While many of us are unwrapping gifts, there is another kind of present worth considering: the gift of high-value skills. The green energy transition is moving at an incredible pace. The most successful professionals I see are those who consistently invest in their own learning and development.

As 2026 comes into sight, the pace of the clean energy transition is nothing short of inspiring. Solar and wind continue to break records, and sustainable construction is reshaping the way we live and work. The transition is not powered by policies or technology alone, it is driven by people. 

I want us to blow away any lingering frustration and focus on the incredible innovation and dedication within our industry that’s tirelessly working to unclog the grid and ensure every single electron from our green energy sources finds its way to where it's needed. We're talking about tangible projects and smart strategies that will truly let the wind blow where it's meant to go!

The frustrating fact that a significant chunk of our hard won wind energy is actually going to waste. Yes, you heard that right, wasted wind power! It’s enough to make you blow a fuse, isn’t it? It’s like diligently tending a lush garden, watching your prize winning vegetables grow, only to realise you don’t have enough baskets to bring them all home. Understanding the problem is the first step to finding brilliant solutions.

Solid-State Battery Technology. It’s a field that’s truly charging ahead and promises to be a game changer for Electric Vehicles and energy storage solutions. For those of us committed to a cleaner, more efficient planet, understanding these developments is essential for anticipating where our industries are heading and where the next wave of talent will be needed.

Dig deep into the International Energy Agency's recent report on the future of geothermal energy, and I wanted to share some key insights that highlight just how promising this resource truly is. Often perceived as a niche technology, geothermal energy is, in fact, a reliable and sustainable solution with the potential to play a significant role in decarbonising our global energy systems. The report underscores its exponential growth potential, yet much of it rema

Today I want to talk about the other side of energy (not the renewables!) As much as we are fighting for a renewable future utilising the sun, wind and ocean… fossil fuels are still here and still polluting our planet! And it’s not just fossil fuels, for example manufacturing cement and waste-to-energy plants all produce large amounts of CO₂. 

As you know, I’m deeply passionate about technology that helps the environment, even more so when it has added benefits for us. And lately, I’ve been positively charged up by some incredible advancements happening in solar cell technology! It feels like just yesterday we were talking about silicon's limitations. But hold on to your hats, because the future of solar is looking brighter than ever, thanks to exciting developments in perovskite and tandem solar cells.