Congratulations to Aidan Lawson who is celebrating his one-year anniversary at Gael Energy as a Wind Turbine Engineer! Over the past year, Aidan has become an invaluable member of our team, bringing dedication, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to his work. While he has been involved in various projects across the UK, his current focus is on the historic Kirkby Moor wind farm. Owned by Ventient Energy, it is one of the oldest wind farms in the UK!

Aidan’s day-to-day responsibilities at Kirkby are critical to maintaining operational efficiency. These tasks include promptly addressing any faults that occur with any of the twelve Vestas V34 turbines, minimising downtime, and ensuring continuous energy production. He also plays a vital role in ensuring that necessary parts are ordered and available on-site which helps in managing breakdowns effectively. Working alongside his colleagues Hamish and David, he was also recently involved in a nose cone exchange project which demonstrates Gael Energy’s technical expertise in maintaining and upgrading major wind turbine components.

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We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Aidan, who, reflecting on his first year at Gael Energy, expressed a sincere sense of accomplishment and personal growth. "This past year has been filled with significant milestones," Aidan remarked, "each contributing to my development." He highlighted his pride in the responsibilities entrusted to him and credited his supportive team of engineers for their invaluable assistance.

"One project that stands out," Aidan continued, "is when my team collaborated with 'Rengineers' to repower an old installation with a new Best Watt 80 turbine." For Aidan, this initiative underscored the critical role of repowering in advancing sustainability within the renewables industry.

Aidan went on to emphasise the culture at Gael Energy, noting, "I appreciate that I am truly valued within the company." He highlighted the frequent recognition and appreciation received for their hard work, which he described as a significant boost to morale and motivation. "My colleagues are also fantastic to work with," Aidan added, "as we each bring our unique skill sets to the table and consistently support one another."

Looking ahead to the coming year, Aidan expressed enthusiasm about Gael Energy's future projects. "I'm really looking forward to the upcoming larger projects," he shared. "Gael Energy's continuous growth in the sector and the securing of significant component jobs is really exciting.”

For those contemplating a career in the wind energy industry, Aidan finished by saying, “I would tell anyone starting out not to hesitate.” He described the field as offering an exhilarating journey of continuous learning, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities that keep the work stimulating and rewarding.