Garth Wilson

Principal Engineer at EDF Renewables UK & Ireland

Garth Wilson is a Principal Engineer at EDF Renewables UK, leading the Technical Governance Team within the Central Technical Organisation and overseeing the technical management of wind, solar, battery, and future technology projects from concept through to life extension. Previous roles include Operations Engineer at EDF Renewables UK, focusing on asset management, and Asset Management Team Leader/Principal Engineer at Wood, where responsibilities encompassed the commercial and technical delivery of operations and maintenance projects. Early career experience includes leadership positions at SgurrEnergy, providing technical assurance and performance monitoring, as well as serving in the Royal Navy as a Gas Turbine Fleet Support Officer and Deputy Marine Engineer Officer, managing operations and training for engineering teams. Garth Wilson holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde and completed an exchange year at Queen's University.

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EDF Renewables UK & Ireland

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EDF Renewables is part of one of the world’s largest electricity companies and our investment and innovation in the UK is bringing down costs for consumers and bringing significant benefits for communities. With our 34 wind farms and battery storage unit (786MW) we are providing some of the much needed new affordable, low carbon electricity the UK needs. We are building the 177 MW Dorenell wind farm near Dufftown in the Scottish Highlands and have bought the 450 MW Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project which is in the Firth of Forth. EDF Renewables has more than 1 GW of renewables projects in planning and development. We look after the operations and maintenance of our own wind farms. Customers need new low carbon electricity to be affordable – our innovation is driving costs down, for example our Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Project which has used float and submerge technology on the foundations, 66 kV electrical connection cables and 8.3 MW turbines – all firsts in offshore wind. We are also looking at the future of onshore wind using the most modern and efficient turbines to make this technology as low cost as possible. The increase in wind and solar power poses new challenges for the grid, that’s why we have built the UK’s largest battery storage at West Burton B to help balance supply and ensure reliability for customers. The basis of our success is our people. We have an engaged, enthusiastic and dedicated team in an organisation that encourages agile, flexible and dynamic working. The willingness of the team to pull together to meet challenges is the source of our momentum. Whether you're working in the operational environment on site, or in one of our support functions in an office, we value the contribution each person makes. For all careers opportunities and enquiries, please refer to our careers page - www.edf-re.uk/careers For community guidelines, visit: https://www.edfenergy.com/terms-conditions/social-media-protocol


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