Finlay has been actively engaged with the solar industry for more than 20 years and is recognised as a leading analyst in the sector. With a focus on technology, manufacturing and strategy, he has created industry-leading market reports and technical conferences. Finlay has written more than 750 articles and delivered more than 500 presentations, in addition to consulting arrangements with over 100 companies.
For 15 years, Finlay managed market research business units at Solarbuzz and PV-Tech. He established Terawatt PV Research in 2025 as the working platform for his activities going forward.
He has a BSc. in Physics from the University of Glasgow and a Ph.D in Laser Physics from the University of St. Andrews. In 2023, he was the recipient of the Solar & Storage Live ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’.