ABOUT
With more than 15 years of experience in solar rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV and battery installation experience, Blue Sky Energy is ideally placed to design, procure, and construct your hybrid solar and battery storage project!
Blue Sky Energy is a merger of Blue Sky Solar and Altum Energy’s LFP battery division, bringing together experience and expertise able to deliver best-of-breed projects for your home or business.
OUR TEAM
GORDON BROWN
Director
Gordon Brown is an energy advisor with a focus on hybrid solutions with battery energy storage technologies at the centre. He is an experienced entrepreneur and project manager with a demonstrated history of successes in energy related media and business development. As well as being skilled in management, stakeholder engagement, and business facilitation. Gordon is also the director of energy consultancy - Altum Energy (Pty) Ltd. He is also a lawyer by qualification holding a BSocSci(Economics) Llb (UKZN).
MICHAEL LEIGHTON
CEO
Michael Leighton is an electrical Engineer specialising in the Energy Sector. He holds a BSc and a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a MSc in Sustainability and Energy Engineering, and thus has a solid theoretical and practical background in the Energy Engineering field.
As a result of over six years in the field, he has a wealth of experience in both the public and private space of the Energy Sector, particularly in relation to solar PV project and construction management, technical design and installation, project licencing and permitting, tender development and management, stakeholder engagement, energy auditing and tariff modelling.
GARY DEYSEL
Technical Sales
Gary has been a part of the clean energy industry for over ten years and has a keen eye for
identifying clients’ needs and delivering tailored energy solutions that are built to last. Using the philosophy of ‘measure twice, cut once’, Gary will confidently advise on the best solution for each
unique situation and lay the foundation for a smooth and seamless entry into the green revolution.
LLOYD MACFARLANE
Co-founder & Shareholder
Lloyd has extensive qualifications in the areas of clean technology, corporate strategy, corporate sustainability, hybrid energy solutions and carbon & climate strategy, having worked with global brands, government and NGOs in South Africa, Europe, and the UK. Lloyd is the CEO of Veriport Ltd, and a Director at Altum Energy and GSA Campbell Consulting. Lloyd holds a B.Soc.Sci and an MBA.
LEANNE LOGAN
Project management & Administration
With over 18 years of experience in business and project management, Leanne has a consistent track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. She is skilled in the provision of high-level administration support and in coordinating large teams. Leanne is an innovative administrator with particular expertise in directing and enhancing administrative procedures and providing full support to ensure the delivery of an excellent client experience.