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 […]
Have you designed your organisation to foster purposeful engagement amongst all functional teams in the early stage of asset development? How do you get your Merger and Acquisition (M&A) and Origination and Execution (O&E) teams to engage with Asset Management at an early stage of a transaction or construction of a renewable project? And why […]
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 […]
The news is out! Crown Estate Scotland has awarded option agreements to 17 projects totalling almost 25GW in its ScotWind offshore wind lease auction. This is huge news. With the rapid growth of the wind power industry and the need to meet the goals proposed by global leaders at COP26, the race is on! But how can professionals in the wind industry […]
COP26 set some ambitious goals. This was critical to its success but it also meant disappointment would inevitably be part of the deal. “We have kept 1.5 degrees alive,” said conference president, Alok Sharma, in his closing comments. “But, its pulse is weak and it will only survive if we keep our promises; if we […]
It’s a matter of days until the COP26 climate summit starts in Glasgow, UK. Whilst some prominent media houses are already questioning whether 25,000 people should really travel to the event, others are arguing that face-to-face meetings are the best way for their voices to be heard. Getting on track This is on the back of failed pre-COP26 digital meetings between the UN and its signatories – […]
How many different specialists and trades do you think are required to guide a wind farm through its lifecycle? The answer is up to 113, from planning and development, through construction and O&M, and onto decommissioning. The decision-making processes for all roles that affect safety need to be streamlined, so that everyone – up, down […]