Green Energy CV Writing Guide: UK Renewable Energy CV Tips

Industry Terminology: Use terms like kW, MWh, Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) and net-zero targets.

Project Achievements: Quantify impact: “Led a 15 MW solar farm installation” or “Optimised turbine layout to boost output by 10%”.

Qualifications & Certifications: List UK-recognised accreditations (MCS solar installer, GWO safety training, STEM degrees).

Profile: 2–4 lines summarising your clean energy expertise and career focus.
- Example: “Renewable energy engineer with 5+ years in solar and wind projects. Skilled in performance optimisation and sustainable development.”

Experience Section:

- Role Title, Company (Dates)

• • Bullet 1: Use action verbs and numbers (e.g. “Developed electrical integration plan for 50 MW wind farm; improved availability to 98.5%”).

  • Bullet 2: Highlight funding or grant successes (e.g. “Secured £5 M through Contracts for Difference”).

Education & Certifications: Include degrees, short courses and industry licences (e.g. Offshore Wind Farm Management, PVOL certification).

Skills: List hard and soft skills (e.g. turbine aerodynamics, grid interconnection, project management, stakeholder consultation).

Teamwork & Communication: Demonstrate multidisciplinary project experience and community consultation.

Commercial Awareness: Mention familiarity with UK energy markets, CfD schemes, net-zero policy.

Safety & Compliance: Cite HSE regulations, ISO standards and site-management experience.

Be Specific: Replace “worked on renewable projects” with precise achievements and data.

Quantify Results: Always include percentages, cost savings or output improvements.

No Greenwash: Only claim verifiable sustainability contributions.

UK Conventions: Use clear file names (e.g. Alex_Smith_Renewables_CV.pdf) and follow UK formatting standards.