Gary Swan
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Gary Swan serves as the Chief Technical Officer at Alternus Clean Energy, where he brings over 30 years of construction and engineering expertise to the forefront of the company’s renewable energy projects. Since joining Alternus in 2021, Gary has been pivotal in advancing the design, construction, operation, and sale of nearly 1 GWp of renewable energy assets. His remarkable track record is underscored by his ability to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, while fostering successful client and partner relationships.
Prior to his role at Alternus, Gary played a key role in the construction of several large-scale wind and solar projects as Acting Technical Director for Actis Energy’s portfolio companies, AELA Energia in Chile and BioTherm Energy in Africa. His leadership was crucial in ensuring the successful completion of these complex projects, which further solidified his reputation as an industry leader in renewable energy development.
Gary’s extensive experience also includes nearly six years at Mainstream Renewable Power, where he served as Head of Construction. In this role, he oversaw the delivery of wind and solar projects across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa, taking them from construction through to operation. His role involved managing key relationships with Mainstream’s JV partners, including Actis and their JV platforms, Lekela Power (Africa) and AELA Energia. Gary was an integral member of the project Steering Committees and served as an alternate director on project company boards. Additionally, he held interim responsibility for all safety, security, and quality aspects within the Mainstream group over a two-year period.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin, and an MSc in Project Management from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin. His technical expertise, combined with his project management acumen, makes him a driving force in ensuring that Alternus Clean Energy continues to lead in the global renewable energy sector.