Kiera Wright: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in Scotland

Kiera Wright: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers in Scotland

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A milestone moment for a growing engineer Kiera Wright has been named Supporting Net Zero Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Apprenticeship Awards recognising her contribution to Scotland’s renewable energy sector and her commitment to inspiring the next generation of young engineers. Kiera joined aes renewables in 2021 through a Graduate Apprenticeship. From … Read more

A Month of Moustaches, Makeovers & Making a Difference

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Movember has come and gone, and what a month it’s been at AES. This year we took our commitment to raising awareness and making a difference for Mikeysline to new heights…or should that be lengths! From spectacular moustaches to dramatic cuts and an office crazy hair day that took us right back to our school … Read more

AES Shine at H&I Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Celebrating Apprenticeship Excellence Across the Highlands and Islands. AES Solar is proud to announce that our team been shortlisted in four categories at the Highlands & Islands Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Taking place on Thursday the 27th of November, the awards will shine a spotlight on the incredible apprenticeship network in the Highlands and Islands, recognising … Read more

AES Celebrates IIP Awards 2025 Nomination

AES Solar recognised among the UK’s leading employers in the Investors in People Awards 2025 AES Celebrates IIP Awards after being named a finalist in the UK Employer of the Year: 50–249 Employees (Silver) category. The national awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate excellence in leadership, engagement and people development. AES joins a shortlist that includes … Read more

AES Solar’s Movember Campaign for Mikeysline

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Moustaches, Mental Health, and Making a Difference – AES Solar Does Movember! This November, AES Solar’s Movember Campaign will raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health, while supporting the incredible work of Mikeysline. While Movember is famous for its moustaches, it’s about so much more than facial hair. It’s a global event aimed at … Read more

Connie’s Sunny Summer Work Experience at AES Solar

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This summer, we were delighted to welcome Connie, a sixth-year student at a local secondary school, for work experience at AES Solar. Connie’s placement was designed to provide her with a well-rounded understanding of both renewable energy and the day-to-day operations of working for a company like AES Solar. Over her four-week work experience at … Read more

AES Solar Announces Mikeysline Charity of the Year 2025/2026 

We are proud to announce that Mikeysline has been chosen as AES Solar’s Charity of the Year 2025/2026.  At AES, our mission is to build a brighter, more sustainable future. But sustainability isn’t just about renewable energy, it’s about supporting the wellbeing of our people and communities we call home. That’s why this year we’re proud … Read more

No Wrong Path: Apprenticeships, Ambition and the Future of Renewables 

Celebrating Alternative Career Paths with AES Solar and DYW Moray.  As young people across Scotland receive their exam results, the pressure to follow a traditional academic route can feel overwhelming. But what if that route doesn’t feel right? Here at AES, we believe there’s No Wrong Path to success.  That’s why we’re proud to support … Read more