Ralph Bates

Ralph is a business leader focused on accelerating low-carbon, transformational change in how streets and public spaces are lit. At Clearview Intelligence, he leads the development of SolarLite across England and Wales, working with local authorities and partners to rethink traditional street lighting through safer, greener, and more resilient approaches. Driven by the belief that infrastructure must adapt to meet climate, safety, and energy challenges, Ralph is committed to helping the sector move away from high-carbon legacy solutions toward sustainable alternatives that deliver long-term value for communities.