Simon Pipkin

Simon Pipkin has extensive experience in the renewable energy industry. Simon has worked as a Senior Product Manager at RES since 2019, where they specialize in problem-solving through digital tools and ensuring high-quality client reporting. In this role, they are responsible for presenting performance reports and optimization proposals at the board and investor level, advising on modeling and software applications for renewable energy projects, and improving site NPV through analysis and collaboration with third-party contractors.

Prior to their current role, Pipkin worked at REG Power Management Limited from 2008 to 2019. Simon held various positions, including Head of Resource Analysis and Construction Manager. As Head of Resource Analysis, they managed a renewable energy team and focused on problem-solving, developing models and software applications, and analyzing data to diagnose and resolve performance issues. As a Construction Manager, they oversaw multi-contract renewable energy projects, managed project budgets, and ensured compliance with contractual obligations and HSE standards.

Pipkin also has experience as a Project Developer at REG Power Management Limited, where they managed wind projects through the planning process and into construction. Their responsibilities included site screening, managing EIA planning applications, negotiation with stakeholders, and securing planning consent.

Before joining REG Power Management Limited, Pipkin worked as a Project Manager at Gamesa and Windfarms UK Ltd, where they gained project management experience in the renewable energy sector.

Overall, Simon Pipkin has a strong background in renewable energy, with expertise in product management, resource assessment, construction management, and project development.

Simon Pipkin obtained a BSc degree in Geography from the University of Southampton, where they studied from 1999 to 2002. In 2006, they attended the Centre of Renewable Energy Systems Technology at Loughborough University for a year to study Renewable Energy Systems Technology. Additionally, Simon obtained several certifications from LinkedIn in 2019, including "Assessing Digital Maturity," "Become a Thought Leader," "Transitioning from Technical Professional to Manager," "Writing to be Heard on LinkedIn," "Body Language for Leaders," "Communicating with Confidence," "Shane Snow on Storytelling," "Becoming a Thought Leader," "Bill George on Self Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership," "Creating Your Personal Brand," and "Defining and Achieving Professional Goals."