Gerry Hamill GMICE
SSE Renewables
civil and interface works package manger
SSE Renewables, in conjunction with Principal Contractor RJ McLeod and wind turbine supplier Vestas, have been constructing Viking Energy wind farm since the summer of 2020.
Located in the centre of the mainland of the Shetland Islands, this remote 103 turbine site is nearing completion of the civils phase of Works and delivery of turbine components have commenced.
This presentation will provide insight into how the project team has overcome the challenges faced over the past three years.

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Whilst engineers struggle to adapt infrastructure for a changing climate, nature is already surviving and thriving in these conditions. Using a biomimicry approach, this presentation explores how organisms on the Isles of Scilly could inform climate resilience in the UK.

Explore the growing challenges of water management, including urban flooding, declining public trust and climate pressures. Learn about the barriers to implementation and discover why we need more industry-wide reflection on effective, scalable solutions.