Graduate awarded RES prize for dedication to renewable energy

A student from Exeter University is celebrating after being awarded a prize from the world’s largest independent renewable energy company in recognition of her professionalism and dedication during her studies.

Megan Monkman, MEng Energy Engineering graduate received the 2021 ‘Power for Good’ prize and £100 cash. The awarding committee praised Megan for her contributions which went far beyond the syllabus, taking on leadership roles in extra-curricular activities, and for seeking to provide a strong student voice through the Staff-Student Liaison committee.

Megan Monkman, MEng Energy Engineering graduate said: “It’s an honour to receive this award and I look forward to taking the skills recognised here forward to make a real difference in the field of renewable energy”.

Scott Hutchins, Senior Asset Manager at RES, said: “The renewable energy industry is one of great opportunity and students like Megan, who has demonstrated the professionalism and undoubted talent throughout her four years at university, will certainly play an important role in our industry.

“With 39 years’ experience in the sector, RES recognises talent and rewarding and encouraging this is crucial to the continued success of the renewables industry.”

RES is active in onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. To support its growing asset management and operation and maintenance portfolio in the south-west and across the length and breadth of the UK, RES maintains an operational base in Truro and Exeter with a workforce of 26.

For further information about RES, visit www.res-group.com

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About RES:

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company active in onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. At the forefront of the industry for over 39 years, RES has delivered more than 21GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and supports an operational asset portfolio exceeding 7.5 GW worldwide for a large client base.  Understanding the unique needs of corporate clients, RES has secured 1.5GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) enabling access to energy at the lowest cost. RES employs more than 3,000 people and is active in 10 countries.