Over 10 years ago we established our unique and innovative Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) to ensure local communities were at the heart of the development process. LEDS offers direct cost savings to the local community through an annual discount on the electricity bills of properties closest to a participating…
Protecting the hazel dormouse in Germany
The hazel dormouse is one of Germany’s rarest forest dwellers, vital for biodiversity but threatened by habitat loss. At a wind farm in south-west Germany, our team worked with care to create new shelter and nesting sites to support this species. To enhance the suitable dormouse habitat, we created well-structured forest edge areas and planted additional fruit-bearing shrubs. In addition, 48 nest boxes were installed on the trees, which have already been accepted by the dormouse. This initiative forms part of our broader biodiversity efforts featured in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
Protecting Swift Parrots in Australia
During the development of a renewable energy project in Australia, comprising a wind farm, solar farm, and battery energy storage system, we conducted habitat assessments to identify the presence of the critically endangered Swift Parrot and map native vegetation. The project has undergone several design refinements to minimise impacts, including preserving 28 large trees in patches and 46 scattered trees, and increasing buffer distances to high-quality foraging habitat. A 300 metre buffer has also been applied to the Joel Joel Nature Conservation Reserve, with future layouts aiming to further increase buffers and reduce turbine density in sensitive areas.
Protecting the Great Noctule bat in France
The Great Noctule is a protected bat species in France, as are all chiropterans. At a wind farm we manage in the centre of France, our asset management team works to conserve this species in the area. Following a scientific study, systems were put in place to regulate turbine operation based on the behaviour of the Great Noctule to reduce the risk of mortality. In 2022, we carried out additional monitoring during the species’ peak activity period, from mid-July to mid-September, using BATmode from the nacelles to record bat calls and assess activity. This study supports efforts to improve knowledge of chiropteran behaviour at the site and more broadly across France.
Protecting the Dulacca Woodland Snail in Australia
During the development of the Dulacca Wind Farm in Australia, we carried out survey and habitat assessments to map known and potential habitat for the endangered Dulacca Woodland Snail, focusing on avoiding these areas to minimise impact. A collaborative effort between RES, the contractor and specialist consultants reduced the proposed direct impact to snail habitat by over 95%, with a three-hectare ecological offset area created for the small residual area affected. Our work also involved extensive engagement with the Barunggam People, the Traditional Owners of the land, leading to a final design that avoided more than 90% of mapped high-density Aboriginal artefact scatters and 100% of identified scar trees, stone procurement areas, and grinding grooves, ensuring these culturally significant sites remained undisturbed.
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Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments where we work. Across the 1,300 sites we support in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, while also applying best practice through a global approach. Land management is a…
Advancing reconciliation through respectful partnerships with first nations communities
Our culture of care extends to the environment and all stakeholders. Through our commitment to community relations, we seek to demonstrate this through respectful engagement and collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders, whose ancestral lands we live and work on. Increasing our understanding, value and recognition of Indigenous cultures, histories, knowledge and…
Celebrating a decade of discounted electricity bills
LEDS
Local Electricity Discount
37,000
participants
£7 million
in electricity bill discounts
Meaningful community engagement is not just about communicating the vision and numbers of a project with locals – it is about action. That is what creates trust and engagement. Listening to communities to design this scheme, we are proud to have been the first company to offer and deliver the LEDS giving those hosting a project a direct, tangible discount on their electricity bill.
Rachel Anderson, Global Head of Corporate Communications & Government Affairs
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Enhancing habitats across the projects we support
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments in which we work. Providing services for renewable assets across 1,300 sites in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, as well as following best practices with our global approach. …
Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments where we work. Across the 1,300 sites we support in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, while also applying best practice through a global approach. Land management is a…
Advancing reconciliation through respectful partnerships with first nations communities
Our culture of care extends to the environment and all stakeholders. Through our commitment to community relations, we seek to demonstrate this through respectful engagement and collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders, whose ancestral lands we live and work on. Increasing our understanding, value and recognition of Indigenous cultures, histories, knowledge and…
We design and deliver our projects to leave a lighter footprint and a lasting legacy - meeting or exceeding environmental standards, and always looking for ways to do more.
Annette Deveson, Chief Project Officer, Australia
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Enhancing habitats across the projects we support
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments in which we work. Providing services for renewable assets across 1,300 sites in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, as well as following best practices with our global approach. …
Benefiting local communities through electricity discount schemes
Over 10 years ago we established our unique and innovative Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) to ensure local communities were at the heart of the development process. LEDS offers direct cost savings to the local community through an annual discount on the electricity bills of properties closest to a participating…
Advancing reconciliation through respectful partnerships with first nations communities
Our culture of care extends to the environment and all stakeholders. Through our commitment to community relations, we seek to demonstrate this through respectful engagement and collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders, whose ancestral lands we live and work on. Increasing our understanding, value and recognition of Indigenous cultures, histories, knowledge and…
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Enhancing habitats across the projects we support
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments in which we work. Providing services for renewable assets across 1,300 sites in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, as well as following best practices with our global approach. …
Benefiting local communities through electricity discount schemes
Over 10 years ago we established our unique and innovative Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) to ensure local communities were at the heart of the development process. LEDS offers direct cost savings to the local community through an annual discount on the electricity bills of properties closest to a participating…
Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments where we work. Across the 1,300 sites we support in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, while also applying best practice through a global approach. Land management is a…
A circular economy in action
Our flagship repair facility in Albacete, Spain, plays a central role in our sustainability efforts, reducing emissions and giving components a second life for both RES-managed and external assets.
Circular thinking also shapes our Albacete warehouse, where we’ve introduced measures like repurposing cardboard for packaging, switching to LED lighting, and using reusable cleaning cloths.
6,000 items
in 2024, we repaired 6,000 items, doubling the amount of the repairs in the previous year.
18,000 components
using advanced tools like 3D scanning for reverse engineering, the facility has repaired more than 18,000 mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic components to date.
15 specialists
delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes
17% reduction
in aerosol use through a refillable system that cuts emissions and waste
30% increase
increase in repair capacity through improved techniques and efficiency
At a key moment in our energy transition, when our actions must increasingly take into account the global impact on people and the planet, our spare parts workshop is proof that sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand.
Juan Gutiérrez, CEO Services
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Enhancing habitats across the projects we support
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments in which we work. Providing services for renewable assets across 1,300 sites in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, as well as following best practices with our global approach. …
Benefiting local communities through electricity discount schemes
Over 10 years ago we established our unique and innovative Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) to ensure local communities were at the heart of the development process. LEDS offers direct cost savings to the local community through an annual discount on the electricity bills of properties closest to a participating…
Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments where we work. Across the 1,300 sites we support in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, while also applying best practice through a global approach. Land management is a…
We are proud to have brought solar power and battery storage to KIOCH children’s hospital in Nepal. This installation will help save lives by keeping vital equipment running during power outages and, by lowering operating costs, will allow this non-profit institution to care for even more children.
Cemre Dalkilinc, Sustainability Analyst
Building on years of impact
This latest project builds on the work of previous volunteer teams who brought solar to Nepalese initiatives improving healthcare, education, conservation, and economic opportunity. These projects reflect our long-standing commitment to creating a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.
2023
Our volunteers installed solar power and storage at Nepal’s first biodegradable pad factory, Miteri Jaibik Pad Udhyog in Chitwan. The women-led enterprise produces 84,000 eco-friendly pads a month and, with the Radha Paudel Foundation, tackles menstrual stigma and promotes women’s rights. Solar savings help cut costs and expand their impact across Nepal.
2022
Our team installed an off-grid solar system at the local Health Post and Birthing Centre, serving 7,000 people in Hadsinja, a remote village in Jumla district. The system powers lighting, diagnostic equipment, refrigerators, and warm beds for babies — enabling 24/7 care and emergency services, and helping reduce emissions from fossil fuel use.
2019
Our first Nepal project was the installation of an off-grid PV system at the Bathanpur wildlife observation tower in Bardia National Park. The electricity generated transformed the tower into a safe space for travellers, used for ranger communications and phone charging. It continues to generate additional revenue to fund conservation work.
When RES says we want a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy, this is the ‘everyone’ we’re talking about!
Luke Reed, Data Science Manager and 2022 Nepal Volunteer, USA
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Enhancing habitats across the projects we support
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments in which we work. Providing services for renewable assets across 1,300 sites in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, as well as following best practices with our global approach. …
Benefiting local communities through electricity discount schemes
Over 10 years ago we established our unique and innovative Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) to ensure local communities were at the heart of the development process. LEDS offers direct cost savings to the local community through an annual discount on the electricity bills of properties closest to a participating…
Enhancing biodiversity at solar farms
We are committed to respecting and protecting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the environments where we work. Across the 1,300 sites we support in 24 countries, we ensure compliance with local legislation and ESG disclosures, while also applying best practice through a global approach. Land management is a…
A collaborative model for clean energy and indigenous partnership
Bekevar Wind Farm, a 200MW project located in the rural municipalities of Hazlewood, Kingsley, and Cowessess First Nation reserve land, was developed, constructed and operated by RES in partnership with Cowessess First Nation.
Financing was secured through an innovative package, including a $173 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, $50 million from Natural Resources Canada, and $98 million from NORD/LB. These investments ensured the project could proceed despite supply chain and financial market challenges.
SaskPower will purchase the energy through a 25-year power purchase agreement, ensuring long-term sustainability. Construction began in May 2023, with operations commencing at the end of 2024.
Indigenous participation was central to the project. Cowessess First Nation, owning 17% of Bekevar, secured employment and training opportunities for community members while reinvesting project revenues into essential programs.
A green hub for growth
Bekevar Wind Farm is a landmark achievement in Saskatchewan’s clean energy transition. Beyond environmental benefits, the project fosters economic growth - creating jobs during construction and operations, providing land lease revenues to local landowners, and ensuring Cowessess First Nation receives a significant annual return. For Cowessess First Nation, this project represents more than just economic gain - it is a testament to Indigenous leadership in the renewable energy sector. With past experience in solar and wind projects, Cowessess First Nation is setting a precedent for Indigenous ownership and participation in Canada’s clean energy future.
200 MW
Zero-emission power supplied to Saskatchewan’s grid
100,000
The farm features 36 Nordex N155/5.X turbines, producing enough electricity to power the equivalent of 100,000 homes annually.
130,000 tonnes
130,000 tons of CO2 reduction annually, helping Saskatchewan meet federal emission reduction targets
2024
Construction began in May 2023, with operations commencing at the end of 2024.
As Indigenous people, we feel it is our duty to not only invest in clean energy but to place ourselves front and centre as leaders in this transition. Yotin (‘wind’ in Cree) plays an important role in our cultural ways of being, and we firmly believe this mighty spirit has many more teachings and blessings to bestow upon us all
Chief Erica Beaudin
Cowessess First Nation
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The Challenge Trattberget wind farm is owned by NTR in Sweden and has an output capacity of 69MW. The farm faced challenges, including heightened turbine vibrations and frequent alarms, especially during the winter months. These issues threatened to impact long-term reliability and operational efficiency, and NTR sought to understand the…