Natural Power, a renewable energy consultancy, has named Clare Horner as the Director of Onshore Consenting and Environment. Horner brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Onshore Renewables Team Lead and Associate Partner at ERM.
In her new role, Horner will oversee onshore planning projects for all renewable energy technologies across the UK and Ireland. This includes managing the onshore components of offshore projects, such as grid connections and substations.
With a background in geography and as a Chartered Landscape Architect, Horner has amassed over 20 years of experience in landscape and visual impact assessment for the onshore renewables sector, as well as in development consent order applications for infrastructure projects.
Horner expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, stating, “I'm looking forward to working with the onshore team, creating an environment for them to thrive and fulfil their potential, and building on their passion for renewable energy, cultivating this talented team which is equipped with the skills and expertise to drive success for our clients.”
Rob Brown, Managing Director at Natural Power, welcomed Horner's appointment, noting its significance in leading the company's Onshore Consenting and Environment department. Brown emphasized the importance of Horner's role in expanding the company's capacity and specialist skills in onshore planning, which is crucial for the continued growth of their global team.
Brown added, “Not only is this appointment crucial to the continued development of our onshore services, but it will be pivotal to the continued growth of our well-established global team, working hand in hand with both offshore and environmental departments in delivering successful long-term, future-proofed projects for clients and communities alike.”
