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.

Where is Britain's power really coming from right now?  The answer to this in 2025 tells a story of amazing progress. We are living through a fundamental shift in our energy landscape. I thought it would be helpful to share a simple snapshot of what this looks like on our grid today. More importantly, I want to explore what it means for us, the people building our green energy future. So, let's pull back the curtain and look at what’s actually powering our lives this year.

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. 

On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most dramatic blackouts in recent European history. In just five seconds, 15 gigawatts of power, around 60% of Spain’s electricity supply, vanished… plunging tens of millions into darkness across Spain and Portugal. Transport halted, hospitals scrambled, internet and commerce collapsed. It was a stark reminder that our energy infrastructure, even in highly developed nations, is still alarmingly fragile.