Sarah Lightfoot

Head of Development at Root Power

Speaker, Panellist

Sarah Lightfoot holds a first-class master’s degree in physics from Durham University. She began her career as a Grid Connections consultant at TNEI Group, advising investors on battery storage and wind portfolio acquisitions connected to the transmission and distribution networks in the UK, conducting technical feasibility studies, and providing expert advice on the viability of energy projects. At YLEM Energy, Sarah led the Battery Storage Development team, overseeing the origination, design, and development of distribution-connected energy storage assets. Her role involved managing a team dedicated to delivering YLEM Energy’s ambitious BESS plans.