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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
