Will Hitchcock

Will Hitchcock is an experienced professional in the solar energy and IT sectors, currently serving as Founder and CEO of Above, an aerial inspection and data analytics company focused on the utility-scale solar industry. As Chair of the Utility Scale Technical Working Group at Solar Energy UK, Will represents a key segment of the energy value chain, and as a Committee Member at BSI, offers strategic insights into industry standards. Will has a strong consulting background with Will Hitchcock Consulting and is a co-founder of Green Energy Nayland, the UK's first community-owned solar cooperative. Previous roles include Programme Director at Push Energy, where Will led utility-scale solar PV projects, and extensive IT management roles at Linklaters and Chase de Vere, demonstrating a robust foundation in both project management and technology. Will holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Air Transport Engineering from City, University of London, along with various engineering qualifications from Suffolk New College.