Paul Allen

Project Co-ordinator
Centre for Alternative Technology

An electrical engineer, Paul joined the Centre for Alternative Technology in 1988, developing a wide range of renewable energy systems including solar powered medical systems for use overseas. Offering 30 years’ experience initiating ‘ahead of the curve’ research projects, backed by strong technical and practical experience, Paul has led the ground-breaking Zero Carbon Britain research for over 12 years; leading on the development of six reports and liaising directly with Government, business, public sector and the arts to share their findings.  He has a wide breadth of public speaking experience from UNFCCC COP conferences to local council training.

Paul has been a member of the Wales Science Advisory Council (2010-14), the Climate Change Commission for Wales (2007-2015) and a board member of the International Forum for Sustainable Energy (2008-2013) He was co-author “Culture Shift” report for Arts Council Wales.