Renewable Parts is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Green Energy Supply Chain Award in the 2024 ceremony, held in Aberdeen on August 22. The Green Energy Skills Award was presented to Renewable Parts for its dedication to developing the young workforce through apprenticeships.

The Green Energy Supply Chain Awards recognise and celebrate excellence within the renewable energy supply chain in Scotland. The awards highlight innovative companies and individuals who are making significant contributions to the development and growth of the renewable energy sector. Last year, Renewable Parts won the Sustainable Supplier Award.

Investing in the Future

Renewable Parts is proactively working to de-carbonise the wind industry by recirculating refurbished components for wind turbines. Through its Innovation Centre in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, General Manager Magnus Firth leads the support of young people to gain undergraduate and graduate apprenticeships equipping those in the local community with engineering qualifications and a salary.

The company also works successfully within the local community to offer school pupils work experience placements, working closely with ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ (DYW), a Scottish Government initiative which aims to increase engagement between employers and young people to help reduce youth unemployment across Scotland.

Above: Faye Sheriff, SVP Strategic Partnerships at category sponsor, OPITO, with Renewable Parts' Magnus Firth. 

Driving Circularity

The Green Energy Supply Chain Awards takes place annually and is organised by Scottish Renewables, the organisation that represents the renewable energy industry in Scotland. It works to promote the development and growth of renewable energy technologies. Renewable Parts is pioneering circularity within the wind industry by reducing waste and extending the lifespan of wind turbine components through its refurbished parts programme. By recirculating these components, resources can be conserved and a reduction in the environmental impact of the renewable energy sector.

Above: Magnus accepting the award on stage.

A Testament to the Team

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards are proud to support the nimble, agile, ambitious and innovative businesses, organisations and SMEs undaunted by the opportunity to deliver our new energy system. The supply chain is a critical part of the vision we have for Scotland and the UK and I have been truly blown away by the ground-breaking work of this year’s finalists”

General Manager of our Innovation Centre in Lochgilphead, Magnus Firth, said: “I am passionate in reducing the next migration of youngsters from rural area to the central belt for career progression/education when there is so much to offer in Argyll & Bute.”

CEO of Renewable Parts, James Barry, added “We're incredibly honoured to receive the Green Energy Skills Award at the 2024 Green Energy Supply Chain Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Magnus and the talented young people we've nurtured through our apprenticeship program. At Renewable Parts, we believe in investing in the future of renewable energy and driving forward circularity in the wind industry by supporting the next generation of leaders.”

You can watch Magnus on awards night here. You can find details on the other nominees and winners here.