March 2026

The first issue of 2026 is here! The Spring issue starts with a report about price cannibalisation, and the effects on the renewable energy industry before moving on to articles on topics including electrical infrastructure, solar optimisation, and site surveys and mapping, with contributors from industry leaders such as CESI SpA, APEM Group, North Star, and more – don’t miss out!

This month's front cover is brought to you by Fastenal.

Price cannibalisation: The hidden challenge of a renewable future
Alex Livingston, Analyst, Cornwall Insight, highlights the challenge of price cannibalisation and how it is impacting the renewable energy industry.

Staying one step ahead
Ben Clark, Fastenal, outlines why keeping the lights on starts with the supply chain.

Physical AI and the digital layer transforming renewable systems
Edward Zhao, Global Vice President, Univers, identifies how emerging technological innovations are shaping modern solar system infrastructure.

Unlocking renewables with edge AI
Andrew Foster, Product Director, IOTech, explores the role edge-based artificial intelligence can play in solving the data interoperability challenge across clean energy infrastructure.

Balancing generation and distribution: The UK's energy transformation
Chris Cowland, Head of Offshore Wind, WSP UK & Ireland, maps out the UK's renewable energy outlook and highlights the importance of creating a resilient, connected energy system.

Setting the standard
Dr Ali Cotton, Associate Director, Marine Wildlife Surveys, APEM Group, Australia, details global best practice for taking marine wildlife data from baseline to operation.

Generation, grids, and the path to a resilient future
Stefano Malgarotti, Power Transmission Engineering Director, Massimo Salvetti, Power Transmission Operation Director, Ulderico Bagalini, Power Transmission Planning Director, and Luca Migliorini, Energy Transition Director, CESI Consulting, consider the importance of integrating renewable generation at scale to meet future energy goals.

The power beneath: The infrastructure driving the energy transition
Mark Froggatt, Head of Technical Training, Learning, and Development, Eland Cables, underlines the criticality of medium voltage cables to the green energy revolution.

Running a tight ship
Andrew Duncan, Renewables and Innovation Director, North Star, summarises why service operation vessels are crucial to meeting a sustainable offshore wind future.

March 2026

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