News and trends from the world of renewable energies

About this blog

This blog is where BayWa r.e. employees share their expertise on key topics about solar and wind renewable energy, battery storage solutions, new developments in hydrogen, operations and service innovations, as well as other news within the sector. This is also the place where you can find out what it is like to work for BayWa r.e. in the UK & Ireland.

Solar Projectswildflower meadow in front of solar panels
14 August 2025
Success Story: Navigating the Complex NSIP Pathway

BayWa r.e. has recently hit a major milestone: Oaklands Farm Solar Park successfully navigated the UK’s rigorous NSIP process! Read the full story here.

Corporate UpdatesBirds eye view of a pylon and the landscape.
09 July 2025
Connections Reform is coming: Can TM04+ fix the UK energy grid?

Dr. Graham Pannell, Head of Grid and Electricity Regulation, examines the new TM04+ Connections Reform package. What do the changes mean for British renewables projects, and is it all good news?

Wind ProjectsA man is standing in the landscape and is looking into the distance, at two wind turbines
24 February 2025
Debunking Myths about Wind Farms

Misinformation about wind power's effectiveness, environmental impact, and economic viability continues to be pedalled. Let's unravel some myths here!

Corporate Updatesman sitting in office in front of screens
18 February 2025
Your commercial future in safe hands: Exploring the BayWa r.e. approach to asset management

Fraser Johnston, Commercial Asset Management lead at BayWa r.e. Operation Services UK, shares his thoughts and experience behind our work and what sets us apart in a thriving renewables industry.

Working at BayWa r.e.UK Wind Farm
14 February 2025
Why renewable energy’s future is in the hands of today’s apprentices

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025, and apprentices are very much at the heart of our plans for the coming years. Learn more about what BayWa r.e. is doing in the UK to nurture sustainable careers.

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20 January 2025
Reflecting on a transformative 2024

As we begin 2025, we look back on a year that delivered significant progress and innovation for BayWa r.e. UK and Ireland alongside notable team and community achievements.

Wind ProjectsGroup of children at the sponsorship event
18 December 2024
BayWa r.e.’s Year in Review: Community Support Highlights

BayWa r.e. were pleased to sponsor and take part in several community events across Scotland in 2024. Find out more about the events here.

Wind Projectsupdate
22 October 2024
International Sheep Dog Championships 2024

BayWa r.e. UK were proud sponsors of the 2024 International Sheep Dog Championships and thrilled to support such a beloved event being hosted in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Find out more about the event here.

Working at BayWa r.e.update
17 September 2024
Accelerating the renewable energy transition with BayWa r.e. legal teams

Jenny Allan, our Head of Legal UK & Ireland, shares how her team are shedding legal stereotypes. Legal teams are enabling and facilitating projects at every stage; there’s never been a better time to work in renewables…

Wind Projects5 wind turbines in a field
29 August 2024
Major milestone: 30 GW of wind covers 28% of UK energy needs

As of 29th August 2024, the UK has hit 30 GW of total onshore and offshore wind development. It’s a huge achievement, but there’s still more to do in the fight against climate change. Find out more.

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09 July 2024
BayWa r.e. UK supports local children’s gala

BayWa r.e. was delighted to support the annual Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Children’s Gala in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Read more here.

Operations & MaintenanceDisplaying figures on a control room screen
03 June 2024
Putting satellite data to the test with BayWa r.e.’s solar experts

A blog on the analysis of solar irradiance data from ground mount PV farms and the tools used to benchmark the data. Find out more here.

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