Meet the 361 Community Renewables team

Founder of 361 Community Renewables. Jon has a BSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Leeds University. He worked in the UK Power Industry for 17 years and was CEO for the Avon Wildlife Trust for 12 years. In 2011, he helped set up Low Carbon Gordano, a Community Benefit Society in North Somerset which raised around £3m and developed 3MW of solar PV in two locations. He is a current Trustee of charity 361 Energy and a former chair.

Paul is Chair and a founding member of the charity 361 Energy. He studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and has a PhD in Materials Science. He has worked in the solar industry and taught renewable energy at Petroc. He has worked for National Energy Action (NEA) since 2016, where he is a Senior Innovation and Technical Evaluation Coordinator. His work there focuses on research and trials with energy saving and renewable technologies for fuel poor households.

Martin is an experienced branding and communications specialist working at the intersection of design, sustainability, and community empowerment. Martin helps bridge the gap between local action and global challenges—amplifying initiatives in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and community support across Devon.
He is Director of Sustainable Business Resource, a purpose-led venture dedicated to innovation and regenerative business practices, bringing together cross-sector partners—from educators and artists to farmers and marine leaders. Recent collaborations with students include Sustainability Festival events and development of The Earth Scholar Project with Petroc College.

Nicola has over 20 years of experience in sustainability and an MSc in Environmental Management for Business. She is currently Head of Sustainability Programmes at the University of Exeter. Previously she was Operations Manager for the North Devon Biosphere. She was a founding member of 361 Energy, a former Chair and current Trustee.