About us
Our expertise covers every stage of a project’s life cycle from origination to construction of an efficient and sustainable solar solution. We have years’ of experience in the solar industry and are a skilled team of dedicated professionals that work alongside our partners, stakeholders, and clients to deliver projects of the highest standard.
In the past, we have both independently and collaboratively spearheaded solar projects of varying sizes across the UK and continental Europe, boasting considerable expertise in project origination and development.
Our investors and network of partners help us ensuring projects are delivered through to commercial operation.
Meet the team
Alister Wormsley
Chairman
Alister is the Chairman of Furlong Board of Directors. An experienced private equity professional, he was responsible for overseeing investments worth several hundred million pounds. He is a partner at Compass Partners, one of the leading specialist private equity firms focussed on acquiring portfolios of debt or equity from other PE firms, banks, hedge funds and corporates.
Ramin Dilmaghanian
Managing Director
Ramin has been working in this industry for over 18 years and was involved in the development and construction of over 500 MWp of solar projects in the UK and overseas (Solarcentury, Yingli, Namene). His focus is on developing large and mid-scale solar energy projects with financeable business models. He holds Batchelor’s and Master’s degrees from Imperial College and an MBA from London Business School.
Beatrice Moda
Project Development Director
Beatrice has over 13 years of experience in renewables and environmental services industries (WElink, Yingli, Namene). She has experience across the life cycle of solar development, from origination of greenfield projects to the sale of operating assets. An expert project director, she focuses on stakeholders’ management and contracts negotiation. She leads the development team at Furlong Energy and holds Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Management from Bocconi University, Milan.
Shadab Irvani
Business Development Director
Shadab has been working in business and real estate for over 30 years. He worked on various infrastructure projects in the MENA region, including solar developments, and has continued to work on property related matters in the UK. Since 2019 he has been focusing on the developing solar projects in UK, an experienced project originator and contract negotiator, Shadab is well connected in the business community. He holds a degree in law from the University of London.
Dr. Phil Maher
Technical Director
Drawing on an engineering background, Phil has 20 years’ experience in design and installation of renewable energy systems. In his previous role he provided consultancy and project management services specialising in the implementation of innovative generation schemes predominantly focused on hydropower. His experience includes feasibility studies, design and implementation of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. He holds a PhD from the Nottingham Trent University and a MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University.
Archie Fraser
Investment Director
Archie has a strong network of industry connections and a proven ability to attract investment. He has successfully secured
third-party financing for 2GW of solar and battery storage projects. Since 2012 Archie has held senior roles within renewable energy developers (Solarcentury, Statkraft) contributing to the growth of their businesses from construction to development and to ownership and operation as an IPP, and from the UK market to Continental Europe, Latin America and Africa. He trained as a lawyer at Slaughter and May, and later moved into corporate finance at Kleinwort Benson. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Classics from the University of Oxford, Magdalen College.
Alex Milne
Project Manager
Passionate about sustainable energy solutions, Alex is a part of Furlong Energy’s project development team. With an undergraduate degree in European Studies from Maastricht University and a work history in financial business development, Alex excels in optimising projects for maximum efficiency. Alex is a strong communicator and works on both large-scale developments and Solar to EV Charging projects.
Janine Carvalho
Junior Project Manager
Janine is a Geography (BSc) graduate from the University of Bristol with a strong passion for geospatial analysis and sustainable development. As an integral member of Furlong Energy’s project development team, she leverages her expertise to drive innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Janine is known for her problem-solving mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Shane Woodroffe
Non-Executive Director
Shane is an experienced financier and investment professional and was the CFO at Rezolv Energy, a European clean energy platform backed by the $6 billion Actis Energy V fund. Shane is a civil engineer and has been active in the energy sector since 1996, holding various private equity, debt financing, and financial and technical advisory roles. Shane has an MBA and a LLM in international financial law.
