CHRIS GREENWOOD
Head of Research
New Energy Finance, UK

Chris Greenwood is Head of Research at New Energy Finance (NEF), the world’s leading independent provider of research to investors in renewable energy, biofuels, low-carbon technologies and the carbon markets.  He joined the company in 2005.

NEF covers all sectors of clean energy: renewables (wind, solar, marine, geothermal, mini-hydro, biomass); biofuels; energy architecture (supply-side and demand-side efficiency, energy-smart buildings, smart distribution, power storage, carbon capture and sequestration); hydrogen and fuel cells; carbon markets and services.  Global clean energy investment is estimated at $148.4bn in 2007, with annual growth rates exceeding 50% over the last three years. 
Our client base consists of senior and mid-level executives at over 400 blue-chip companies across the world.  We are growing at triple rates annually.  Please visit our websites at www.newenergyfinance.com and www.newenergymatters.com for more information.

Chris’s responsibilities include managing NEF’s research and analysis activities.  This involves understanding the value chains and micro-economics of each clean energy sector, mapping organisations and investors, and analysing investment activity.  Chris ensures that clients’ needs are met through NEF’s publications and analysis services.

Chris has 15 years of analysis, consulting and management experience from a number of roles within European energy companies, consultancy and IT services organisations.  He holds a B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, London.