Congratulations to Niall on achieving High Voltage Senior Authorised Person authorisation

By Stuart Spiers | 16-1-26

Trust, Judgement and High Voltage Responsibility

We are proud to celebrate another important milestone for the Solar Group team.

High voltage work is not just technical. It is about judgement, discipline, and knowing when to slow things down. That is why we are proud to recognise Niall Haigh on achieving High Voltage Senior Authorised Person (HV SAP) authorisation.

This is a role that sits at the very centre of safe operations, and it is one that carries real responsibility.

Why the SAP Role Matters

A Senior Authorised Person is the individual who takes control of safety on high voltage systems. They are responsible for deciding how and when a system can be worked on, and for ensuring that every step taken protects people, equipment, and the wider network.

This means controlling switching activities, confirming isolation and earthing, and managing the formal safety documentation that allows work to proceed. Nothing happens without clarity. Nothing proceeds without confidence. It is a role where experience matters just as much as technical knowledge.

What This Says About Niall

HV SAP authorisation is granted to people who can be trusted to make the right calls, even when conditions are complex or time pressures exist. It reflects consistency, composure, and the ability to think beyond the immediate task to the wider system and the people working within it.

For Niall, this authorisation recognises his ability to operate at that level. It confirms that he has demonstrated the competence, judgement, and professional maturity required to lead safety on high voltage assets. This is not about titles. It is about responsibility.

What This Means on Site

On utility scale solar sites, high voltage systems are part of daily operations. Many assets operate at 11kV and 33kV, with interfaces that demand careful control and clear communication.

Having an HV SAP on the ground strengthens how work is planned and delivered. It improves coordination during outages, supports safer execution of complex tasks, and ensures that safety decisions are made by someone who understands both the system and the site. That presence matters. It sets the tone for how work is approached and how risks are managed.

How Solar Group Develops People

At Solar Group, we develop engineers for the long term. Authorisations like HV SAP are not rushed or treated as milestones to collect. They are earned through training, assessment, and real experience. We want people who take ownership, who understand the weight of responsibility, and who are prepared to uphold standards even when it would be easier not to.

Niall’s authorisation reflects that approach. It shows what happens when capability, attitude, and support come together.

Congratulations to Niall on achieving High Voltage Senior Authorised Person authorisation. It is a meaningful professional achievement and a reflection of the trust placed in him to lead safety where it matters most.

Because we care.

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