The Nordic Generation Team has decades of successful experience in wind and solar development and construction.
Each team member is mindful about how our work impacts the world around us and ensuring we drive value for all stakeholders.
Philip Duggan
Founder and CEO
Philip has been investing and developing projects in the renewable energy and fuels sector for the past 20 years. He has successfully delivered wind farms, solar parks, fuel cell technology and SAF investments across Europe. Philip is also Executive Chairman of Nordic Generation Fuels (www.nordicgenerationfuels.com) – Finland’s leading eSAF developer. Philip has a BSc from the London School of Economics.
Marko Salmela
Head of Finland, Managing Director
marko.salmela@nordicgeneration.com
Marko has been working in the Finnish wind industry since 2008, developing wind farms and supplying turbines. Before joining Nordic Generation, Marko led Enercon in Finland, which developed and supplied turbines to wind farms across the country. At Nordic Generation, he focuses on project development from greenfield. Marko is a mechanical engineer, graduating from the University of Vaasa.
Charles Webster
Legal Counsel
Charles is a corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience advising on renewable energy projects in the UK and abroad. He has worked in private practice in Australia and the UK, including as part of the corporate legal team at Withers LLP in London for four years. In 2012 Charles became General Counsel of Green Hedge, which developed and financed over 20 utility-scale solar farms. Charles is involved in project development, acquisitions, and financings. Charles is dual qualified and admitted as a solicitor in England and Australia. Charles has a B.Laws from the University of Technology in Sydney.
Petteri Mäenpää
Development Director
petteri.maenpaa@nordicgeneration.com
Petteri has decades of experience in wind power development. He is an expert in land leasing and private road matters. Petteri has held senior management positions in several companies such as Insinööritoimisto Airlon Oy and Mikeva Oy. Petteri is an entrepreneur by training, and he has more than 25 years of experience in business. Petteri is a passionate nature photographer and an outdoor enthusiast, and he enjoys fishing.
Kalle Sivill
Director – Procurement and M&A
kalle.sivill@nordicgeneration.com
Kalle has been working for Finnish wind industry since 2002. First years after graduating he served Finnish OEMs Moventas and WinWinD at technical sales, production and procurement management positions. From 2011 onwards, and before joining Nordic Generation, Kalle has been developing wind projects for Finnish companies Winda and Enersense with a track record of already eight sites in operation. Kalle holds MSc. in Engineering and has graduated from Aalto University (formerly known as Helsinki University of Technology).
Mats Holmberg
Financial & Admin Assistant
mats.holmberg@nordicgeneration.com
Mats graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Financial Management) from Arcada University of Applied Sciences in 2022. He has several years of diverse experience in financial management and in the daily operations of companies across various industries. His broad background and hands-on approach provide valuable insight and support for the company’s day-to-day work.
In his free time, Mats enjoys training at the gym, participating in a variety of sports, and playing music.
Anniina Räihä
Land Manager
anniina.raiha@nordicgeneration.com
Anniina has worked in project development for several renewable energy projects. She has experience in project screening and analysis, land procurement and leasing, as well as land-use planning and zoning. She has also worked at the client interface preparing land lease agreements and calculations.
Anniina enjoys camping and spending time in nature. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Technology and Education, and she is currently studying for a Master of Science (Technology) in Geoinformatics at Aalto University.
Markus Nihtinen
Project Manager – Wind and Solar Power Development | Battery Energy Storage | PPA
markus.nihtinen@nordicgeneration.com
Markus has worked in renewable energy project development for a couple of years, managing wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects. He is also responsible for the organisation’s power purchase agreements (PPA), from origination and contract preparation through to negotiations and contract management. Prior to joining Nordic Generation, Markus worked as a Project Manager at ABB, leading diverse development projects related to production processes, IT, and energy efficiency improvements.
Markus holds a Master of Science (Technology) in Industrial Engineering and Management, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Management, from Lappeenranta University of Technology. In his free time, he actively trains at the gym and enjoys jogging.
Riku Kemppainen
Project Manager – Wind and Solar Power Development | Battery Energy Storage
riku.kemppainen@nordicgeneration.com
Riku is a renewable energy project manager in wind, solar, and battery project development, where he has worked for a couple of years. He also has a leading role in various document and project management programs. Riku has an engineering degree specializing in renewable energy and he has completed an internship and thesis at VTT, focusing in particular on plastic recycling research. In his free time, Riku enjoys a wide range of sports.
Ville Tikkanen
Project Manager – Wind and Solar Power Development | Battery Energy Storage
ville.tikkanen@nordicgeneration.com
Ville has worked at Helen in various expert roles related to solar power plants, such as lifecycle manager and project manager. He has strong expertise in the design and implementation of power plants. Ville holds a degree in energy and environmental engineering and also has a background as an electrician. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and playing various racket sports, such as badminton and tennis.
Work with us
Each member of the Nordic Generation team is highly motivated to play their part in the energy transition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with power generation.
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