<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stakelum Consultancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stakelum Consultancy]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Regulation in Ireland: A 2026 Commercial Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renewable energy project can have suitable land, a strong wind or solar resource and an experienced development team, yet still lose value if its planning route, grid position, licence requirements or support-scheme eligibility are misunderstood. In Ireland, regulation affects far more than legal compliance. It shapes development costs, construction dates, financing conditions, electricity revenue and the price an investor may pay for a project. Renewable energy regulation in Ireland...]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/post/renewable-energy-regulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b5257cedecef173ab66b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb8a_70aecd57ec7c44cf8c1332ba62ec3d40~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_967,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Stakelum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Courses for Non-Technical Professionals in Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renewable energy projects depend on accountants, lawyers, investors, property advisers, planners, procurement teams and business leaders as much as they depend on engineers. These professionals are often asked to review project costs, contracts, land rights, investment returns or business opportunities without first receiving a clear explanation of how renewable energy projects work. The right course can close that knowledge gap without requiring participants to study advanced mathematics,...]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/post/renewable-energy-courses-for-non-technical</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b4e1a3ab08c72af16457c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:18:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb8a_94d6572c36664bc7b3901a0ab14d3352~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Stakelum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Courses vs Degrees in Renewable Energy: Which Is Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the wrong renewable energy qualification can cost you years of study, significant tuition fees and time away from employment. A school leaver who wants to design electrical power systems needs a very different education from an accountant, lawyer, project manager or property professional who wants to work with renewable energy clients. The best choice is therefore based on the role you want and the knowledge you already have, not on which course sounds more impressive. A renewable...]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/post/short-courses-vs-degrees-in-renewable-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b4a733ab08c72af163ca0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d684a_4c5fba62343c44248c38211e15b67851~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_480,h_298,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura Stakelum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stages of a Renewable Energy Project: Start to Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A renewable energy project can look attractive on paper but still fail before construction because the site, grid connection, planning status, expected revenue or financing structure does not work. The best way to protect development capital is to treat the project as a series of controlled decisions. At each stage, the developer gathers evidence, updates the commercial case and decides whether the project should proceed, change, pause or stop. The stages of a renewable energy project...]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/post/stages-of-renewable-energy-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b48d77882b714f0d72519</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:54:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb8a_18af9f553a3e4d3f9106fdfb9919ba50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_854,h_641,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan McMahon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Risks in Renewable Energy Projects and How to Manage Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key risks in renewable energy projects and how to manage them should be understood before land is acquired, contracts are signed, or capital is committed. A promising wind or solar project can quickly lose value if its grid connection is delayed, energy production falls below forecast, construction costs rise, or the expected electricity price does not materialise. The solution is not to remove every possible risk. It is to identify material risks early, measure their financial effect, assign...]]></description><link>https://www.stakelumconsultancy.com/post/key-risks-in-renewable-energy-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3bd8bd78b63a8fd1b18a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d684a_34e3b81bc6354d4f8ac6044d0e252812~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_480,h_298,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alan McMahon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>