Driving the Path to Net Zero
Our Company
Solar Earth was founded in July 2015 in Vancouver Canada by a group of scientists, engineers, roadway experts, and entrepreneurs. Our vision is to lead the path toward a Net Zero world by transforming everyday infrastructure into a source of Solar Earth power.
Board of Advisors and Directors
Meng Weng
Founder & Executive Chairman
Meng is the former VP and Director of Research and Innovation at Thomson / Technicolor for Greater China. He has a further 10 years of intensive experience in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, including development in the areas of PV materials research, fabrication, and PV project deployment. Meng has lead 3 startups to successful exits.
Brian Johnson
Co-Founder & Director
Brian has been a practicing lawyer for over 30 years and acts as General Counsel for Solar Earth. Brian has specialized in the commercialization of intellectual property and co-founded the Canadian Legal Television Network in 2000. He is an active volunteer at the local national and international levels of amateur sport specializing in policy and governance.
Dr. Michael Whitwick
Chief Technology Officer
Michael has over 18 years experience in R&D in novel semi-conductor materials and in bringing innovative technologies to market. He has engaged in R&D at UBC, EPFL, and several well-known clean-tech start-ups. Michael executes his crucial functions of leadership, resource management and mentoring of colleagues to successfully lead all research programs at Solar Earth.
Anders Kruus
Chief Financial Officer
Anders is a CFO specializing in companies creating Cleantech & Renewable Power. He’s an expert on Cash Flow Management, Funding & Financing, Working Capital, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Investor & Lender Relations.
Peter Bradshaw
Director
Peter has been an internationally recognized leader in the mining industry from discovery to taking companies public. He is a company builder and founder of the Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals and Mining at the University of British Columbia. Peter was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dan Nanson
Director
Dan is a financial professional with an extensive background in power and utilities. He was previously with UK-based Centrica plc, where he focused on the financing of large scale, renewable energy projects. More recently, Dan was Head of Power & Utilities at MUFG Bank Canada. Dan holds the Canadian CPA and AMCT (UK) designations.