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Ben Ferguson

Co-executive Director

Ben Ferguson has over a decade of experience in community energy, serving as a founding member and director of Carmarthenshire’s Ynni Sir Gar project - delivering the county’s first ever community-owned wind turbine - and Community Energy in Pembrokeshire. With extensive technical knowledge of climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy at all scales, Ben has worked with a range of stakeholders – from community groups through to statutory bodies, local businesses, and multi-national developers.

Leanne Wood

Co-executive Director

Leanne Wood was the leader of Plaid Cymru from 2012-2018, and the first woman to represent the Rhondda in the Senedd, where she held responsibility for the party’s Sustainability, Environment, Social Justice, and Housing policies. A committed climate and social justice activist of more than 25 years, coupled with her experience of policy, governance, influencing and communication, she is a strong advocate for the much-needed rapid expansion of community energy.

Dave Gittins

Business Development Manager

Dave has 20 years of experience across the public and third sectors in Wales, with a strong track record of securing and distributing funding to support community development, carbon reduction, and renewable energy initiatives. Prior to this role Dave was Director for Wales at Severn Wye, leading teams delivering community-based climate action, community renewables, fuel poverty advocacy and innovation around smart local energy systems. Dave is also a director of Ynni Newydd which is building a community owned solar farm on the Flintshire border.

Dyfan Lewis

Marketing and Promotion Officer

Dyfan Lewis joined Community Energy Wales in 2020, prior to that he had worked as a translator, communications assistant and writer. Since taking on his role with Community Energy Wales, he has developed a keen interest in community development, and is especially interested in hearing about the stories around how community energy has had an impact at a grassroots level in Wales.

Gwenno Huws

Membership and Administration Officer

Gwenno joined Community Energy Wales as a Membership and Administrative Officer in December 2022. Originally from Cwm Prysor in North Wales, she now lives in Cardiff after spending three years in Aberystwyth studying a degree in International Politics. She’s previously worked for the Urdd and is now looking forward to learning more about community energy, especially learning more about the linguistic benefit that comes with it.

Llinos Price

Policy and Research Officer

Llinos is a Policy and Public Affairs Specialist with over 25 years’ experience shaping environmental and sustainable development policy across Wales and the UK. She has worked across the public, private and third sectors, leading policy strategy, research and advocacy, and engaging effectively with Government, Parliament and diverse stakeholders.

Lydia Godden

Energy Learning Network Co-ordinator

Lydia Godden joined Community Energy Wales as the Energy Learning Network Coordinator in 2024. Before this, she was the Policy and Research Officer at the Institute of Welsh Affairs focusing on how Welsh communities can retain greater economic benefits from commercial renewable energy projects. She has also worked at Public Affairs firm Cadno communications and has an MA in Welsh Government and Politics from Cardiff University. She strongly believes that community energy presents a bottom-up approach to tackle climate and social justice and reinvigorate Welsh communities.

Joshua Baker

Commercial and Asset Development Manager

Josh joined Community Energy Wales in 2026. Before joining Community Energy Wales, he worked as a Procurement Officer for Caerphilly County Borough Council. He has also worked as a Commercial Manager and Supply Chain Manager within the waste management industry. Josh is a fully qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS).

Mirna Amoêdo

Community Engagement Officer

Mirna Amoêdo joined Community Energy Wales in in March 2026. Originally from Brazil but considers herself a global citizen, having lived in 5 countries. She started her career as a teacher but has transition to working in sustainability when she studied Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford. Previously Mirna worked as Circular Economy Coordinator and now she is a Community Engagement Officer for CEW.

Joseph Kidd

Strategy Manager

Joseph is an energy sector specialist with over 20 years’ experience working across renewable energy development, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement in Wales and the UK. Throughout his career he has been passionate about ensuring that the transition to renewable energy delivers long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits for communities. He has worked across a wide range of renewable technologies including offshore and onshore wind, marine energy, and emerging hydrogen systems. Alongside his role with CEW supporting the strategic direction of the organisation, Joseph undertakes complimentary work with Climate Cymru focussing on policy related to community benefit for renewable energy development.

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