Our Story

OpenSolar exists to accelerate the adoption of solar and renewable energy globally. Read about our story, our values and the incredible team that makes it all possible.

In 2019, solar industry veterans Adam Pryor and Andrew Birch set out to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time – scaling solar energy adoption to meet global climate goals.

A photo and signature of Andrew Birch and Adam Pryor

With over 25 years of combined experience, they knew that empowering solar installers was key to accelerating the transition to clean energy. So, they created OpenSolar—the world’s first free, end-to-end platform designed to help solar professionals grow their businesses and streamline their operations.

OpenSolar’s mission is simple: to make the best solar design and project management tools accessible to every installer, anywhere, without the burden of expensive software licenses. By offering our platform for free, we enable installers to reinvest their resources into their businesses, driving efficiencies that will power the future of solar.

As we move toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, OpenSolar is here to support the professionals at the forefront of this change. Together, we’re building a world where solar is the go-to energy choice for all.

Our values

Mission Driven

Our team is here to accelerate the transition to a world powered by sunshine.

We harness our passion and commitment to digitize and scale this important planet-saving solution – but time is tight, and there’s no time to lose.

User Centric

We seek to deeply understand our users so we can make products that improve their lives.

It’s their perspective that matters most, so we meticulously research their lived experience, listen hard and always learn.

Open & Honest

We are open to give and receive feedback, open to new ways of seeing things and other perspectives.

We are always open to learning from others and exploring alternative, better ways of achieving the mission.

Simplicity

Simple is always better. Simplicity helps our users deliver the mission.

We make things as simple as possible, but no simpler.

Excellence with Humility

Excellence is not about being perfect, it’s about always seeking excellence in everything we do, and having the humility to learn new ways to improve.

Our Executive Team

At the heart of OpenSolar’s success is our dynamic leadership team, united by a shared passion for innovation and a commitment to our mission.
Andrew Birch

CEO and Co-founder

Adam Pryor

CTO and Co-founder

Lavinia Davinson

Global Head of Operations

Joe Abel

Global Head of Finance & Monetization

Patrick Crane

Global Head of Growth

Louise Butterworth
Louise Butterworth

Global Head of User Success

Oz Wilks

Global Head of Product

Andy Rose

Global Head of Commercial

Tom Karemacher
Tom Karemacher

Global Head of Sales

Tom Byrne
Tom Byrne

Global Head of Software

The OpenSolar crew around the world

400+ years of combined solar experience, and counting! That’s what the OpenSolar crew brings to work every day to help you grow your solar business.

A world map that places a pin in each area that OpenSolar crew members reside