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Powering the Future with Bute Energy

Wales needs 25,000 green jobs by 2050, including planners, project managers and engineers to name just a few of the roles which need filling. In fact, up to 2,000 of these jobs will be created by Bute Energy’s onshore wind energy projects alone! But who will build, operate and deliver the projects when there is such a skills shortage here in Wales?

Check out our Net Zero Skills website

The good news is – we believe we can be part of the solution to this big challenge. Bad news is – we don’t have much time to do it.

Our Net Zero Skills Strategy looks to build a pipeline of talent to feed into the renewable energy industry to strengthen the supply chain in Wales. From education in the classroom and helping more young women and girls to study STEM subjects, to paid internships and collaboration with the higher education sector – our work has already begun.

Check out our Net Zero Skills website

Powering the Future with Bute Energy

Check out our Net Zero Skills website

The good news is – we believe we can be part of the solution to this big challenge. Bad news is – we don’t have much time to do it.

Check out our Net Zero Skills website

Explore how our work can support you..

School engagement

We’ve have been engaging with schools in Wales since January 2023 as we want to make sure that children are actively engaging with issues surrounding climate change in a creative and informative way, so that small changes can be made to their lives for the betterment of the planet.

We can come to your school
You can come to us for work experience opportunities
We bring you useful resources to access from one place

Get in touch to request a school visit or work experience placement

Upskilling and training

As you approach the start of your career journey, you may like some extra support to build professional experience and qualifications. We can offer you just that!

Apply for a paid internship at Bute Energy
Get involved with our initiatives at your college in Wales
We’re sponsoring students to study green skills degrees at Universities

Find out how you can benefit from this area of work.

Events and Partnerships

By collaborating with leading industry partners, educational institutions, and community initiatives, we foster innovation and support training programmes that equip YOU with the tools you need to thrive in the renewable energy sector. From attending major industry conferences to sponsoring grassroots green skill events, we’re proud to contribute to shaping a skilled, sustainable future for the UK.

Find out which at events you could meet us in person

Industry collaboration

What about when you’re ready to enter the green energy industry? How does it work and where can I find ways in?

This is where our industry leading approach to procurement comes in. Where possible, our suppliers will commit 2% of the value of their contract with us to support challenges that are important to the communities closest to our wind energy parks. That might include improving employment opportunities for local people – therefore a supplier that is in a position to do so could support through upskilling and training. Watch this space as our journey continues!

Find out more about what this might mean for you in future

Paid internships at Bute Energy

Imagine kickstarting your career with hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors: renewable energy. At Bute Energy, we’re empowering the next generation of energy leaders. 22-year-old Tegid Phillips from Cardiff was one of over 60 people to apply for our 2024 summer internship programme – where students can gain hands-on experience within the workplace of a Welsh energy developer.

Tegid was kind enough to share with us, and with our readers, his Bute Energy Summer Internship experience.

“I think the best thing is that there is a place for everyone, you don’t have to be an engineer or have a technical role. There is a vast range of jobs within the industry. Moreover, I believe that the climate change emergency is one of the world’s most pressing issues so therefore it is important for me to play my part!”

Biba Chuta

Social Mobility Partner at Bute Energy.

Jobs in Renewable Energy in Wales

Jobs in renewable energy in Wales, particularly with Bute Energy, is both inspiring and impactful. As a nation rich in natural resources, Wales offers a unique opportunity to harness the power of wind to create sustainable energy solutions. The work is challenging and dynamic, but it’s immensely rewarding to be part of a movement that directly contributes to the fight against climate change, while also supporting local communities. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, careers in this sector offer not just a job, but a chance to make a tangible difference for future generations.

Meet the team at Bute Energy! Learn about how different members of our staff began their careers in the renewable energy industry, the skills they’ve developed, and what it’s like to work in renewables.

Through their stories, you’ll get a glimpse of our innovative, supportive work environment and how our team is making a real impact in advancing Wales’ renewable energy goals.

Meet The Team