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What On Earth!
An informal look at the net zero challenges facing us as a nation. Phil and Jonathan chat with various leaders from academia, technology developers, project developers etc on interesting and challenging topics facing society as we decarbonise our economy. The podcast is sponsored by Apollo.
What On Earth!
Concept to Kilowatt – How Net Zero Projects Succeed
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 those that fall short
- The critical roles and qualities developers should seek in their teams
- How the landscape is shifting as the “easy” project sites disappear
- The increasing complexity of renewable projects — and how to navigate it
- Ross’s one bold idea that could unlock more successful projects
Whether 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.