A reflection on a UK industry panel, the ARMSA Academy decision context model, and what becomes harder to see when developers are working under macro pressure.
In March 2026, ARMSA Academy interviewed eight people who work with Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, seven renewable project developers and a specialist visualisation consultant, across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the wider UK, and Italy.
Most renewable projects do not suddenly become problematic. They become problematic gradually, while still appearing to move forward. Planning work progresses. Technical studies are completed. Approvals continue. Commercial discussions advance. On paper, everything looks broadly on track. But underneath, a different picture can be forming. Questions remain only partially resolved. Hazard information is collected but […]
Fifteen years ago, the wind industry stood on the brink of rapid expansion, but its skills base hadn’t yet caught up. In 2010, RenewableUK (then the British Wind Energy Association) called for a sector-wide effort to standardise safety and management skills across the fast-growing renewables market. Wind energy was scaling fast, but every developer, OEM, […]
The unwanted trend The renewable energy industry experiences a growing number of incidents during the construction and operations phases of the asset lifecycle. The onshore wind health and safety statistics from SafetyOn show a total of 593 reported incidents in 2021 in the UK – an increase of 11.5% from 532 incidents in 2020. There […]
As a small business, there is no hiding – we all have to step up to the proverbial plate as we strive to improve the business in a responsible and ethical manner continuously. And that is exactly what we have all done. As a result of an unwavering commitment to shared values, along with some […]
Our research shows that some of the most critical decisions are made at the front end of project development. So, we designed our Thinking Manager webinar series to increase awareness of the impacts of front-end-loaded decision-making or lack thereof on project progress, success or failure. In our first webinar, we discussed the relationship between social […]
Across national boundaries If you manage a multinational team, looking to expand your business or commence projects in a new country, you will know that can be challenging at the best of times. Understanding how social culture affects people’s performance is a critical skill. Yet, many have claimed that “people” management is difficult. And only […]
How would you feel if you were not represented in the environment you work in? In this day and age, representation for women matters more than anything, and we can’t take that for granted. March 8th marks a time to celebrate all women in business who are part of the renewable industry. As crazy as […]
Have you ever wondered what is like to share a room with industry experts you can network with while you learn about the best safety practices? Are you interested in knowing what is like to attend an ARMSA Academy course? Well, I took the IOSH Construction and Operations Safety for Solar Power virtual course, and I am about to tell you all about it […]
