At Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, Solar&StorageXtra caught up with Simona Scanu, Head of Operations at Ethical Power.
Simona discussed the different projects Ethical Power has been working on, such as greyfield sites, how the company is working to meet key renewable goals and the benefits of attending meeting your partners at Solar & Storage Live.
Interview with Simona Scanu, Head of Operations at Ethical Power
“I think that in terms of meeting key deadlines like 2030 and reducing the carbon footprint, this is a great way to utilise land.”
Xtra: Can you talk to us about Ethical Power’s mission?
Simona: Ethical Power is a vertically integrated company because we provide all the services required to develop, design, build, and maintain.
We also handle operations and maintenance (O&M) and asset management for the solar PV and battery parks that we build. This includes substations.
This means we can provide the full package to our partners.
Xtra: What makes Ethical Power different from other renewable energy infrastructure companies?
Simona: Ethical Power is different because we look at a project from its initial stages to its final build and maintenance. We also like to work with our clients and suppliers as partners rather than in a traditional contract-focused relationship.
We aim to establish good relationships with our supply chain and clients to build mutual trust and get the best outcomes from the partnership.
Xtra: Could you share insights on your most impactful solar or storage project to date?
Simona: I am very proud of some of the projects that we are building! For example, (we have projects) on greyfields – like landfills.
These projects show how we can combine green energy with land that is considered unsuitable for construction or cropping. We’re giving a new life to land that couldn’t otherwise be used.
I think that in terms of meeting key deadlines like 2030 and reducing the carbon footprint, this is a great way to utilise land. I’m very proud that Ethical Power is working with several partners to achieve that.
Xtra: How do you ensure long-term operational success for your projects while maintaining sustainability?
Simona: The long-term success of a project comes from looking at our supply chain. As I said, we work with partners to ensure that our supply chain aligns with our values.
We conduct all the necessary due diligence and checks to deliver not only for ourselves but also for our clients, ensuring we provide the best products and the most sustainable solutions.
Xtra: What do installers, developers, and manufacturers gain from attending Solar & Storage Live?
Simona: This event is a good hub for everyone to meet in the same place. Normally, you meet suppliers individually, but here every one is together.
You can see who your competitors are, understand the market, and learn how we can work as a community to make progress and ensure we are all aligned.
Of course, there are competitors, but it’s also good to see how we are all working toward the same goals.
Having all the suppliers in one place is helpful because it ensures the supply chain we’re using shares our targets. It also makes it easier to pick the right partners to work with – so you don’t have to move around (so much).
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