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International Women's Day 2023: Interview With Claire Hanness

​ To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to females from across the Xcede Group teams. We discussed their careers, challenges they have overcome to get to where they are today, and how they are working to #EmbraceEquality. Here is our interview with Claire Hanness. ​ What is your previous experience / has your career path looked like?  I have always worked in an office and within the Administration Department. I started working when I was 17, and am still working at 49! I have worked for various sectors, but the longest is Recruitment. I have never wanted a career as such, just a job that allows me to live a happy life.  ​ Name a woman that has inspired you?  The person who has inspired me most is a friend called Ruth.  She is an amazing lady.  She has a very strong faith and mentored me when I was younger.  Over the years that I have known her, she has experienced a lot of tragedy in her family - losing her husband to a hijacked plane in Ethiopia in...

EarthStream receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2023

​ We are pleased to announce that EarthStream have been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award , an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Feefo established the Trusted Service Awards in 2014 to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive exceptional feedback from their customers. The awards are unique because they truly reflect a business's dedication to providing outstanding customer service by analysing feedback from real customers. Feefo presents the Gold Trusted Service Award to businesses that have collected at least 50 reviews between January 1st 2022 and December 31st 2022, with a Feefo service rating of between 4.5 and 5. Adam Marsh, CRO of EarthStream, commented: “Achieving this in our first Feefo year is amazing. It is a testament to the fantastic service our team provides and recognition of how hard we work to give all our customers the best p...

The Future of Sustainability Jobs

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​ “Sustainability” is a powerful word that has caused a stir across the business world.  Over the last few years, consumers have made it very clear that they prefer to buy from ethical brands - forcing leaders to change how they make decisions.  As a result, the demand for sustainable technology solutions, knowledgeable consultants/coordinators, and qualified, green-conscious workers, has surged higher than ever before.  Today, over 18,000 UK general sustainability jobs are active on LinkedIn - demonstrating that every organisation, regardless of size, is fighting for industry talent.  These positions are spread over a wide range of industries that are each receiving ongoing “green investment” (Source: WallStreet Mojo). ​ ​ (Source: Iberdrola). ​ The sustainability job market For anyone with the right skills and qualifications, the number of job opportunities is exponential. While this is great news for anyone who is searching for a job with an employer t...

Will the UK Unleash its Onshore Wind Potential?

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​​ “We’re not doing enough.”  It’s a bold statement that has been made by multiple renewable energy experts in recent months, each one loudly expressing their concerns about the current direction of the UK wind market. After data has revealed that numerous (extensive) opportunities are being ignored time and time again because of the industry’s latest focus on offshore work, we need to once again broaden our horizons. “England has been failing to capitalise on the potential of onshore wind.” - The Guardian ​ What is the UK’s onshore wind potential? Despite having multiple successful sites across the country, such as: Whitelee, which powers over 350,000 homes, Clyde Wind Farm, which has 152 wind turbines, and LLandinam Windfarm, which produces 30.9 megawatts, …the strict rules and regulations of our industry are holding the market back.  As it stands, the UK has a lot of untapped sites that would be absolutely perfect for housing wind turbines.  It’s a ...

EarthStream Secures Supplier Status with Nexans

​ We are pleased to announce that EarthStream has been awarded supplier status with Nexans to support a 2 year framework agreement for Engineering, PMO, IT and Finance services to cover all of their international projects. Nexans, a global player in energy transition, provides customers with advanced cable technologies for power and data transmission. With over 25,000 employees and 42 countries with industrial footprint, Nexans electrify the future. Commenting on the tender win, EarthStream’s Sales Director Alexander White notes: “EarthStream are thrilled to be partnering with Nexans - it’s our pleasure to be supporting such a well-established brand that shares our ambition to create a more sustainable future. We are excited to be collaborating with Nexans to help develop some of the largest and most exciting offshore wind projects around the world. This successful tender award illustrates EarthStream’s globally growing presence in the renewables market.” ​ Get in touch wit...

EarthStream Secure Supplier Status with Nexans

​ We are pleased to announce that EarthStream has been awarded supplier status with Nexans to support a 2 year framework agreement for Engineering, PMO, IT and Finance services to cover all of their international projects. Nexans, a global player in energy transition, provides customers with advanced cable technologies for power and data transmission. With over 25,000 employees and 42 countries with industrial footprint, Nexans electrify the future. Commenting on the tender win, EarthStream’s Sales Director Alexander White notes: “EarthStream are thrilled to be partnering with Nexans - it’s our pleasure to be supporting such a well-established brand that shares our ambition to create a more sustainable future. We are excited to be collaborating with Nexans to help develop some of the largest and most exciting offshore wind projects around the world. This successful tender award illustrates EarthStream’s globally growing presence in the renewables market.” ​ Get in touch wit...

The Renewable Energy Innovation Boom

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​ £37 million.  That’s how much the UK government has recently pledged towards renewable energy projects. Why?  In order to start developing more consistent and reliable sources of green electricity for households across the country. As demand for electricity begins to rise once again, this funding will prove imperative in fuelling our industry’s innovation. (Source: Statista) ​ The need for innovation in renewable energy Despite its groundbreaking capabilities, today’s renewable energy production isn’t perfect. Although the growing number of wind farms around the UK’s coastline is certainly a cause for celebration, there is, admittedly, a downside.  As it stands, over a quarter of our total energy production is heavily reliant on the weather (which is almost impossible to predict). Varying wind speeds and solar strength result in irregular output, making future planning more than a little difficult. At the rate our population is growing, this is not sustainab...