Power & Energy
We partner with over 50 global Transmission and Distribution Supply Operators (TSOs and DSOs) to support power infrastructure development. Our services span from evaluating grid infrastructure and identifying optimal connection points to delivering substations that meet all technical, regulatory and operational standards.
Beyond infrastructure, we help clients understand and manage the electricity flowing through these systems. We provide expertise in energy pricing, contract negotiations and renewable energy solutions, ensuring optimal financial and environmental outcomes.
Grid Intelligence, Application and Power Due Diligence
To date, our specialised advisory services have delivered 16.7 GW of Power Infrastructures.
We provide guidance across the entire lifecycle of the connection process including the following:
Country/Regional Grid Overview: Comprehensive commentary on electricity and gas grid infrastructure at a country, regional and site-specific level including estimated timelines to energisation.
Availability and Reliability: Evaluation of infrastructure availability and reliability.
Grid Connection Points: Identification and assessment of grid connection points and review of CapEx and infrastructure requirements for grid extension.
Application Process and Submission: Advisory services on the utility application process (demand and generation), comprehensive reviews of received grid connection offers and submission of grid connection applications.
Connection Agreements: Facilitating bilateral, construction, code and modification agreements, including ongoing management of grid connection offers.
Ownership Structures: Advisory services on private ownership and involvement of Distribution/Supply Network Operators (DNOs/DSOs) or Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs).
Point of Connection and Voltage Stack Positioning: Strategic placement of connection points and associated voltage levels.
Substation Delivery: Design, Tender, Review and Commissioning
Substation delivery is a critical aspect of power infrastructure development, encompassing the entire process from initial design through to commissioning and energisation. This process involves careful planning, strategic decision-making and rigorous oversight to ensure that the substation meets all technical, regulatory and operational requirements.
We assist our clients on the following services:
Employer's Requirements: Developing detailed build specifications relevant to project outcomes.
Route Planning: Optimising infrastructure routes to power.
Substation Tenders: Providing technical and/or commercial management of the substation tender process from Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to contract award.
Contractor Management: Ongoing monitoring of contractors and detailed design reviews on behalf of clients and partners.
Utility Coordination: Liaising with utility providers throughout design, delivery and commissioning phases.
Project Monitoring and Oversight: Providing supervision throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
Energy Pricing, Power Purchase Agreements and Renewable Solutions
We provide detailed expertise in energy pricing, taxes and levy bases, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and renewable energy solutions.
We focus on delivering clear, practical solutions to optimise both financial and environmental outcomes including the following:
Non-commodity pricing reviews: Advising clients on the non-commodity components of an electricity bill across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Private wires: Assessment of private wire opportunities including regulatory compliance and technical considerations.
Commercial Modelling: Conducting detailed modelling to compare the benefits of PPAs versus self-generation, private wires and grid connections, allowing informed decisions on financial performance, risk and sustainability.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiating PPAs, including private wire and virtual, to secure optimal terms and financial stability.
Grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): Implementing large scale battery systems for energy storage and grid stabilisation services.
Hydrogen and Compressed / Liquid Air Solutions: Developing storage solutions using hydrogen, compressed air and/or liquid air technologies.
Energy from Waste Solution: Facilitating PPAs for converting waste into energy.
Solar, Wind and Hydro Solutions: Offering ownership options or PPAs for solar, wind and hydro energy projects.
