Hi,

I’m Vishal, and I joined Spirit just a few months after Erica and Ian founded the business 15 years ago. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to play a key role in helping Spirit grow from a start-up to the thriving company we are today. Over the years, I’ve been involved in nearly every aspect of the business before officially becoming Operations Director in 2017.

I began my journey at Spirit as a CAD Designer and Project Manager, leveraging my degree in Architectural Technology & Design and my background in construction. This foundation allowed me to work hands-on with projects while developing our in-house design capabilities. When the industry boomed in 2010, we found ourselves growing to 10 installation teams nationwide and a workforce of over 100 employees - that was good fun!

Today, I mainly oversee the Project Management team and work closely with Justin, our Head of Installations, to deliver our most complex and larger commercial projects before assisting in all other areas of the business. Together, we’ve managed thousands of installations, learning and growing with every challenge. From fitting panels to roofs, walls, and custom-built structures, we’ve tackled it all now and welcome a challenge. A few standout moments for me include designing and installing the triangular solar panels at Marwell Zoo and overseeing Sparsholt College’s PV rollout, which was the largest PV installation at an educational institution at the time.

Beyond 'operational stuff', I assist our sales and commercial team with new business, supporting tenders and exploring new ideas and products to keep Spirit at the forefront of technology. My ultimate goal is to ensure our operations run smoothly, delivering exceptional customer service and top-quality installations to every customer, domestic or commercial.

Outside of work, I’m passionate about the natural world, DIY projects, and home renovations. I love getting hands-on and trying my hand at new trades - when my daughter allows me the time! I have a “retro” solar system at home, featuring 10 x BenQ 333W west-facing panels that were ahead of their time a decade ago and are still performing brilliantly.

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or drop me an email at vishalg @spiritenergy.co.uk.