OnPath Energy appoints operations director

Sunderland-headquartered OnPath Energy has appointed Andy Bilclough as grid and operations director as it strengthens its senior team.

Andy brings almost 30 years of energy industry experience, previously leading Northern Powergrid’s infrastructure investment and connections strategy. 

He also spent 12 years at National Grid.

At OnPath, he will oversee health and safety, operational and grid teams, supporting the company’s growth.

Andy said: “Being responsible for the 24/7 operation of essential power infrastructure has given me a huge amount of experience, knowledge and insight that is directly relevant to the role I’m now playing at OnPath.

“Moving to the energy generation side of the power industry for the first time gives me a fantastic opportunity to continue learning while also using my knowledge and network help secure the best grid connections for OnPath’s growing project portfolio.

“When OnPath first approached me, I had a really positive gut feeling about the role that was on offer and it’s proved to be an accurate one.

“It’s a business with a real sense of purpose that’s full of very talented, dedicated people and there’s a great deal of ambition around what we can achieve in the coming years.”  

Following its 2023 acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management, OnPath is expanding its onshore wind, solar and energy storage portfolio, with new projects set to begin this year, including its first solar schemes in Yorkshire.

Richard Dunkley, chief executive at OnPath Energy, added: “OnPath has ambitious plans to amplify the difference we can make to a net zero future for the UK that will help to lower consumer bills in the long term, improve the UK’s energy security and deliver a just transition that is fair and inclusive for everyone. 

“Andy’s experience and expertise will play a central role in helping us deliver on those objectives and it’s a real coup for us to be able to bring him on board.”

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