Land Rights: The new battleground for the UK’s green infrastructure rollout
By Alex Lane , Head of Legal at Aurora Utilities Limited When people think of the energy transition, they picture solar panels, wind farms, and fleets of electric vehicles (EVs). But hidden in plain sight, beneath our feet and across our landscapes, is one of the most complex and overlooked aspects of delivering net zero […]
Meet Our Land Rights Coordinator: A conversation with Laura Simons
Behind every successful infrastructure project lies careful planning and expertise. For Aurora, Laura Simons, our Land Rights Coordinator, has been a driving force in helping to build the processes that keep projects moving forward. From creating new tools to streamlining systems, Laura has already made a lasting impact in her first six months. With a […]
Land rights and legal agility: The missing link in the UK’s energy transition
Jamie McAinsh, Chief Commercial Officer of Aurora Utilities Limited The UK’s energy transition is gathering pace. From EV charging networks to renewable generation and data infrastructure, the demand for grid connections is soaring. But amid the buzz around solar farms and battery storage, there’s a less visible challenge stalling progress: land rights. At Aurora, we’re at the […]
Meet Our Head of Legal: A Conversation with Alex Lane
At Aurora, our strength lies not only in the service that we deliver, but in the people who make it possible. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce Alex Lane, our new Head of Legal, whose journey working in property law to the energy transition is as inspiring as it is impactful. With an impressive career […]
Powering Up: The UK’s Electrification Push Must Now Deliver
The UK’s journey to net zero is being led not by bold slogans, but by the silent transformation of its power systems. In June 2025, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its annual statutory assessment of the UK’s progress toward meeting its legally binding climate targets, including net zero by 2050. The report, Progress in […]
Aurora names industry stalwart as new Chair
Aurora Utilities Limited has named Gregor Alexander as the Group’s first Chair of the Board, effective March 2025. Since joining SSE Group in 1990, which is the largest renewable energy generator in the UK, Gregor has been instrumental in leading a number of major transactions and investments for the Group. His extensive knowledge and experience […]
Meet our Head of Network Operations: A conversation with Stuart Reeder
At Aurora, its the people behind the scenes who fuel our drive for innovation and push us to deliver excellence every single day. That’s why we are delighted to introduce our new Head of Network Operations, Stuart Reeder, to the business. His journey and passion for the energy sector exemplifies the spirit of Aurora. Let’s […]
Powering Equality: Tackling Gender Parity in the Energy Sector
The energy sector is in the midst of a profound transformation; not just in how it generates and distributes power, but also in who holds the power. As the industry pivots toward sustainability and innovation, the call for gender parity has grown louder. Yet, for many women, the barriers remain stubbornly intact. Something some of […]
How will we power 1.3 million new homes? Solving an energy connection conundrum
By Mark Sneddon, Delivery Director at Aurora Utilities Limited Recent reports suggest that housebuilding is set to rise to the highest level seen in 40 years as the government plans to build 1.3million homes across the UK within five years. This is expected to alleviate the worst effects of the housing crisis, but it could […]
Full steam ahead: empowering our people to make waves
By Simon Reilly, CEO of Aurora Utilities Limited At the heart of every thriving organisation lies a clear sense of purpose, grounded values, and a strategy that aligns with its people and ambitions. At Aurora, we have brought these principles to life through our new TIDE Pillars: Thrive, Influence, Deliver, and Evolve = TIDE They’re […]