In the worker's perspective, operating a renewable energy facility involves generating electricity from sources like hydropower, solar, or wind, connected to the grid through transmission or distribution networks. Examples include hydrogen plants, hydroelectric power plants, solar farms, or wind farms.

To store excess energy and supply it during peak demand, facilities might use battery energy storage, thermal energy storage, pumped hydro, or hydrogen gas production.

Ensuring electrical safety is crucial for a renewable energy facility. Constructing such facilities or storage systems poses high-risk construction work with potential exposure to electrical hazards, leading to severe injuries or fatalities. Risks stem from working on live parts of electrical installations, equipment, and proximity to overhead powerlines or underground cables. These hazards may arise due to non-compliant installations, inadequate equipment, poor practices or supervision, lack of safety instructions, insufficient access procedures, or component failures.

Those overseeing a business or operation must prioritize the safety of all workers and visitors throughout the entire life cycle of a renewable energy facility or storage system. This spans from design and construction to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning phases.