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- Nick Spicer is CEO and co-founder of Your Eco, a B Corp-certified solar and battery storage company focused on commercial, industrial, and remote installations.
- Active in solar since 2011, Nick transitioned from a military career to the renewable energy sector.
- He served as an infantry commander in the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, leading combat units in Baghdad. This military background informs Your Eco’s disciplined project management and safety culture.
- Nick has delivered solar projects in sensitive and post-conflict zones, including:
- Nepal, following the 2015 earthquake (alongside Prince Harry)
- Don Bosco orphanage in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
- His resilience is further shown through extreme endurance feats, including:
- Canoeing 1,000 miles to the Arctic Circle
- Running across the Sahara Desert
- Swimming from Europe to Asia
- Your Eco recently refurbished a 20-year-old Solarcentury rooftop system at the National Trust HQ, restoring it to modern standards for another 30 years of service.
- The company is preparing to deliver the Caribbean’s largest rooftop solar installation, built to hurricane-level engineering standards.
- Your Eco applies military-grade safety protocols, including fall recovery planning, net testing, use of SolarEdge technology, and strict on-site quality checks.
- Amanda Spicer, Nick’s wife and co-founder, plays a central leadership role in the company’s operations, training, and culture. She arranged this podcast appearance.
- Nick’s closing message: The solar industry must scale responsibly. Safety, ethics, and technical quality are essential for long-term success.
