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The Team

Alexandros Fillipidis

Alexandros Filippidis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering as well as an MSc on Energy Planning and Management in both Greece and Denmark. Both his professional and personal life has been defined by sustainability in practice. Alex is Co-founder of Sustainable Energy Youth Network, an international NGO promoting youth empowerment through energy workshops and academies; Afthonia NGO, a nonprofit organisation focusing on all aspects of sustainability; and Precious Plastic Greece, working on constructing opensource machines for plastic recycling and educational modules. Alex is also an active member of Iliosporoi Network. He has developed and collaborated in several agroforestry related initiatives, and has organised and led tens of workshops over the span of 10 years mainly on sustainable energy topics, including energy cooperatives and crowdfunding in Greece, Spain, Croatia and Thailand. Alex has extensive experience in natural building, and has a passion for farming and training dogs. He offers skills on project development, skill sharing, hands-on approach, experiential educational techniques and energy self-sufficiency; as well as his native Greek, English fluency, and basic knowledge of German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to his work with Southern Lights Alex has started a market garden at the farm. He has been described as a powerful force with his skillsets and ability to keep the team’s mood and energy high!

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