One of my team was a part of the 2023 LSTS cohort. I had an equal measure of pride and happiness - plus a tinge of jealousy! It sounded like an amazing adventure, exploring a new place and helping the communities in Puerto Rico with life changing solar panels.

I’m so delighted to have been selected and to be able to help communities move out of energy poverty. I’m looking forward to being able to help communities in a very practical way, getting my hands dirty where needed.  

For the last two years I have been closely involved in the Let’s Share the Sun partnership. As a videographer, I’ve sought to drive awareness around the challenges that many Puerto Ricans face in terms of energy security and energy equity, and the great work that Let’s Share the Sun has being doing to bring reliable - and often life-changing - solar energy to families and communities in need. After editing the many interviews and stories from previous trips, I wanted to have the chance to meet the inspirational figures involved, and to see and hear firsthand the impact that solar can have. 

I have undertaken fundraising and volunteering in the past (all Scotland based and involving outdoor pursuits and challenges for Cancer Research) and felt that this would be a great opportunity to expand my experience and give back to people who deserve it.

I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues from other parts of the business I wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to work with. I’m excited to make a difference and to feel more connected to our mission of transforming the way we power our planet.  

The collaboration of Wood Mackenzie with Let’s Share the Sun is the essence of the ‘Transform the way we power our planet’ motto. I believe participating in this project will give me an incredible opportunity to make a real impact and difference in people’s lives not only by sharing the gift of power, but also everything else that comes with that, like security, independence, and safety.