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Renewable Energy Institute receives EI Award 2020


The Renewable Energy Institute has been awarded the prestigious EI Award 2020 for ‘Talent Development and Learning’. Out of 160 nominees from all over the world, the Renewable Energy Institute was chosen to receive the award for exceptional work in “creating a global skilled workforce in renewable energy & energy efficiency”.

The Renewable Energy Institute EEC has been selected by a panel of expert judges to receive the distinguished award for “Talent Development and Learning”. The Institute was chosen for the award alongside organisations such as the National Grid, Octopus Energy, and Swansea University.

The EI Awards “celebrate the achievements of the energy industry across the globe, giving recognition to individuals and organisations who take an innovative and responsible approach to solving the industry’s challenges of providing society with clean, sustainable, low cost and dependable energy.” The ceremony was held virtually this year with many prominent international guests.

Paolo Buoni, Director of the Renewable Energy Institute, said: “We are delighted to have received this award, following our work spreading the Renewable Energy message. As the world seeks a Green Recovery in the coming months and years, the Renewable Energy Institute is proud to be the ambassador of green energy and best practice in the sector.”

The Renewable Energy Institute has consistently worked on filling the Renewable Energy skills gap currently experienced by the green energy industry by providing training on the latest technology in order to help create the workforce required for the sector to succeed. Sustainable growth of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency industries can only be achieved by upskilling individuals to the required level for employment and development opportunities in the sector. Evidence of the positive impact that the educational activities have had on the sector can be seen in the testimonials and case studies that high-profile organisations have left with regard to the project.

Read the full press release here: https://www.EUenergycentre.org/news/renewable-energy-institute-receives-ei-award/