Mr. Wildash will be responsible for supporting revenue and value growth for Apatula's power grid portfolio.
He will drive market expansion strategies, identify new opportunities and build partnerships with key players across the renewable energy space.
He will also work closely with Apatula's leadership team to develop Apatula's long-term strategy to help the UK achieve net zero.
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Wildash said: “The UK energy sector is at a tipping point as key decisions are made about how to expand our renewable energy capacity.
“The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) recent Clean Power 2030 (CP30) report highlights the significant challenges facing the UK in achieving its goal of decarbonising the national electricity system by 2030. This challenge is also a challenge for companies like Apatura.
“By working together across the renewable energy value chain, including developers, network owners, system operators and industry regulators, we can transform the UK’s existing energy infrastructure and move towards cleaner energy and net zero. But time is ticking and we must act quickly.”
Wildash joins Apatura from NESO (formerly National Grid ESO), where he has held a variety of roles over the past seven years, most recently as Head of Connectivity and Head of Market Operations.
Wildash brings more than 20 years of combined energy grid-related experience across a variety of issues including operational, regulatory, connectivity, markets and strategy.
He added: “With its extensive planning expertise and robust asset portfolio, Apatura is at the forefront of the UK's clean energy transition. We have secured planning permission, as well as grid connectivity and near-term connection dates, for a series of high-value BESS projects that can be utilized and stored.
“As someone who grew up in Scotland, I am passionate about the transformative potential of data centers powered by renewable energy, as they are an important step towards a sustainable digital future. .
“These facilities will power cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and advanced data analytics, while creating jobs and driving investment in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to combine economic growth with economic growth and will help build Scotland's global position as a leader in both sectors. ”
Giles Hanglin, CEO of Apatura, said: His deep knowledge and experience strengthens our position as a trusted partner for renewable energy investors and developers as we expand our leadership in the fast-growing BESS and data center markets.
“Apatura has 10GW of clean energy capacity under development in the UK, including Scotland’s largest energy storage pipeline. Last month we secured permission for a 100MW battery site near the city of Dundee in east Scotland. Apatula continues to be at the forefront of Scotland's energy storage revolution, having approved five projects in the last year alone, including the ground-breaking 700MW Port Glasgow site.
