Send a text In this episode of What On Earth!, we’re joined by Ross Fairley, Senior Partner at Burges & Salmon, who brings over 30 years of experience in renewable energy projects to the table. We dig into what project success really looks like — and what it takes to get there. From assembling the right team to securing Final Investment Decision (FID), Ross shares hard-earned insights from decades in the field. 🔍 In this episode: What separates successful renewable energy projects from th...

What On Earth!

Jonathan White (Apollo) and Phil Westmorland (Apollo)

Concept to Kilowatt – How Net Zero Projects Succeed

JUL 8, 202540 MIN
What On Earth!

Concept to Kilowatt – How Net Zero Projects Succeed

JUL 8, 202540 MIN

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Send a textIn this episode of What On Earth!, we’re joined by Ross Fairley, Senior Partner at Burges & Salmon, who brings over 30 years of experience in renewable energy projects to the table.We dig into what project success really looks like — and what it takes to get there. From assembling the right team to securing Final Investment Decision (FID), Ross shares hard-earned insights from decades in the field.🔍 In this episode:What separates successful renewable energy projects from those that fall shortThe critical roles and qualities developers should seek in their teamsHow the landscape is shifting as the “easy” project sites disappearThe increasing complexity of renewable projects — and how to navigate itRoss’s one bold idea that could unlock more successful projectsWhether you're a developer, investor, policymaker, or just curious about the evolving energy transition, this episode offers a front-row seat to the real-world challenges and solutions in the sector.