Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power, has advised funds managed by Octopus Investments (“Octopus”) on the acquisition of a 149MW portfolio of four UK-based onshore wind projects. Giles Dearden, Natural Power’s Director of Due Diligence, said: “We’re delighted to have acted as technical advisors for Octopus in the acquisition of this wind farm portfolio.” Chris Gaydon, a director on Octopus’ Energy Investments team, said: “We were very pleased with the speed and professionalism of Natural Power’s support throughout this transaction.” The acquired portfolio includes Blue Energy’s flagship Beinneun Project (109MW) as well as the Cour (21MW), Grange (12.3MW)…

Natural Power’s Irish office continues to expand with the appointment of Gael Gibson to the role of Principal Planner. A qualified planner with more than 15 years of experience working within the planning system in Ireland and nine years’ experience in relation to the planning and development of the Irish transmission system, Gael joins the Natural Power team in Ireland having also previously worked for several local authorities and the transmission system operator in senior/principal planner roles. She has a strong background in all aspects of feasibility, land use management, strategic planning and policy formulation and has project management, expert…

In response to evolving market conditions, Natural Power has launched a new department, ‘Advisory and Analytics’, which brings together the best of its due diligence, market analysis and resource analysis teams. Lauren Wheatley, Director of Advisory and Analytics will provide direction to the team globally. International advisory services will be coordinated by Giles Dearden, Director of Due Diligence with local delivery lead by in regional and subject matter experts. Richard Walls, Chief Operating Director said: “By combining the teams, we will see greater knowledge sharing internally providing a more integrated and efficient service for our clients. Together we are in…

By supplying the cables installed on the catamaran, the group confirms its commitment to developing and promoting renewable energy Milan, 20 June 2017 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announced its partnership with the Energy Observer, the world’s first catamaran powered solely by renewable sources, at the Paris Air Show today. Energy Observer and CEA Liten, the research institute that developed the project, have chosen Prysmian as the official supplier of cables which, through a high level of performance, reliability and light weight, provide energy generated from renewable sources to the vessel’s motor.…

Group strengthens its offering with enhanced strategies and investments to support the Offshore Wind sector Turnkey cable solutions, Project engineering, State-of-the-art cable technologies and monitoring & maintenance services all on display Milan, 05 June 2017 – Prysmian Group, world leader in energy and telecom cable systems will present its products and services portfolio underpinning its new enhanced strategy expanding its presence and offering in the offshore wind sector on the occasion of the Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the largest industry conference and exhibition, to be held from 6th to 8th June in London (Excel Centre, Booth N – J10). In…

Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power, has been appointed by NTR for the asset management of Teevurcher Wind Farm located in Co. Meath in the Republic of Ireland. Natural Power successfully tendered for the asset management contract, and will be providing a full range of operational services to NTR including site management, as well as high voltage system management, commercial back office, advanced performance engineering (including operational reporting and analysis), safety and environmental compliance, backed up by 24/7 ‘Control Centre’ support. The Teevurcher Wind Farm site is currently under construction with Natural Power providing project management, Owner’s Engineer,…

Natural Power is set to take WINDPOWER 2017 by storm later this month, exhibiting at booth 2872 from 22nd – 25th May in the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Wind power contributed more new electric generating capacity in 2016 than any other source in the US. With over 75 GW of wind power generated electricity for consumers around the US, and a stable business environment resulting from the five year extension of the Production Tax Credit/Investment Tax Credit, the industry is focused on continued success and growth. Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), WINDPOWER 2017 brings together world-renowned…

Dr Christine Bordonaro has been appointed to the role of Principal Engineer on the due diligence team at Natural Power in North America and will be supporting the due diligence activities for both wind and solar. Christine Bordonaro brings 20 years of industry experience with 15 years in the solar industry. Most recently at DNV GL, she performed and managed technical due diligence reviews on commercial and utility scale solar projects across the US and Canada. She also conducted technical reviews and bankability studies for PV equipment, which consisted of factory audits across China and Europe. Prior to joining DNV…

Natural Power’s Senior Renewable Heat Engineer, Guy Milligan, has joined the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Certification Register of Heat Network Consultants following his training and exam success. He joins his colleague, Steve Smith, who was officially accepted as the first Scottish-based CIBSE registered Heat Network Consultant last year. Guy said: “We expect Scotland to increase its involvement in district heating networks as a key area of focus to help meet Government targets. There will most likely be changes to planning regulations to mandate heat networks in certain locations, and we look forward to working with councils, registered…

Move comes to support increased demand for UK and European offshore wind farms Southampton, 20 April 2017 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the capability of its UK production facility in Wrexham to manufacture both 33 kV and 66 kV submarine cable cores used for the inter-array cable connections in offshore wind farms. The new product line will enable the linking and collecting of power produced by offshore wind turbines before onward transmission to the onshore grid. Prysmian is the largest manufacturer of cable and accessories in the UK. Recently celebrating 100…