The Windsurf project's initial development phase began in 2012, led by principal designer and lead engineer Sam Dickinson and senior engineer David Forrest. At this point the project was under the banner of Swift TG Energy (Scotland) Ltd, a division of Swift Technology Group.

By 2021, Swift had invested £2.5M in the project. However, Swift shelved Windsurf that year to focus on its core business of aircraft development.

In 2022, Roth Group Ltd offered to restructure and invest in the project. In 2023, Roth Turbines Ltd was established via a purchase contract signed by Roth and Swift Technology Group, who continue to retain an interest in the project.

Under the leadership of David Morgan and an experienced management team, Roth Turbines Ltd has received additional investment. The business is now ready to deploy turbines worldwide in the near future.

Roth Turbines Ltd has identified the telecoms sector as a key area for development, due to the sector's commitment to green energy. The company is currently in talks with Europe's largest mobile network providers.

While the business's registered office is in Harrogate, development continues at its engineering facility in Edinburgh.

The Team

  • David Morgan

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    David is a developer of new technologies in the engineering and recycling sector. He is an experienced hands-on designer of medium to large scale recycling plants and systems. His past projects include; the development and processing of coal washing plants in Pittsburgh, USA (1993 to 2000), founding the original concept of Marine Oil Recycling in Freeport Bahamas (2009 to present) and over a decade of commercial development in Palma, Mallorca & Madrid Spain with Bio Diesel production from 2013. He co-founded the Roth Group in 2017.

  • Sam Dickinson

    DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

    Sam currently oversees all aspects of research and development for the core Windsurf technology and is leading the design of the WS133 turbine.

    Sam began his career as a mechanical engineer, gaining his qualifications in this field. He then began to specialise in the CAE (Computer Aided Engineering), working as a leading consultant for a major CAE software company and then as an independent engineering design consultant. He gained his experience, over 30 years, working in a wide range of blue chip international engineering companies.

    Sam has been the primary driving force for the Windsurf project and has led the team from the outset. His extensive experience in CAE software and simulation, along with practical engineering design has been the foundation for the project.

  • David Forrest

    ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT LEAD

    David, who holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Engineering Design, has amassed decades of design experience spanning a wide range of industries. Collaborating closely with Sam Dickinson, he contributes to all facets of the core Windsurf technology and the WS133 turbine.

    David's primary responsibilities encompass mechanical design, material selection, component specification, and supply chain establishment. His pivotal role in the Windsurf project has also included securing several tranches of early-stage grant funding, obtaining the patent, and managing associated project administration.

  • Nick Jackson

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Nick is an equity investor and finance professional. Having trained as a Chemical Engineer with experience in the oil and coal industries, he spent over 13 years in investment banking in London, modelling and structuring various structured and project finance deals. Deal types included CLOs and CDOs, trade finance deals for clients such as Trafigura, a Life Settlement securitisation and various project finance deals. Nick finished in London working at RBS as part of a small front office team managing down their $20 Billion structured debt portfolio

  • Alan Penman

    SALES & EXPORT

    Qualified as Chartered Surveyor 1989, Partner with Walker Fraser Steele General practice surveyors from 1995 with residential/commercial property experience.

    Involved with Mobile telecommunications for over 20 years including site identification and planning. Sat on Scottish RICS Board from 2008-2018.  Involved in Renewables across multi technologies since 2010 including wind, solar and Battery storage. More recently involved with EV charging and Decarbonisation projects.

  • Paul Wilkinson

    INVESTOR / DIRECTOR

    Paul is a high net worth individual with a technology investment background. He is a Director of Roth Group Ltd and Roth Turbines Ltd