of excellence in our industry. One of these is the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which ensures that companies installing solar panels and other renewable energy products are meeting the highest standards of quality and safety. To be eligible for certain programs like the Smart Export Guarantee, it's important to choose an installer who is certified by the MCS.

NAPIT

Another accreditation that we're proud to have earned is from NAPIT, a leading organization that provides training, testing, and certification for a wide range of electrical installation work. When we are certified by NAPIT, our work is subject to rigorous office audits and site inspections to ensure that everything is up to the highest possible standard. This means that we can provide you with the assurance that your solar panel installation is carried out to the best possible quality.

RECC

We take pride in providing excellent customer service, which is why we are proud to be accredited by the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC). RECC is an organization that sets out strict consumer protection standards to ensure that anyone purchasing a renewable energy product is getting the best possible service. This means that we are committed to carrying out all of our jobs - from the initial quotation to the final installation - in a professional and fair manner, giving you the peace of mind you need to invest in renewable energy for your home or business. You can find out more about RECC by clicking here.

Trustmark

Trustmark are the only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for domestic work. Trustmark was established to help consumers find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople for home repairs and improvements, Trustmark assesses the skills, trading practices, and customer service of tradespeople to ensure they meet certain standards. Consumers using Trustmark-registered businesses have the assurance of quality and professionalism, and we are regularly monitored and audited to maintain our status. You can find out more by clicking here.

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