Capturing Wärtsilä: Powering the Future of Energy Storage in the UK

As an industrial photographer specializing in capturing complex industrial environments, I was commissioned to showcase Wärtsilä as a global leader in energy storage technology, highlighting how their systems integrate with the UK’s National Grid. This project presented unique challenges, primarily due to strict National Grid safety regulations.

For safety reasons, the use of drones was prohibited due to nearby high-voltage pylons, nor were cherry pickers. To overcome this, I sourced a ladder that met safety guidelines while allowing for the necessary perspective. Additionally, I completed online training to ensure compliance with the site's safety standards.

The client played a key role in the shoot, selecting the talent and ensuring their attire was not only on-trend but also adhered to health and safety requirements.

Visually, the shoot posed a challenge as the site’s technology was housed in grey shipping containers, which provided a muted and flat backdrop. Through creative composition and careful integration of staff in relaxed, natural poses, I was able to create dynamic and engaging imagery that effectively conveyed both the technology and the people behind it.

The results were highly successful—the client was thrilled with the final images, which were used in annual and interim reports to promote Wärtsilä’s leadership in energy storage solutions. The team enjoyed the experience, and the shoot effectively captured the human aspect of industrial technology, making it a standout example of industrial photography for a leading global brand.