Category: Energy and power
An African energy transition is a necessity
November 10, 2022
From 2019 to 2020, solar and wind energy capacity across Africa increased by 13% and 11% respectively, while hydropower climbed by 25%. How are nations across Africa tapping into the renewable energy opportunity, and what lies ahead for the continent and its people?
Decarbonising the UK: Bridging the skills gap in renewable energies
October 28, 2022
Following the publication of the Renewable Energy Report, Mike Kelly, Business Development Director for Renewable Energy at RSK group, lays out how collaboration is needed to reach the UK’s decarbonisation target.
Using floating solar to boost Hong Kong’s renewable energy production
August 30, 2022
Justin Searle, Director of Projects, explains how Binnies’ exciting floating photovoltaic (PV) projects are delivering the renewable energy needed for Hong Kong to reach net zero by 2050.
Nuclear power as clean energy to combat the climate crisis
August 23, 2022
Lara Duro, Amphos21 CEO, examines the role that nuclear power can play in generating the energy needed to respond to the climate crisis and dispels some of the myths about tackling nuclear waste.
We are delighted to launch the RSK Power On Energy series ⚡
RSK Power On helps renewable energy developers, across various technologies, break through barriers faced throughout the development project life cycle.
To download our insightful guide or sign up to one of our live webinars led by industry experts follow the link in our bio
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Join our latest Down to Earth webinar to dive into the world of sustainable construction with RSK Geosciences
In this webinar we will explore:
🍃 Circular economy principles in the construction process
🍃 Strategies to minimise waste
🍃 Strategies to maximise resource efficiency and transform traditional construction practices.
Join our expert speaker Rachel Hill to learn more!
#RSKGroup #CircularEconomy #Construction
Discover how Jack is building his future with an apprenticeship 🌟
Jack Ford recently told us about his experience as an apprentice with RoC Consulting and his hopes for the future.
He says that “Working at RoC Consulting means being part of something much bigger than me. Knowing that projects I work on could have an impact on the planet long after I’ve gone is really special. I want to make a difference, and I like to think this is my way of doing so.”
Follow the link in bio to learn more about Jack`s experience.
#RSKGroup #Apprenticeships #EarlyCareers #CivilEngineering #EngineeringApprenticeship
Exciting news for RSK Biocensus!
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural (Defra) has appointed RSK Biocensus and the RSK Wilding team as a `responsible body` to work with landowners and developers for conservation and biodiversity.
Senior Legal Adviser Natalie Bryce advised that “Our shared goal is for the landowner to be able to protect, conserve or enhance the land as they wish and get the planning permissions they need if BNG is needed for a development.”
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📢 The Scottish Government has granted development consent to Chleansaid Wind Farm
RSK coordinated the environmental impact assessment for the project, with other RSK Group companies supporting with traffic, public exhibitions, hydrology, planning, and forestry services.
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We recently spoke to Erica Walther about how cultural heritage and archaeology are key to offshore development.
Sea Country is a growing field for offshore developers, but many are finding it tricky to navigate evolving legal framework and government policy.
Erica from RSK Group company Extent Heritage, said:
“There are substantial potential archaeological and educational benefits in exploring Sea Country to find out more about the landscapes and seascapes that have significance, and tie back into the Dreaming story.”
Read the full article on the RSK website now!
#RSKGroup #Archaeology #OffshoreDevelopment #CulturalHeritage
Join us for our May edition of the Technical Talks webinar series 💡
📅 9th May
⏰ 12:30pm BST
Mike Lenn from RSK Group company Ecologia and Simon O’Rourke from RSK Raw will be discussing the challenges presented by incidents involving leaks or spills of domestic heating oil.
➡️ Follow the link in bio to register.
#RSKGroup #EnvironmentalAssessment #DomesticHeating #TechTalks
Lenka Simonova, recently shared her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles to fulfil her dream of a career in STEM.
The Senior Land Surveyor for RSK Group company Central Alliance shares her words of encouragement for women looking to follow in her footsteps
“Any woman considering a career in STEM shouldn’t let anyone or anything stop her!”
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RSK Group company 1stinrail has recently completed extensive track replacement work on the Keadby Drawbridge. 🌉
Project Manager Ryan Hughes said: “This was a fascinating project to be a part of due to the unique design of the drawbridge and the fact that it is one the busiest routes for freight trains in the UK.
The drawbridge dates back to the 1860s and was converted into a sliding bridge in 1925.”
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