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Anna has 15 years’ of experience in Power Networks and Renewable Energy, including nearly a decade of experience working at Director level with Atkins, TNEI, WSP and now as Managing Director of Blake Clough Consulting. Since Sept 2021 she has grown the Blake Clough team from a small startup to one of the UK’s leading Power Networks consultancies. During her time with Blake Clough, Anna has also developed skills in electrical package management for large offshore wind farms, as well as carrying out complex power systems studies and delivering regulatory and strategic projects.

Anna has a broad range of knowledge and experience in areas including electricity regulation, power system economics, technical advisory/ due diligence, innovation, support to generation/ demand/ storage developers and multi-disciplinary project management. She is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the IET and an active member of Cigré, where she sits as a member of the Steering Committee.

Prior to moving into the field of Power Networks, Anna has worked in other industry sectors including Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking, and applies principles gained working for major global clients to projects within the Energy industry. Anna has a strong academic background, having read Electrical and Information Sciences at the University of Cambridge (MEng), gained a PhD from the University of Leeds and an MSc in Electrical Power Systems from the University of Bath. Following successful completion of the MSc, she was invited to be a member of the teaching staff at Bath University for this course, and held the post for five years.

Anna is also a keen amateur musician, currently playing principal cornet for the Slaithwaite band, as organist of the Upper Slaithwaite Church and she has recently been awarded the Associate of the Royal Schools of Music (ARSM) diploma in trumpet with distinction.

Previously Networks Innovation Manager and Power Systems Team Leader at WSP, Anthony is passionate about the role of innovation in delivering the electricity system of the future and accelerating the transition to Net Zero. This passion for innovation was a driving force behind his decision to co-found Blake Clough. As Managing Director, Anthony intends to take his wealth of experience in the innovation space to help clients deliver transformative projects which can provide significant financial and environmental benefits for energy consumers.

During his career to date, Anthony has developed and led several high profile technical and commercial innovation projects funding by Ofgem and the Network Operators. Most recently Anthony has been working closely with various GB and Irish Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) in the preparation of their RIIO ED2 and PR5 regulatory business plans, providing diverse support across multiple areas including the development of investment strategies, Engineering Justification Papers and Cost Benefit Analysis. Prior to co-founding Blake Clough, Anthony has worked for WSP and SP Energy Networks in the electricity networks industry. Furthermore, before shifting focus to Electricity Networks and the decarbonisation of the energy system, Anthony worked in the Oil & Gas for Shell in the Completions and Well Interventions discipline.

Dr Abdullah Emhemed is a Director at Blake Clough Consulting with over 24 years of experience in electricity networks and low-carbon technologies. He leads the UK Power Systems Team, with responsibility for business management, technical assurance, project delivery, and strategic development. His background combines senior leadership with hands-on delivery of complex power systems projects across transmission and distribution networks.

Abdullah brings deep technical expertise in protection systems, EMT studies, HVDC and offshore power systems, supported by extensive experience in offline, real-time, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. He is highly proficient in industry-standard tools including RSCAD/RTDS, PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ATP-EMTP, ETAP, and PSS?E. He also plays an active role in shaping industry best practice and standard through his involvement with BSI and IEC LVDC committees, the IET TC2.4 technical committee, and as a co-author of the IET LVDC Installation Code of Practice.

Abdullah has led and contributed to a wide portfolio of electricity network innovation projects, spanning smart grids, power-electronics integration, and the transition to low-carbon and DC network architectures. He has acted as Project Manager and Technical Lead on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives covering active network management, resilience and demand disconnection schemes, coordination with balancing services, and renewable-led system restoration and black start.

Prior to joining BCC, he spent over six years as a Technical Director at WSP UK (led and developed the Energy Advisory Power Systems Team) and more than seven years as a Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, where he supervised five PhD students. He has published over 50 journal papers, conference articles, and industry reports, reflecting his strong contribution to both academic research and practical power systems engineering.

Alex has joined Blake Clough as our Financial Controller, and will bring hands on experience to support the Company as it experiences rapid growth – to transform the finance function by building strong financial processes and controls.

She holds a First Class BSc degree from the University of Manchester, and an ACA qualification from Deloitte. Before joining Blake Clough, Alex spent 3 years working in financial services audits, before moving into industry where she experienced 5 years working as a Group Finance Manager.

Outside of work Alex enjoys reading, travelling, and keeping fit by kickboxing and taking her dogs for walks.

Lascelle is Head of Grid at Blake Clough Consulting, where he leads the delivery of Grid Connection Services across both Distribution and Transmission networks. He oversees high-quality outputs for clients, covering everything from regulatory strategy and connection feasibility to curtailment analysis and due diligence. He also drives innovation in new tools and service offerings to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex grid landscape.

Lascelle has led hundreds of grid projects across Great Britain, from 11kV to 400kV and sub-MW to multi-GW, spanning solar PV, onshore wind, battery storage, data centres, EV infrastructure, fossil-based generation, and more novel technologies. As part of this work, he developed Blake Clough’s suite of curtailment tools and modelling methodologies, now widely used across the business to support both Distribution and Transmission projects. He has played a key role in helping developers respond to major regulatory changes such as Access SCR and Gate 2 and led Blake Clough’s technical advisory support for the European RESTORE project in Bulgaria, contributing GB expertise to international initiatives.

Lascelle holds a PhD from Imperial College London, where his research focused on enhancing multi-energy microgrid resilience through smart operational strategies, with publications in leading journals and conferences. He also holds an MRes in Future Power Networks and Smart Grids from the University of Strathclyde, and previously worked as a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

He is deeply committed to promoting animal rights and environmentally friendly practices. Outside of work Lascelle enjoys cooking and running

Caspar is Head of Power Systems – UK , who specialises in power systems compliance Studies and Offshore Wind FEED and Pre-FEED studies. Caspar holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies from the University of Warwick and a PhD from Imperial College London in Power Systems and Power Electronics.

He has previously worked as a Research Associate at Imperial College London where his research focused on modelling and controller design of power converters for HVDC systems, such as off-shore windfarms, with an emphasis on harmonic analysis and power quality enhancement. He also has publications in active filter design and PV inverter design.

Since joining Blake Clough, Caspar has worked on power systems studies for a variety of projects and has expertise in both DIgSILENT Power Factory and PSCAD simulation tools. He has completed numerous G99 and Grid Code compliance studies packages for a variety of technology types such as BESS, PV, wind and Gas plant. He has led several Offshore Wind Pre-FEED and FEED studies packages across UK, Ireland and South Korea. Caspar also led in the delivery Grid Code and Stability Pathfinder compliance studies for Grid Forming BESS.

Amy is a Principal Consultant, based in our Glasgow office.  She holds a BEng from the University of Glasgow; completed a post-grad MSc at the University of Strathclyde funded by the ORE Brittania scholarship; and conducted research at the University of Sheffield investigating community energy and island grids funded by the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures. Amy has worked in the energy industry for over 9 years, most recently as a Principal Renewables Engineer for a Scottish consultancy and developer.

Amy has significant experience in reviewing land for wind/solar/BESS/cable route suitability, with projects ranging from 50kW to over 200MW. She has the expertise to determine initial feasibility of a site from planning and technical perspectives, including developing high-quality site layouts for planning, property and grid consents. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from community groups and landowners developing small-scale wind and solar, to major developers and lenders on large-scale onshore wind/solar/BESS and hybrid projects. Amy also has real-world experience of operational wind and solar sites, with WTSR and CSCS qualifications.

Amy leads our geospatial works, which include our cable route optioneering and mapping; grid feasibility/PoC identification; renewable site design works; and a range of bespoke mapping projects for a wide variety of Clients.  Introducing a GIS mapping element to our services allows us to streamline our cable costing projects, and allows us to adapt our deliverable formats for our clients.

Throughout her career, Amy has spent two years working for a Scottish renewable developer, and therefore also brings an excellent understanding of the developer’s perspective to Blake Clough. In her role, she was responsible for ensuring consistency of design between planning, property and technical site design, alongside keeping key financial models up to date to ensure all changes were reflected in the case for the projects. Amy continues practising these skills through our due diligence and site feasibility offerings.

Amy spends most of her free time hillwalking in the highlands or (on a rainy day) walking her dog to the pub.

April is a Principal Consultant working at Blake Clough consulting. She is an experienced energy professional with experience across energy strategy, innovation, and data analytics.

Before joining Blake Clough, she spent 3 years at National Grid Partners, the corporate venture capital arm of National Grid, working as an Innovation Manager, initiating, developing, and delivering transformative innovation initiatives across the distribution and transmission networks. She led projects such as scaling modular substations on the distribution network as well as testing AI and battery systems for constraint management on the transmission network. She also has significant experience as an Energy Strategy Consultant at WSP, working across strategy, regulation, and energy network analytics for clients in the energy sector. She started off her career at PWC, as a data and analytics consultant transforming data systems at FTSE 100 companies across a variety of industries.

April holds a MEng in General Engineering with New and Renewable Energy from the University of Durham and outside of work enjoys climbing, travelling and exploring various street foods throughout the world.

Amjed has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Amjed has worked on various projects, including the integration of a BESS plant when operating in both Grid-Forming and Grid-Following modes. He has also worked on different Compliance studies, such as Voltage Response, Frequency Response, FRT & FFCI Study, AC Voltage Variation Study, DRC schedule 14 Study, voltage and frequency protection settings, EMT Model Validation and Stability Pathfinder Studies.

Amjed had also joined UK power networks as a network planning engineer as a part of a secondment. At UK power networks, Amjed gained knowledge and experience in assessing new domestic and commercial load connections to the distribution network (SPN) as well as generating load assessment reports to be submitted to the project managers.

Amjed is a confident and proactive individual who always set himself high standards and strives for continuous success. His experience spans across electrical power systems, high voltage engineering, general engineering manufacturing process, and distance protection schemes on transmission networks. Supporting the government net zero policy, Amjed has conducted a funded project to protect a part of the British network when renewable energy sources are integrated into the network. The project involved deploying the travelling-wave differential protection scheme for double-ended tests.

During his study to date, Amjed has implemented power systems studies, including short-circuit calculations, load flow analysis, protection co-ordinations, stability analysis, and integrating renewable energy sources to the electrical network. Additionally, he has experience in testing the acidity level in transformer oils.

Siddhant joined Blake Clough Consulting as a Power Systems Consultant in December 2023. At Blake Clough, he has produced high quality deliverables across a wide range of Curtailment Analyses, Grid Connection Feasibility studies, and Due Diligence of connection offers, all covering both Distribution and Transmission level. Previously he worked in the Grid & Park Design and Modelling Team for Suzlon Energy Limited from September 2021 to August 2023. He worked on upgrading grid simulation models for Wind Turbine Generators and in voltage control at Point of Interconnection.

In September 2023, upon receiving The Global Futures Scholarship, he joined The University of Manchester to pursue MSc Electrical Power Systems Engineering, in which he has achieved a Distinction. He has a strong background in simulation and modelling of Power Plants, and currently has interests in developing probabilistic models at Blake Clough.

Siddhant has engaged in social initiatives with NSS Rourkela, and was the treasurer in Clarion, the official Debating Society of NIT Rourkela. He also runs an online blog, entitled “Net Notes”, in which he writes on all things related to tennis.

Andreas is a Senior Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Andreas leads and coordinates transient studies, including insulation coordination and circuit breaker capability studies. Since joining Blake Clough, Andreas has developed methodologies and modelling tools, and has successfully delivered, with his team, circuit breaker capability and insulation coordination studies for a variety of clients and system operators in the UK and internationally.

Furthermore, Andreas was selected and is actively participating in a CIGRE working group focused on defining transformer insulation withstand capability under Very Fast Transient Overvoltage (VFTO) conditions, including waveform modelling, transformer response analysis, and evaluation of insulation system performance under high-frequency stresses.

Andreas holds a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an MSc in Electrical Power Engineering from Northumbria University, Newcastle, in addition to a PhD from Imperial College London, where he was part of the Control and Power Research Group.

During his PhD at Imperial College London, Andreas’s research centred on power system modelling and analysis, with a specific focus on the voltage support provided by photovoltaic systems operating in grid-forming mode. He has a publication under review in IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, which addresses optimal dynamic voltage support using grid-forming inverter technology.

At Blake Clough, Andreas utilises his extensive expertise to foster innovation and develop technical solutions.

Nishant is an energy professional combining power markets, regulatory, and modelling expertise across GB and European markets. He holds a Gold Medal for his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BIT Mesra, India) and received the Best MSc Student Award for his Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems (University of Leeds). He has further deepened his expertise in power system economics and regulation through professional training at the Florence School of Regulation (Italy) and TU Delft (The Netherlands). He has researched whole energy systems at KU Leuven (Belgium) and has published in Applied Energy on energy system integration across different energy vectors (e.g., electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, heat) and end-use sectors (e.g., industry, transport, and residential). He is skilled in mixed-integer optimisation, with applications ranging from asset-level dispatch algorithms to national-level generation and transmission capacity expansion models. Previously, Nishant has worked with the Indian Government, gaining experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory processes.

At Blake Clough, Nishant specialises in GB and European electricity markets. He interprets complex industry codes (e.g., BSC, Grid Code, CUSC, EU Electricity Codes and Guidelines), structures metering and settlement arrangements, and prepares clients for the full cycle of Capacity Market (CM) and CfD participation. He advises on route-to-market and revenue-stacking strategies across Balancing Mechanism (BM) and different ancillary services, and quantifies network charging exposure spanning TNUoS, DUoS, and BSUoS, giving clients a firm basis for pricing contracts and investment cases. In addition, he models network constraints to guide siting and investment decisions. By combining practical regulatory insight, market expertise, and modelling depth, Nishant helps clients navigate an evolving power sector with confidence.

Tom has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Tom has been the main point of contact for multiple clients, supporting them with their portfolio of projects and providing advice and Due Diligence on Grid Connection Offers. Alongside this, Tom has led and delivered multiple curtailment and grid scouting studies.

Tom has also been heavily involved in the development of Blake Clough’s new and existing services, including modelling Distribution and Transmission networks for Curtailment Analysis and quantification of the impact of Connections Reform on the existing GB connections queue.

Tom holds a 1st class integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and has previously worked as a Technical Researcher at the Net Zero Technology Centre in Aberdeen. His focus was on identifying global opportunities for low carbon hydrogen production and transportation to maximise the deployment of renewable generation and relieve strain on electrical grids. He is proficient in multiple programming languages and has experience as part of the core software development team in a property technology start-up.

Outside of work Tom enjoys surfing and taking trips in his camper van.

Toby has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. His work at Blake Clough has exposed him to the grid connection application process in GB, specifically involved in Blake Clough’s curtailment analysis projects. He has worked on the design and operation of Blake Clough’s curtailment script, providing ANM and inter-tripping curtailment analysis reports for various clients. More recently, he has been involved with creating Power Systems models in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, carrying out analysis on reduced versions of a model for Great Britain under future energy scenarios.

Toby holds a 1st class (Hons) integrated Masters in Physics from Durham University, specialising in computational physics. As part of his final year project, he developed a driver-behaviour based model for road traffic, specifically investigating the effects of driver behaviour on vehicle CO2 emissions. This project produced recommendations on how drivers can best alter their driving style to reduce emissions. After graduating, Toby worked briefly at Oxford University, constructing an innovative physical model of the climate which demonstrates the urgent need for net zero. This model has been used at many outreach events, at some of which Toby has been able to present the model in a lecture format.

At Blake Clough Toby is keen to apply his analytical approach to power systems to deliver high quality solutions.

Outside of work, Toby plays the cornet in a brass band and enjoys staying active through playing squash and badminton.

Esme is a Senior Power Systems Consultant and Team Lead for Blake Clough Consulting’s Slaithwaite office, specialising in regulatory strategy, grid connections and policy-led energy market reform. She plays a leading role in Clean Power 2030 Connections Reform analysis, helping developers to understand regulatory risk, strengthen Gate 2 positioning and respond strategically to evolving connection frameworks. Esme has also worked extensively on LDES Cap and Floor eligibility submissions, guiding clients through complex application requirements and helping them clearly articulate project value within a competitive regulatory environment. Alongside this, she contributes to network innovation and licence-based projects, engaging with stakeholders across both transmission and distribution networks.

Esme holds a first-class MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering with Energy from the University of Sheffield. She has undertaken a range of projects investigating large-scale battery storage, including feasibility studies and lab-based analysis into the sustainable production of materials for novel technologies.

Prior to joining BCC, Esme completed a year-long industrial placement in the manufacturing sector, where she delivered process improvement and capital projects within a high-pressure operating environment.

In her spare time, Esme enjoys climbing, hiking and travelling.

Siddharth has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Siddharth has worked on projects that support developers with their renewable energy connections. These include drafting G99 Applications, performing Due Diligence on Connection Offers, and carrying out site feasibility assessments. Siddharth has experience working with both Distribution as well as Transmission Connection Offers, and he has also worked on Statement of Works Offers and Technical Limits Variation Offers, helping clients determine the most commercially viable option for their project. Recently, Siddharth has provided developers with valuable advise regarding the Connections Reform process outlined by NESO, including the potential impact on their connection date and associated commercial risk.

Separately, Siddharth has applied his quantitative data analysis skills towards performing Curtailment analysis and helping developers estimate revenue losses due to flexible connection offers, technical limits schemes, and outages on the distribution and transmission circuits. Siddharth has helped develop Python tools that assist in obtaining reliable data for these assessments, and enjoys developing solutions that improve the rigour and speed of the analysis.

Siddharth holds a first-class MEng (Hons) in Materials with Nuclear Engineering from Imperial College London. Throughout his time at university, Siddharth has completed several projects relating to the energy sector. His Master’s thesis explored the use of different machine-learning models to simulate the performance of coolants for fusion reactors, aiding in faster computational evaluations. His work is soon to be published, in collaboration with the UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA). Additionally, he was selected for a competitive summer research-exchange program with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he explored the effects of radiation damage on metals in nuclear reactors. The program was funded by the prestigious Turing Scheme, and provided him an opportunity to broaden his data-analysis skillset by applying computational data-processing methods towards complex radiation-physics applications.

He was also a part of the Energy Systems team of Imperial’s Energy Society, working on a project to model cogeneration synergies between wind and solar energy. His team’s work was well-received by one of Europe’s leading renewable energy developers. Separately, he participated in Engineers Without Border’s Reshaping Engineering Challenge 2023, for which his team won the People’s Prize Award amongst over 30 other teams from the UK.

Vilhjálmur has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Vilhjálmur has been working on G99 compliance studies for BESS looking to connect to distribution networks, and demand capacity scouting for strategic placement of large loads for the GB transmission network.

Vilhjálmur holds a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iceland and a MSc with Distinction in Future Power Networks from Imperial College London. At Imperial he focused on the integration of technologies to decarbonise the electric power sector.

Vilhjálmur‘s MSc research project was aimed at investigating black start strategies for offshore wind power plants. This gave him valuable knowledge in modelling of offshore wind power plants, grid forming control, wind turbine technologies, and restoration strategies. Prior to his studies at Imperial College London he worked at EFLA Consulting Engineers, where he focused on transmission planning, power system analysis, and energy consulting.

Outside of work, Vilhjálmur enjoys playing football, golf, and padel.

Omama has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. She is a part of Power Systems team and has worked on projects like short circuit analysis, control philosophy, P28 studies etc. She also has good experience of working with Grid Connection projects including Curtailment Analysis, Due Diligence and grid feasibility studies.

Previously, Omama has completed her Masters in Renewable Energy and Clean Technology from the University of Manchester under a fully funded “British Council Women in Stem Scholarship”. She has a background spanning four years in the Power and Renewable Energy sector. Before joining Blake Clough, Omama held a role as an Assistant Manager within the Detailed Design team at one of Pakistan’s largest EPC companies. During this tenure, she spearheaded multiple detailed design projects for Solar PV developments, honing her expertise in delivering efficient solutions within the renewable energy landscape.

In addition, Omama’s has two years’ experience as a Consulting Engineer, where she worked on electrical infrastructure design for industrial networks and conducting in-depth power system studies. She has experience in integration of renewable generation projects into existing networks, protection coordination studies, harmonic analyses, and transient stability studies.

Outside of work Omama enjoys listening to music and watching sports.

Toby is a Power Systems Consultant with Blake Clough Consulting. He recently graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a first-class BEng (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, before returning to Blake Clough as a full-time consultant. He initially joined the company during his placement year and has now worked on electricity network and grid-connection projects for 2 years.

During this time, Toby has contributed to grid connection due diligence, site feasibility assessments, curtailment analysis and grid capacity screening. His experience covers generation, storage and demand connections, including solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage systems and data centres.

Toby has also supported the development of internal analysis tools using Python and Excel. This has included processing large electricity network datasets and assessing generation and demand headroom at DNO and GSP level. During his final year at university, he used DIgSILENT PowerFactory to investigate the potential impact and viability of Small Modular Reactors on the GB electricity network.

Outside of work, Toby enjoys scuba diving, bouldering, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Since joining Blake Clough Consulting, Alix has gained significant experience in key areas of Grid and Power Systems consulting. Her current responsibilities include performing curtailment analysis, preparing and submitting G99 applications, conducting grid feasibility studies, and preparing due diligence reports. She has been closely involved in following large-scale projects—such as Solar, BESS, and Wind—through the grid application process.

Alix’s role also involves collaborating with clients to ensure technical concepts are communicated clearly, supporting informed decision-making. She consistently leverages her analytical skills and technical knowledge to deliver high-quality, impactful results.

Holding a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Glasgow, Alix has developed a strong academic foundation that she applies to her role in power systems consulting.

During her time at university, she actively participated in the Out In STEM society, contributing to outreach programs aimed at fostering inclusivity and encouraging underrepresented individuals to pursue careers in STEM fields. As part of her final year project, she conducted a research project into ‘Approaches to Computing in First-year Physics’ the findings of which were presented at the University of Glasgow Teaching and Learning conference 2023.

Alix is enjoying utilising her academic skills and knowledge at Blake Clough and actively participating in a range of projects to develop her skills.

Outside of work, Alix enjoys spending time with her dog and travelling.

Calum is a Power Systems Consultant at Blake Clough Consulting, specialising in grid connection analysis for generation, energy storage and large-scale demand projects. His work includes due diligence, feasibility assessments, technical advisory and regulatory support across both transmission and distribution networks. He regularly supports clients with Clean Power 2030 Connections Reform, helping them understand project positioning, connection risks and the implications of regulatory change.

Calum has extensive project management experience, coordinating complex technical assignments from initial scoping through to final delivery. He is skilled at prioritising competing demands, meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication throughout each stage of a project. His structured approach and attention to detail help ensure that work is delivered efficiently, accurately and to a high standard.

Calum holds a first-class BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Renewables from the University of Dundee.

Outside of work, Calum enjoys running and hiking.

Joshua has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. Joshua’s focus at Blake Clough is on grid consulting and integration of renewable generation into the networks, whilst leveraging his broad range of skills to provide an excellent service to our clients.

He has gained extensive experience in assessing distribution and transmission connection offers swiftly identifying major risks and potential sources of saving. Josh has managed and supported on a range of larger scale feasibility assessments and due diligence reports. His clear and actionable summaries help clients cut through complexity, identify key risks, and determine the next steps to support the successful delivery of their portfolios.

Joshua ensures he remains abreast of industry shifts, with his recent focus being NESO’s upcoming queue reforms, Joshua prepared Blake Clough Consulting’s response to the CP2030 consultation in November, providing insights into its potential impact on clients and the sector. Additionally, Joshua has run workshops on TMO4+ and CP2030, both as internal training and externally to clients, designed to share learnings and prepare others for the potential impact of these reforms and the support Blake Clough Consulting can provide.

Joshua holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Aberystwyth University, and an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University. Prior to completing his MSc, Joshua trained as a teacher but ultimately decided to pursue a career in the energy sector and tackle the challenges of a net-zero grid. Joshua’s MSc program has given him experience in the analysis and modelling of wind and solar systems, the regulatory hurdles in power generation and the opportunities posed by the transition to net-zero.

In his spare time, Joshua enjoys hiking, reading and cooking

Calum has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. During his time at Blake Clough, Calum has spent his time working with both the grid side team and the power systems team. When working with the grid team Calum has undertaken independent curtailment analysis, grid feasibility studies and helping clients understand grid connection offers. With the power systems team Calum has been using DIgSilent PowerFactory to complete studies such as reactive power capability and harmonic studies to ensure the compliance of prospective grid connections.

Calum graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a MEng in Electrical Energy Systems with Distinction. During Calum’s studies he took classes such as Advanced Power System Analysis and Protection; and Power System Economics, Markets, and Asset Management.

Calum’s Masters project was aimed at creating a low cost a waste water tank level and gas concentration monitoring system. As part of the 5 person project, Calum was tasked with designing and building a custom battery management system. This entailed creating over and under voltage battery protection, battery charging and supplying all of the applications with adequate voltage levels through different voltage transformer. This project forced Calum to learn on his feet as he had not previously designed any hardware.

Between academic years, Calum was a Summer Placement Student at AECOM and Network Rail. At these placements Calum learned a lot about how to think like an engineer and how to have a mindset such that he is always learning and broadening his engineering mind.

Holly has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, she has worked on a range of grid connection projects, completing due diligence reports and grid feasibility studies for clients. These cover a variety of technologies including solar PV and BESS, connecting into both the distribution and transmission networks across Great Britain. She has also worked on curtailment assessments for new grid connections, delivering technical knowledge and detailed analyses.

Holly graduated with a First Class integrated Master’s degree, MPhys (Hons) Physics, from the University of Manchester in June 2024. Her final year thesis focussed on fabricating, testing and analysing organic photovoltaic cells. This provided extensive experience in solar PV systems analysis and a wider understanding of the role of renewables in the net zero transition as a whole.

Holly successfully constructed models to predict the optimal parameters for solar cell performance, which she used to inform the assembly process. This project gave her experience in analysing solar PV data, and a thorough understanding of the importance of renewables in the transition to net zero.

Having demonstrated excellent data analysis, problem solving and technical knowledge throughout her degree, she is well prepared to apply her skills to the field of electrical power systems.

Zachary has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. At Blake Clough, Zachary has been involved in completing G99 applications, conducting grid feasibility studies to assess connection viability, and performing due diligence assessments to evaluate the technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of power generation projects.

Zachary graduated with a first-class degree in BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He later completed a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh, driven by his passion for renewable energy. His dissertation focused on analysing vortex-induced vibrations in subsea power cables under waves and currents, using MATLAB.

During his second year of undergraduate studies, Zachary interned at Siemens Malaysia as a Project Engineer, where he supported project management activities, engineering documentation, and testing and commissioning works while assisting with configuration and change management.

Outside of work, Zachary enjoys golf and continues to compete in badminton at national levels in Scotland.

Nino has joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant. He holds a first class MEng (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University College London. This has given him a strong foundation in power system analysis, electrical design, and energy networks. In addition, Nino has experience in Python, MATLAB, and C++ through dissertation projects undertaken at university and a summer internship research role at the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital.

He has previous experience as a graduate electrical engineer, working on electrical infrastructure design for offshore platforms and conducting power system studies, covering load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies. As part of this role, he also investigated renewable approaches for powering normally unmanned installations, giving him valuable knowledge in offshore wind and solar installations.

At Blake Clough, Nino will apply his experience and technical knowledge to deliver high quality and innovative solutions.

Outside of work, Nino enjoys playing guitar in a band and rock climbing.

As’ad joined Blake Clough as a Power Systems Consultant, bringing a strong multidisciplinary background across mechanical engineering, renewable energy, and power systems analysis.

He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, Germany, an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, and a PhD in Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. His doctoral research focused on the probabilistic evaluation and dynamic allocation of hosting capacity for renewable generation and load connections in distribution networks, with emphasis on thermal constraints and new load integration under real-world conditions.

Following his PhD, As’ad worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher on National Grid–funded project THERMAL, advancing thermal modelling for transmission and distribution assets and supporting network resilience and dynamic rating studies.

As’ad has published several peer-reviewed research papers on hosting capacity analysis, distribution network integration of electric vehicle charging, and static and dynamic thermal ratings. He has also presented his work at international conferences, contributing to global discussions on power system planning and integration of distributed energy resources.

At Blake Clough, As’ad applies his academic and research experience to deliver technically robust power systems consultancy for modern electricity networks.

Outside of work, As’ad enjoys playing football and racquet sports, and has a keen interest in making good coffee.

Anas is a Power Systems Consultant at Blake Clough Consulting, specialising in grid connection consultancy and power system studies for solar PV, battery energy storage, onshore wind and offshore wind developments across Great Britain and Europe. He uses DIgSILENT PowerFactory for core power system studies and complex curtailment analysis, and PSCAD for electromagnetic transient studies. His experience includes load flow and reactive power capability studies, RMS and EMT dynamic studies, curtailment assessments, technical due diligence, grid feasibility studies, capacity scouting and network development analysis.

At Blake Clough, Anas has contributed to a broad portfolio of distribution and transmission-connected renewable energy projects. His work includes power system studies for major offshore wind, solar PV and BESS developments, as well as curtailment assessments for projects connected at both distribution and transmission voltages. His wider experience includes connection-offer reviews, early-stage grid feasibility studies, technical due diligence and the development of design and operational standards for independent distribution networks.

Before joining Blake Clough, Anas worked at a UK-based renewable energy engineering company, where he designed scalable rectifier and converter systems for modular generator technologies and carried out simulations to verify their performance under a range of operating conditions. His earlier experience includes designing electrical infrastructure for advanced research facilities and leading the development and production preparation of automotive electrical systems, including an electric vehicle prototype.

Anas holds an MSc in Advanced Power Engineering with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh and a BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with honours from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia.

Robert is a Power Systems Consultant at Blake Clough, supporting developers and stakeholders for new and existing projects. He is particularly interested in grid innovation and the increasing range of technical and commercial mechanisms available to support new developments.

Robert graduated from Lancaster University with a first Class MPhys (Hons) Physics degree, and in his final year he received a Research Academy Prize recognising an outstanding MPhys Research project, along with a Department Prize for an outstanding final year performance.

During his Masters degree, he undertook a range of projects, particularly focused on computer modelling and quantitative data analysis. In his final year research project, he performed detailed simulations of an innovative type of particle accelerator by performing EM field analyses and making finite difference approximations of particle behaviour. He also completed an internship project, where he wrote a detailed consumer analysis of heat pumps for a local community interest company.

Robert also enjoys playing volleyball with a local team, playing violin and bassoon both solo and with an orchestra, and studying languages.

Lawrence is a power systems consultant with a passion for driving the transition to net-zero. He enjoys applying his keen mind to the evolving regulatory landscape that underpins the decarbonisation of the UK energy system.

He holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Warwick. His final year project involved analysing magnetic relaxation phenomena with findings relevant to skyrmionics. Alongside his studies, he completed an internship at an Environmental consultancy, where he contributed to carbon accounting work with the aim of net-zero and supported analysis of material flow across a full lifecycle. Both of these activities have developed his communication of technical findings, key for evidence-based regulatory insight.

Outside of work, Lawrence enjoys playing competitive hockey, social golf and volunteering for his church.

Léa is a Power Systems Consultant at Blake Clough Consulting, supporting clients across both power systems and grid connection projects. She is proficient in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, and Python, and has delivered studies including reactive power compensation, short-circuit analysis and equipment energisation. On the grid consultancy side, she has gained experience in grid feasibility assessments, curtailment analysis and HVDC transmission system planning.

Léa holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur (MEng) in Energy and Smart Grids from École Centrale de Lille, France. During her studies, she completed a six-month internship with the Power Systems team at EDF in Paris, where she built a strong foundation in power system analysis, electrical design, and energy networks.

Complementing her engineering background, Léa earned a Master’s in Management (MSc Hons) from Imperial College Business School, where she was named in the 2023 Dean’s List. Her capstone thesis examined the feasibility of achieving net zero by 2050 without relying on breakthrough innovations.

Before joining Blake Clough, Léa worked as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Ørsted, gaining hands-on experience through rotations in Power Systems Design, Offshore Cable Installation, and High Voltage Equipment Engineering. She also supported offshore wind farm operations, broadening her understanding of asset management and project delivery within the renewable energy sector.

Outside of work, Léa enjoys reading and staying active through sports such as running,  tennis and climbing.

Gregor is a Power Systems Consultant with Blake Clough Consulting. He holds an MSc in Advanced Power Engineering and a BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering both from the University of Edinburgh. As part of his MSc, Gregor worked with Siemens Energy to complete his Masters’ thesis, which focused on the use of machine learning techniques to optimise programmed pulse-width modulation in offshore wind turbine converters, reducing pre-transformer harmonic distortion by 28%.

Gregor also has experience working with consultancy companies specialising in offshore wind, where he was tasked with the power systems analysis for large offshore projects such as the Llyr wind farm in the Celtic Sea, and the OMFE electrification project of offshore oil platforms in the North Sea. Gregor has also used his proficiency of Python to help construct several software tools for engineering purposes, such as a subsea cable pricing and analysis tool.

Outside of work, Gregor enjoys studying foreign language, and has recently passed the Japanese and Chinese language proficiency tests (HSK4 and JLPT N3 respectively). Gregor looks to add the TOPIK, DELF, DELE, and the Staatsexamen Nt2 to his collection of language proficiency certificates.

Chanel is passionate about accelerating the transition towards net-zero through innovative and data-driven solutions. With a background that bridges engineering, consultancy and research, she brings a strong technical foundation and a global perspective to her work in the energy sector.

She holds an MSc with Distinction in Energy Systems from the University of Oxford, where her research explored the techno-economic pathways to achieving a cost-optimal UK Net Zero Building Standard. Her academic and professional journey has been shaped by a deep interest in the intersection of technology and sustainability from decarbonising energy systems to enabling large-scale renewable integration.

Chanel’s experience spans power system studies and feasibility evaluations for renewables and battery storage. She has also worked on climate performance analysis, national energy transition planning, and renewable asset optimisation across several countries.

At Blake Clough, Chanel is contributing to projects that strengthen grid resilience and unlock the potential of clean energy technologies.

Outside of work, Chanel loves hiking, travelling, and learning new languages.

Yordan is a Power Systems Consultant at Blake Clough Consulting, bringing a strong analytical and computational background from his PhD in Astrophysics at Imperial College London. His expertise spans simulation, statistical inference, and scientific computing, with particular strengths in Python-based modelling, data analysis, and Bayesian methods.

During his doctoral research, Yordan developed open‑source simulation and inference pipelines for analysing complex radio‑frequency data, and led multiple first‑author publications in leading astrophysics journals. His work involved building robust numerical models, extracting weak signals from noisy environments, and designing end‑to‑end analysis workflows.

Outside of work, Yordan enjoys surfing, hiking and climbing.

Ben is a Power Systems Consultant with Blake Clough Consulting. He holds a first-class MSci degree in Physics from Imperial College London and is currently completing a PhD from the University of Strathclyde with the Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures Centre for Doctoral Training. The topic of his PhD has been on grid-forming control and developing impedance estimation techniques to help maintain the power-angle stability of remote and weakly connected generation plants, such as offshore wind farms.

During the foundation year of his PhD, Ben studied a comprehensive range of courses on offshore renewable energy, which has given him an appreciation for the many facets of developing a power generation unit, from resource characterisation to techno-economic analysis. He has previously worked as a Research Analyst at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, where his main role was to carry out an analysis of wave data from a prospective wave energy site, and as a Teaching Assistant for Control Engineering and Wind Turbine Control modules at the University of Strathclyde.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

Theva ist Berater für Stromversorgungssysteme bei Blake Clough und hat sich auf Stromversorgungssysteme und Machbarkeitsstudien spezialisiert. Zuvor war er bei Arup tätig, wo er an einer Vielzahl von Stromnetzprojekten mitwirkte und durch seine Beteiligung an der Entwicklung von Offshore-Windparks sowie an Machbarkeitsstudien für Verbindungsleitungen Erfahrungen im Bereich der Hochspannungs-Gleichstromtechnik (HVDC) sammelte. Er verfügt über eine solide analytische Grundlage und verfolgt einen ergebnisorientierten Ansatz, mit dem er Kunden sowohl im Übertragungs- als auch im Verteilungsnetz bei der Bewältigung der Herausforderungen der Energiewende unterstützt.

Darüber hinaus verfügt er über umfangreiche Erfahrung bei der Durchführung von Netzanschlussstudien für einen der britischen Verteilernetzbetreiber (DNOs), bei der Bewertung neuer Anschlussanträge für Verbraucher und Erzeuger sowie bei der Empfehlung geeigneter Lösungen zur Netzverstärkung, sofern erforderlich. Er hat eine Vielzahl von Anschlussstudien unter Verwendung der Netz- und Kostenmodellierungstools des Verteilernetzbetreibers erfolgreich durchgeführt.

Herr Theva verfügt über einen Master of Engineering (MEng) mit Auszeichnung in Elektrotechnik und Elektronik der Universität Southampton und ist Mitglied der Institution of Engineering and Technology. Seine Leidenschaft gilt der Entwicklung von Lösungen für Stromversorgungssysteme, die die Integration erneuerbarer Energien erleichtern und den Übergang zu einem umweltfreundlicheren Stromnetz unterstützen.

Emma is a Power Systems Intern at Blake Clough. She is a physics undergraduate at the University of Manchester, where she is averaging a first-class degree, and is here gaining practical experience in industry.

She has a strong programming background and has experience as a software development intern, having worked on IPSA at TNEI, and is familiar with Python and C++.

At university, she is part of the climbing and mountaineering society, as well as volunteering in the Mental Health and Wellbeing department. She is also an avid motorsport fan and loves Formula 1 and IndyCar.

Before starting her career, Tana studied at Sheffield Hallam University, obtaining an LLB (Hons) Law Degree. She is currently studying the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, for which she is predicted to achieve a high pass result. Tana is the Head of the company Health and safety Committee, first aid trained, and a mental health first aider.

Tana has significant experience working in various types of businesses and brings a range of knowledge from each, including expertise in financial systems and business operations. During her time at Blake Clough, she continues to be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the business. She has implemented policies and procedures and ensures they are followed. Organisational platforms have been implemented to support the company’s rapid growth, which Tana has learned how to use and then trained the team on. The most notable is the company’s custom-built project management system, which Tana has managed the design and development of.

Tana has also assisted the company in achieving its ISO accreditations, such as ISO9001, and is responsible for maintaining these high standards through regular internal audits. She also assists in financial and accounting processes.

Tana has played a key role in the team’s growth and has dedicated time and attention to all stages of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention.

Most recently she recruited Blake Cloughs Business Support Apprentice, who she line manages and has trained to be a valued member of the team.

Tana is passionate about continuing to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and ensuring that Blake Clough is a great place to work.

In addition to Operations and HR responsibilities, Tana manages the companies Events & Marketing, ensuring everything runs smoothly. She designs the company stands, orders all the materials, and manages the team when the company exhibits at conferences such as Solar & Storage. She regularly attends events and awards to represent the company and also organises bi-annual team events, one of which is abroad. Working closely with a video production company and some experts in eCommerce, Tana has recently been developing content to push the company’s marketing strategy. Tana has also formed links with local authorities and made successful applications for grant funding to help the company continue to grow and provide jobs in the West Yorkshire Area. She is also in touch with local charities, one close to her heart being ‘The Kirkwood’ for which she organised a charity skydive with other members of the team, raising over £2000.

Josh is the Business Support Executive with Blake Clough Consulting. He started his career as an apprentice Business Analyst within the health tech industry before transitioning into project management, where he specialised in process improvement and data-based projects. Following a transition to the legal sector, Josh managed the delivery of large-scale, innovation-led projects relating to strategy & execution, finance, AI implementation, and marketing. During his time as a project manager, Josh qualified as a PMO coordinator through APMG International.

Josh works within the operation and admin team, providing business support to the team at Blake Clough. His background as a business analyst and project manager allows him to look at the continuous improvement of the systems and processes that are used daily at the company. Additionally, Josh is first aid trained and has a strong track record in delivering internal events within his previous role, such as guest health speakers, charity events, corporate games, and in-house team events.

Outside of work, Josh is a keen sportsman, having played football and rugby for local clubs, as well as recently taking up golf. Josh also enjoys travelling, having spent time abroad, surfing, skiing, and attending F1 weekends.

Bevor sie bei Blake Clough anfing, studierte Georgia A-Levels in Business, Economics und Math am Greenhead College, wo sie mit AAB abschloss. Während ihres Studiums nahm sie an der The Stock Market Challenge 2022 teil und gewann Silber bei der UKMT 2022 sowie bei der Wirtschaftsweltmeisterschaft 2022. Neben ihrem Studium arbeitete sie Teilzeit in einer Bar in Holmfirth und engagierte sich ehrenamtlich in der Meltham Baby And Toddler Group.

Jetzt arbeitet Georgia bei Blake Clough als Auszubildende zur Betriebswirtin und wird uns bei der Projektverwaltung, der Projektkontrolle und dem Marketing unterstützen. Sie absolviert eine Ausbildung zur Betriebswirtin am National Business College, während sie bei Blake Clough arbeitet. Sie hat an einer Reihe von Verwaltungsprojekten gearbeitet, darunter unser Marketingplan, ISO-Aufgaben und Hilfe bei unserem LinkedIn-Konto. Georgia hat sich besonders auf die Bereiche Veranstaltungsplanung, Entwicklung des Geschäftsmanagementsystems, Qualität und Support konzentriert.

Außerhalb der Arbeit backt Georgia gerne, liest und fährt Snowboard.

Hubert ist nun gemeinsam mit Blake Clough als unser Kreditkontrolleur tätig und bringt über 15 Jahre Erfahrung in verschiedenen Positionen im Finanzbereich mit. Mit mehr als fünf Jahren Erfahrung als Kreditkontrolleur auf Konzernebene verfügt Hubert über fundierte Fachkenntnisse im Kreditmanagement und im Inkasso und unterstützt das Unternehmen dabei, einen gesunden Cashflow sowie solide Kreditprozesse aufrechtzuerhalten.

Hubert verfügt über eine ACICM-Qualifikation des Chartered Institute of Credit Management mit den Schwerpunkten Kreditmanagement und fortgeschrittene Forderungsbeitreibung. Im Laufe seiner beruflichen Laufbahn hat er einen proaktiven und lösungsorientierten Ansatz entwickelt, der dazu beiträgt, effektive Beziehungen zu Kunden aufzubauen und gleichzeitig die finanzielle Stabilität des Unternehmens zu gewährleisten.

In seiner Freizeit liest Hubert gerne und reist gerne.

Sohail leitet die Abteilung für Energiesysteme bei Blake Clough Consulting und führt ein großes Team von Ingenieuren für Energiesysteme. Dazu gehören die Durchführung und das Management eines breiten Spektrums komplexer Studien zum Stromversorgungssystem, einschließlich der vollständigen Studien zur Einhaltung der Netzanschlussbedingungen, die für große Projekte zur Übertragung und Verteilung erneuerbarer Energien erforderlich sind.

Durch die Durchführung zahlreicher komplexer Studien zum Stromnetz hat Sohail ein fundiertes Verständnis des GB Grid Code und der G99 Engineering Recommendations entwickelt und ist in der Lage, Studien mit einer Vielzahl von Softwarepaketen wie DIgSILENT, ETAP, PSSE und IPSA, NEPLAN durchzuführen.

Sohail hat einen BEng in Maschinenbau, einen MSc in Petroleum Engineering und einen PhD in Control and Power. Er untersucht Konverter-Topologien und das anschließende Design ihrer Kontrollsysteme für die Integration von Energiespeichersystemen in das Netz.

Außerdem ist er derzeit Mitglied der CIGRE-Arbeitsgruppe für die Machbarkeitsstudie und Anwendung von elektrischen Energiespeichersystemen, die in HGÜ-Systeme eingebettet sind.

Ricardo ist Senior Power Systems Consultant bei Blake Clough, wo er an einem breiten Spektrum von Studien zum Stromversorgungssystem in Großbritannien gearbeitet hat, darunter Lastfluss, elektrische Auslegung, Kurzschlussstudien, Schutzkoordination, Arc Flash, Oberschwingungsanalyse, EMT und transiente Studien. Er ist spezialisiert auf die Einhaltung von Grid Code, ENA G99 und internationalen Standards. Ricardo hat umfangreiche Erfahrung mit Stromnetzsimulationen unter Verwendung von DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD und Elek.

Ricardo war früher Projektingenieur und hat einen Doktortitel und einen MSc in Elektrotechnik. Er ist ein selbstmotivierter Fachmann mit mehr als 10 Jahren Erfahrung in den Bereichen Stromübertragung, Verteilungssysteme und Forschung und Entwicklung. Während seines Doktoratsstudiums schlug Ricardo eine Methodik zur Unterstützung der Entscheidungsfindung bei der Planung, dem Entwurf und dem Betrieb von Smart Grid-Projekten vor. Außerdem hat er eine Reihe von hochkarätigen Projekten mit verschiedenen Technologien (Photovoltaik, BESS, Wind und Synchronmaschinen) sowohl im Netz als auch außerhalb des Netzes mit der Valley University (Kolumbien), der Universität von Sevilla (Spanien) und dem Nationalen Institut für Elektrizität und saubere Energien (Mexiko) erforscht.

Bevor er zu Blake Clough kam, war Ricardo Elektroingenieur für Hochspannungsdesign bei GERS LLC (Kolumbien und USA). Zu seinen Tätigkeiten gehören die Planung von AIS/GIS-Hochspannungs-Umspannwerken, Freileitungen, (Hoch- und Niederspannungs-) Kabeldimensionierung, Schutz-VT/CT-Berechnung, Isolationskoordination, Planung von unterirdischen Kabelkanälen, Erdungsstudie und -planung, technische Spezifikationen für Schaltanlagen, Gesamtpläne, Grabenpläne, Planung von Blitzschutzsystemen für komplexe Hybrid- und Versorgungsprojekte.

Er hat auch als Power System Engineer bei DNV Australia-Power Grids gearbeitet. Er führt Schutzkoordinationsstudien, Kurzschlussstudien, Störlichtbogen-Gefahrenanalysen und Lastflussstudien durch.

Andrés Felipe ist leitender Ingenieur für Stromversorgungssysteme bei Blake Clough Consulting. Im Rahmen seiner Tätigkeit bei Blake Clough Consulting war Andrés an Netzanschlussstudien für BESS- und PV-Solarprojekte mit einer Leistung von 15 MW bis 100 MW beteiligt; außerdem war er an Optioneering-Analysen für den Anschluss von Energiespeicheranlagen an das Verteilungs- und Stromübertragungsnetz in Großbritannien beteiligt.

Bevor er zu Blake Clough kam, war er Ingenieur im technischen Büro der Compañia Energetica de Occidente (einem kolumbianischen Energieversorger). Sein umfangreiches Fachwissen umfasst Hochspannungs- und Hochleistungstests, Design und Analyse von Energiesystemen, Audits für die elektrische Konstruktion von DNOs, Audits für den Bau von Umspannwerken, technische Standardisierung, Asset Management, zuverlässigkeitsorientierte Wartung und vorausschauende Wartungstechniken für elektrische Anlagen.

Andres ist ein erfahrener Elektroingenieur mit einer Fülle von praktischen Kenntnissen in der Planung und technischen Prüfung von Hochspannungsumspannwerken und Freileitungsprojekten. Er kennt sich auch mit Spezialsoftware wie AutoCAD, Power Factory und PSCAD aus, die er geschickt bei der Planung und Analyse von Stromversorgungsprojekten einsetzt.

Andrés verfügt über einen BSc und MSc in Elektrotechnik und ist ein dynamischer, selbstmotivierter und gut organisierter Fachmann. Er hat Erfahrung mit der Planung und dem Bau von elektrischen Übertragungs- und Verteilungsprojekten, mit dem Testen von Energieanlagen sowie mit Design- und Analysestudien für Energiesysteme.

Von 2018 bis 2020 war er für die technische Abteilung von IMP Ingeniería verantwortlich; zu seinen Aufgaben gehörten Untersuchungen zur Netzqualität, Messungen des Erdungs- und Erdungswiderstands, thermografische Untersuchungen an elektrischen Anlagen, die elektrische Auslegung von Nieder- und Mittelspannungsanlagen, Lastflussberechnungen sowie Untersuchungen zu Lichtbogengefahren und Kurzschlüssen. Von 2013 bis 2018 war er an der Universidad del Valle als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und technischer Berater für Projekte im Zusammenhang mit der Kurzschlussfestigkeit von Verteilungstransformatoren sowie mit Machbarkeitsstudien und grundlegenden technischen Spezifikationen für Hochspannungs- und Hochleistungsprüflabore tätig.Von 2011 bis 2013 war er als Projektingenieur bei Sucroal, einem Chemie- und Biotechnologieunternehmen, tätig; dort leitete er den Bau und die Inbetriebnahme der elektrischen Anlagen für eine neue Abwasseraufbereitungsanlage.

Karim hat sich Blake Clough als Business Development Executive angeschlossen. Bei Blake Clough ist Karim für Geschäftsentwicklung und Finanzen zuständig. Dank seiner ausgeprägten analytischen und berichterstattenden Fähigkeiten ist er in der Lage, Verbesserungspotenziale zu erkennen und die Effizienz in verschiedenen Bereichen zu steigern.

Karim hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft mit Spezialisierung auf Buchhaltung. Er ist ein erfahrener Business Development und Relationship Manager mit 20 Jahren Erfahrung in diesem Sektor. Karim verfügt über einen fundierten Hintergrund in verschiedenen Geschäftsbereichen und hat erfolgreich zahlreiche Geschäftsmöglichkeiten identifiziert und genutzt, um Umsatzwachstum und Kosteneffizienz zu steigern. Seine Expertise liegt im Aufbau und in der Pflege von Kundenbeziehungen und in der Entwicklung verschiedener Strategien zur Geschäftsverbesserung.

Im Laufe seiner Karriere hat Karmin seine Leidenschaft für kontinuierliches Lernen unter Beweis gestellt, was es ihm ermöglicht, sich schnell an die sich entwickelnde Marktdynamik anzupassen. Sein kooperativer Ansatz und seine Fähigkeit, effektiv mit Interessengruppen auf allen Ebenen zu kommunizieren, haben ihm den Ruf eines vertrauenswürdigen Beraters und zuverlässigen Partners eingebracht, der den Geschäftserfolg vorantreibt.

Außerhalb der Arbeit geht Karim gerne schwimmen und verbringt Zeit mit seiner Familie.

Paras ist bei Blake Clough als Power Systems Engineer tätig. Bei Blake Clough hat Paras an einer Reihe von Projekten gearbeitet, darunter BESS, PV und Onshore-Windkraft, und hat verschiedene Compliance-Studien für diese Systeme durchgeführt. Er hat Lastfluss-, Fehlerpegel-, G5/5-Oberschwingungs-, Frequenzgang-, Spannungsgang-, FRT- und FFFCI-Studien durchgeführt. Darüber hinaus hat Paras auch an der EMT-Modellierung für verschiedene Projekte gearbeitet, insbesondere für Hybridsysteme, die PV und BESS kombinieren. Er hat auch EMT-Validierungsstudien und TOV-Analysen durchgeführt.

Über technische Studien hinaus hat Paras bei Blake Clough wertvolle Erfahrungen mit Netzanschlussverfahren gesammelt, darunter Netzanschlussanträge, Netzkapazitätsscouting, Netzdurchführbarkeitsstudien und Due Diligence-Berichte.

Paras strebt derzeit einen Master-Abschluss in Power Systems an. Mit einem Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik sammelte Paras Berufserfahrung als Power Systems Engineer bei AllumiaX LLC, bevor er zu Blake Clough kam.

In seiner vorherigen Position führte er umfassende Studien zum Stromnetz durch, darunter Lastfluss-, Kurzschluss-, Schutzkoordinations- und Störlichtbogenstudien. Paras führte diese Studien auf der Grundlage von Industriestandards wie IEEE/ANSI, NFPA und anderen landesspezifischen Codes durch, die Einrichtungen wie Krankenhäuser, Rechenzentren und Pumpstationen abdeckten. Darüber hinaus verfügt Paras über eine Erfahrung als Management-Trainee in einer Textilfabrik, die ihm Einblicke in Wartungstätigkeiten, Elektronik, Instrumentierung und die Einhaltung von Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsstandards in einer Produktionsumgebung verschaffte.

Paras beherrscht Software-Tools wie ETAP, SKM, EasyPower und Programmiersprachen wie MATLAB und C++.

Sherif ist bei Blake Clough als Power Systems Engineer tätig. Bei Blake Clough hat Sherif an vielen Projekten gearbeitet, die dem Grid Code und der G99 entsprechen, wie z.B. Bicker Fen und Walpole, die sowohl aus PV- als auch aus BESS-Systemen bestehen. Er hat auch an dem Centrica BESS-Systemprojekt gearbeitet. Er hat viele Studien zu Stromversorgungssystemen durchgeführt, darunter Lastfluss- und Blindleistungsstudien, Fehlerpegelstudien, G5/5 Oberschwingungsanalysen, P28-Stromversorgungsstudien und Flickerstudien. Darüber hinaus hat er auch Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Übertragungsanwendungen und hat an Projekten wie Crawcrof Lane, Rooksbridge, Marston Vale und Patford Bridge mitgewirkt. Bei der Arbeit an Entwurfsprojekten verfügt Sherif über Fachwissen bei der Erstellung von Einzelleitungsdiagrammen für Umspannwerke für Optioneering-Berichte, um verschiedene Umspannwerkskonfigurationen unter den Aspekten Zuverlässigkeit, Platzbedarf und Kosten zu vergleichen.

Zuvor war Herr Sherif als Lehrassistent für elektrische Energiesysteme an der Deutschen Internationalen Universität in Kairo, Ägypten, tätig. Er verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik der Universität Kairo und absolviert derzeit sein Masterstudium (MSc) in Elektrotechnik mit Schwerpunkt auf Netzkodevorschriften und den Auswirkungen netzgekoppelter, wechselstrombasierter erneuerbarer Energiequellen auf das Stromnetz, wobei er die Software PSCAD/EMTDC und MATLAB/SIMULINK einsetzt.

Er ist erfahren in der elektrischen Planung und in Studien für MS- und NS-Verteilungsnetze, Umspannwerke und Projekte für erneuerbare Energien.

Faiq ist als Ingenieur für Energiesysteme bei Blake Clough eingetreten. Bei Blake Clough hat Faiq an verschiedenen Projekten mitgearbeitet, darunter LAC, Statera-Exeter BESS, Woburn und Sundon BESS. Im Rahmen seiner jüngsten Projekte bei Blake Clough war er an der Durchführung von Lastflussanalysen, Kurzschlussstudien, Oberschwingungsanalysen sowie Untersuchungen zur dynamischen Stabilität und zur Transienten-Wiederherstellungsspannung (TRV) gemäß den Normen G5/4, G5/5, G99 und den Netzkodex-Standards beteiligt.

Herr Faiq war zuvor als Konstrukteur für Energiesysteme bei Siemens tätig und hat sich auf die Modellierung und Analyse von Stromnetzen mit den Spannungen 500/220/132/33/11/0,4 kV spezialisiert. Er verfügt über Fachkenntnisse in den Bereichen Kurzschlussauslegungsstudien, Anlagenbewertungen und Schutzgerätekoordination für verschiedene Projekte. Faiq verfügt über Erfahrung in der Kundenbetreuung, der Erstellung technischer Berichte sowie der Mitwirkung an Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeiten im industriellen und gewerblichen Bereich.

Darüber hinaus verfügt er über Erfahrung in den Bereichen Steuerung, Schutz und Automatisierung, einschließlich der Prüfung und Inbetriebnahme einer 500/220-kV-KKI-Netzstation sowie eines 150-MW-Solarkraftwerks von Scatec in Pakistan. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehörten die Leitung von Werks- und Standortabnahmeprüfungen, die Relaisprogrammierung sowie die Konzeption und Inbetriebnahme von SCADA-Systemen (PRP-Netzwerk) gemäß den IEC-61850-Protokollen.

Faiq verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik der NED University of Engineering & Technology in Karachi mit einem CGPA, der einem Abschluss der ersten Klasse entspricht.  In seiner Freizeit spielt er gerne Fußball und erkundet die Welt.

Hussain Shiraz ist ein Power Systems Engineer bei Blake Clough und verfügt über einen starken akademischen Hintergrund, da er seinen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik mit einer hohen Punktzahl abgeschlossen hat. Als Power System Team Lead bei Blake Clough Consulting ist er auf die Durchführung umfassender Studien zum Stromnetz spezialisiert, wobei sein Schwerpunkt auf der Einhaltung der britischen Netzanforderungen und auf Offshore-Windprojekten liegt. Sein Fachwissen umfasst stationäre und dynamische Analysen, einschließlich Leistungsfluss, Blindleistungsfähigkeit, Kurzschluss, Schutzkoordination, Spannungssteuerung und Frequenzgang. Er bringt Präzision und Tiefe in seine Rolle ein und arbeitet konsequent innerhalb der UK Grid Codes und Engineering Recommendations (wie G99, G74, G5/5 und G5/4). Bei Blake Clough war er maßgeblich an der Durchführung von PRE-FEED-Lastflussstudien, der Entwicklung von Strategien zur Blindleistungskompensation und der Analyse der Auswirkungen von Oberwellen speziell für Offshore-Windparks beteiligt. Darüber hinaus umfasst seine Erfahrung Bewertungen der Netzkapazität für potenzielle Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien, einschließlich BESS, Wind- und Solarenergie, um sicherzustellen, dass die Projekte mit den Netzstandards und dem zukünftigen Energiebedarf übereinstimmen.

Während seines Studiums leitete er seine Gruppe für das Projekt der Planung und Machbarkeitsanalyse einer 236kW PV-Anlage, die in einer Bekleidungsfabrik in Pakistan installiert wurde. Mit 1 Jahr Erfahrung im Bereich Stromversorgungssysteme und Energie hat er an verschiedenen kommerziellen und industriellen Projekten gearbeitet, bei denen er in den USA mehrere Studien zum Stromversorgungssystem durchgeführt hat, darunter Schutzkoordination, Kurzschluss- und Störlichtbogenanalysen.

Er war auch mit einem Photovoltaik-Beratungsunternehmen verbunden, in dem er an der technischen Planung und Prüfung von Bietern für verschiedene Solarprojekte in Pakistan gearbeitet hat.

Osama ist bei Blake Clough als Designingenieur tätig. Osama verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung im Bereich Design und Stromsystemstudien. Bei Blake Clough hat er Lastfluss- und Kurzschlussstudien für neue Verbindungen zu erneuerbaren Energien durchgeführt. Osama hat Erfahrung in der Arbeit an Kabelentwertungsanalysen und Machbarkeitsstudien. Osama verfügt über Fachwissen in den Bereichen Entwurf von Hoch- und Höchstspannungs-Umspannwerken, Dimensionierung von Hoch- und Höchstspannungskabeln, Analyse und Bewertung von Hoch- und Höchstspannungskabeltrassen sowie Studien zum Energiesystem von Kraftwerken.

Osama ist ein versierter Elektroingenieur mit einem starken akademischen Hintergrund, der 2018 einen Bachelor-Abschluss und 2021 einen Master-Abschluss in Energiemanagement an der renommierten NED University of Engineering & Technology erworben hat.

Osama verfügt über ein solides Fachwissen im Bereich der Hochspannungsplanung und kennt sich bestens mit der Planung von Umspannwerken bis 500 kV und der Planung von Anlagen für erneuerbare Energien aus, darunter Batteriespeichersysteme (BESS), Solar- und Windkraftanlagen bis hin zur GW-Größe.

Im Laufe seiner Karriere war Osama an zahlreichen Hochspannungsprojekten beteiligt, die Umspannwerke und Kraftwerke für erneuerbare Energien in verschiedenen Regionen umfassten, darunter der Nahe Osten, Zentralasien, die Philippinen, Pakistan, Marokko, Vietnam, Chile und Großbritannien.

Victor ist als Senior Power Systems Consultant zu Blake Clough gestoßen. Bei Blake Clough hat Victor an einer Vielzahl von Projekten im Bereich der Netzberatung sowie der Integration erneuerbarer Energien in die Netze mitgewirkt und nutzt seine Erfahrung, um qualitativ hochwertige Arbeit zu leisten und die Beziehungen zu den Kunden zu pflegen. Victor konzentriert sich verstärkt darauf, Kunden bei der Bewältigung von Problemen mit den Netzbetreibern (DNO) und Übertragungsnetzbetreibern (TO) zu unterstützen, die aufgrund der Unsicherheiten im Zusammenhang mit den sich wandelnden Rahmenbedingungen für Netzanschlüsse in Großbritannien die Realisierbarkeit von Projekten beeinträchtigen. Darüber hinaus erstellt Victor Machbarkeitsstudien, führt Due-Diligence-Prüfungen von Anschlussangeboten durch, arbeitet im Rahmen von CP2030, erstellt Kostenvoranschläge für unabhängige Netzanschlussanbieter (ICP) und übernimmt eine Vielzahl maßgeschneiderter Aufgaben.

Victor verfügt über einen Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Elektrotechnik und Elektronik sowie einen Master of Science (MSc) in Finanzwesen und Kapitalanlage von der Sheffield Hallam University. Während seines Masterstudiums wurde Victor mit dem Hentons-Preis für die beste Gesamtnote des Studiengangs ausgezeichnet und für den „Inspirational Student Award“ nominiert.

Er ist ein dynamischer und motivierter Fachmann, der nachweislich strategische Lösungen umgesetzt und das Geschäftswachstum für einen vielfältigen Kundenstamm im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien in Großbritannien vorangetrieben hat.

Victor verfügt über drei Jahre Erfahrung in der Arbeit an einer Vielzahl von Netzanschlussprojekten und berät Projektentwickler regelmäßig zu Netzanschlussstrategien, Bauzeitplänen und Kosten sowohl für Verteilungs- als auch für Übertragungsanschlüsse für Onshore-Windkraftanlagen, Solar-PV-Anlagen, Batterie-Energiespeichersysteme und Hybridsysteme. Darüber hinaus hat er im Auftrag von Projektentwicklern in verschiedenen Projektphasen an Besprechungen mit Verteilernetzbetreibern (DNOs), dem nationalen Stromnetzbetreiber (NGESO) und Übertragungsnetzbetreibern (TOs) teilgenommen und diese geleitet, um Netzanschlussoptionen und -strategien zu erörtern und die kostengünstigsten, technisch akzeptablen Anschlusskonzepte zu ermitteln. In jüngster Zeit konzentriert sich Victor darauf, Projektentwicklern die verschiedenen Netzreformen näherzubringen und ihnen zu verdeutlichen, wie sich diese auf die Realisierbarkeit ihrer Projekte auswirken können.

In seiner Freizeit hört Victor gerne Musik, geht ins Fitnessstudio und spielt Basketball, Fußball und Badminton.

Sophia hat bei Blake Clough als Power Systems Engineer angefangen. Bei Blake Clough widmet sich Sophia der Durchführung von Studien zur Einhaltung von Netzrichtlinien, wobei sie ihre analytischen Fähigkeiten einsetzt, um die Einhaltung von Vorschriften sicherzustellen. Darüber hinaus hat sie in erheblichem Maße an Projekten zur Analyse von Stromabschaltungen gearbeitet und zu großen Solar-, BESS- und Windprojekten beigetragen. Sie setzt sich weiterhin für eine klare Kommunikation innerhalb ihres Teams ein und stellt sicher, dass technische Informationen verständlich und kohärent vermittelt werden.

Sophia hat einen erstklassigen Master-Abschluss in Renewable Energy Engineering von der University of Aberdeen und wurde als Stipendiatin des „British Council Women in STEM“ ausgezeichnet. Ihr akademischer Werdegang konzentrierte sich auf die Förderung nachhaltiger Praktiken und gipfelte in einem Dissertationsprojekt zur Bewertung von Energieinseln für die Integration von Offshore-Energie.

Nach einem soliden Studium des Maschinenbaus sammelte Sophia drei Jahre lang wertvolle Erfahrungen in einer Organisation des öffentlichen Sektors in Pakistan. Sie arbeitete an verschiedenen F&E-Projekten und erwarb dabei Fachkenntnisse in den Bereichen Datenanalyse, Algorithmenentwurf und mathematische Modellierung. Sie beherrscht Programmiersprachen wie MATLAB und Python und nutzt die Technologie für effektive Problemlösungen. Sophia setzt sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, die Dekarbonisierung des Energiesektors durch innovative Lösungen voranzutreiben.

Neben ihrer beruflichen Tätigkeit findet sie Trost und Inspiration in der freien Natur, wo sie häufig an Aktivitäten wie Wandern teilnimmt und ihre Kreativität durch das ausdrucksstarke Medium der Malerei kanalisiert.

Khizer ist Elektroingenieur mit einem Hintergrund in Studien und Analysen von Energiesystemen. Er hat an EMT-Simulationen und Bewertungen der Systemzuverlässigkeit gearbeitet. Er ist Absolvent der NED University und verfügt über Erfahrung sowohl im Versorgungs- als auch im Beratungssektor. Khizer setzt sich leidenschaftlich für die Förderung erneuerbarer Energien und die Bereitstellung innovativer technischer Lösungen ein. Er ist bestrebt, sich ständig weiterzubilden und zu einer nachhaltigen Energieinfrastruktur beizutragen.

Khizer hat Erfahrung in der Erstellung von P28-, Isolationskoordinations- und Transient Recovery-Studien in PSCAD. Er hat auch Erfahrung mit SCADA- und Kontrollsystemen.

Khizer ist erfahren im Umgang mit Tools und Software wie PSCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, C++, Python und AutoCAD. Er ist Eventmanager für die IEEE Student Society und organisiert Seminare, die die Bedeutung erneuerbarer Systeme für die Erzeugung sauberer Energie hervorheben.

Abdullah Sultan ist als Ingenieur für Stromversorgungssysteme bei Blake Clough eingetreten und bringt praktische Erfahrung in der Durchführung von Analysen von Stromversorgungssystemen für Projekte zur Integration erneuerbarer Energien mit. Er war maßgeblich an der Erstellung von Lastfluss- und Kurzschlussstudien beteiligt, wobei ein besonderer Schwerpunkt auf der Einhaltung der britischen Netzvorschriften lag, z. B. G99, G5/5 und G5/4.Er hat an mehreren netzgekoppelten Projekten mitgearbeitet und liefert praktische Erkenntnisse zur Unterstützung einer reibungslosen Netzintegration. Abdullah beherrscht den Umgang mit DIgSILENT Power Factory und spielt zudem eine aktive Rolle bei der Erstellung von Studien, dem Wissensaustausch mit Teammitgliedern und der Sicherstellung der Qualität der Projektergebnisse. Er engagiert sich leidenschaftlich für nachhaltige Energiesysteme und baut sein Fachwissen durch laufende Projekte im Bereich der Stromversorgungssysteme kontinuierlich aus. Abdullah verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik und absolviert derzeit seinen Master in Energiesystemtechnik an der NED University.

Muhammad Ahsan ist Elektroingenieur mit einer fundierten akademischen Ausbildung und verfügt sowohl über einen Bachelor- als auch einen Master-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik. Seine berufliche Erfahrung erstreckt sich über die Auslegung und Analyse von Niederspannungs- und Mittelspannungsnetzen, wobei sein Schwerpunkt insbesondere auf der Auswahl von Schaltanlagen, Schutzkonzepten und Netzauslegungsstudien liegt. Er hat intensiv an Projekten zur Auslegung und Umsetzung von Schutzsystemen für Verteilungsnetze gearbeitet, darunter Lastflussberechnungen, Kurzschlussanalysen, Schutzkoordination sowie Lichtbogenstudien gemäß IEEE/ANSI, NFPA und anderen geltenden regionalen Normen. Seine fachliche Kompetenz erstreckt sich auf die Koordination von Schutzeinrichtungen sowie die Entwicklung umfassender Auslegungsentwürfe für zuverlässige und sichere Stromverteilungssysteme.

Im Laufe seiner Karriere hat Ahsan an strategischen Infrastrukturprojekten mitgewirkt, darunter ein Praktikum am Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, wo er praktische Erfahrungen im Bereich der Flughafenversorgung sammeln konnte. Er hat auch mit dem Ingenieurteam des Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar zusammengearbeitet und sich dabei auf die Entwicklung und den Einsatz von Schutzeinrichtungen für Mittelspannungsschaltanlagen und die Synchronisierung der lokalen Stromerzeugung innerhalb des Versorgungsnetzes konzentriert. In der Rolle eines Design-Beraters hat er mit multidisziplinären Teams zusammengearbeitet, um zuverlässige, normgerechte Stromverteilungssysteme zu liefern.

Muhammad Ahsan kennt sich mit Software-Tools wie ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, AutoCAD und MATLAB/Simulink sowie mit Programmiersprachen wie MATLAB und C++ aus.

Muhammad Fawad Khan ist ein Ingenieur für Energiesysteme mit Erfahrung in EMT-Studien und einem starken Interesse am Verständnis des dynamischen Verhaltens von Energiesystemen. Er hat an der technischen Analyse und Projektunterstützung verschiedener Studien zu Energiesystemen mitgewirkt und verfügt über Fachkenntnisse in der Verwendung von Simulationstools für Energiesysteme. Fawad interessiert sich leidenschaftlich für das Erlernen neuer Netztechnologien, die Verbesserung der Systemzuverlässigkeit und die Anpassung an internationale Standards. Er ist stets bestrebt, qualitativ hochwertige und technisch zuverlässige Lösungen für das Stromnetz zu liefern.

Fawad hat einen Abschluss in Elektrotechnik von der NED University of Engineering and Technology und verfügt über Erfahrungen in der Untersuchung und Analyse von Energiesystemen, einschließlich der Arbeit an EMT-basierten Simulationen. Er ist motiviert, sein Fachwissen im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien weiter auszubauen und zu effektiven, zukunftsweisenden technischen Lösungen beizutragen.

Herr Zain verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik der NED-Universität und bringt praktische Erfahrung im Bereich der Netzplanungsstudien für britische Verteilnetzbetreiber (DNOs) mit, insbesondere für Hochspannungsumspannwerke im Bereich von 33 kV bis 132 kV. Zu seinen Fachkenntnissen gehören Erdungsstudien unter Verwendung von CDEGS. Er war an der Auslegung und Untersuchung von Erdungssystemen für Projekte im Zusammenhang mit netzgekoppelten Solar-PV-Anlagen und BESS-Standorten beteiligt und stellte dabei die Einhaltung der einschlägigen Normen sicher.

Zain hatte die Gelegenheit, an einer Reihe von Projekten zu arbeiten, darunter Solaranlagen im Netzmaßstab und Batteriespeichersysteme (BESS), um eine zuverlässige und effektive Erdungsleistung zu gewährleisten. Mit seinem praktischen Verständnis der Hochspannungsinfrastruktur und der Integration erneuerbarer Energien möchte er zur Entwicklung effizienter, sicherer und zukunftsfähiger Stromsysteme in elektrischen Netzen beitragen.

Muhammad Rafay ist ein Elektroingenieur der NED University of Engineering and Technology mit praktischer Erfahrung in Stromsystemstudien unter Verwendung von Standardsoftware wie ETAP, PSS SINCAL und DIgSILENT Power Factory. Während seiner Praktika in der Industrie hat er eine professionelle Ausbildung und Erfahrung in den Bereichen elektrisches Netzdesign, Steady State Analysis, Schutzkoordination und RMS/EMT-Simulationen erworben. Da er sich für die Integration erneuerbarer Energien zur Erreichung der Netto-Null-Ziele begeistert, erweitert er aktiv sein Fachwissen im Bereich der Einhaltung von Netzrichtlinien, um die Netzstabilität mit umrichterbasierten Ressourcen (IBRs) zu unterstützen.

Er beherrscht auch verschiedene Programmiersprachen, wobei er über eine hohe Kompetenz in Python verfügt, was durch die erfolgreiche Entwicklung seines Abschlussprojekts an der NEDUET untermauert wird. Dabei ging es um die Automatisierung verschiedener Workflow-Komponenten in der Stromnetzberatung unter Verwendung der Python Scripting Interface von PSS SINCAL.

Muhammad Sabeeh Hassan ist ein Elektroingenieur mit praktischer Erfahrung im Bereich Stromsystemstudien. Als stolzer Absolvent der NED University of Engineering and Technology mit einem hohen GPA verfügt er über gute Programmierkenntnisse in Python, C++, C und MATLAB, die er in mehreren Automatisierungsprojekten erfolgreich eingesetzt hat. Er hat auch bei Siemens Pakistan als technischer Praktikant gearbeitet, wo er ein grundlegendes Verständnis für Lastflussstudien, Kurzschlussanalysen und Schutzkoordination in PSS SINCAL, PSSE und ETAP entwickelte.

Während seines Industrial Final Year Design Project (FYDP) an der NEDUET hat er in Zusammenarbeit mit Siemens Pakistan erfolgreich eine Lösung entwickelt, die mehrere Workflow-Komponenten der Beratung für Energiesysteme durch die Integration moderner KI-Tools und Industriestandards automatisiert. Das Projekt führte auch zur Automatisierung mehrerer Kernfunktionen innerhalb von PSS SINCAL, wodurch die Arbeitsabläufe gestrafft wurden und eine spürbare Produktivitätssteigerung erzielt werden konnte.

Syed ist ein Elektroingenieur mit einem starken Hintergrund in Studien und Analysen von Stromsystemen. Zu seinen Erfahrungen gehört die Arbeit an LV/MV-Kurzschlussanalysen, Lichtbogenstudien sowie Schutz und Koordination für Projekte in den USA. Er schloss sein Studium an der NED University im Jahr 2024 ab und setzt sich leidenschaftlich für kontinuierliches Lernen und berufliches Wachstum ein. Er freut sich darauf, seine Fähigkeiten und sein Engagement in das Team von Blake Clough Consulting einzubringen.

Rizwan ist ein Power Systems Engineer bei Blake Clough Consulting, wo er an einer Vielzahl von Onshore-Wind-, BESS- und Solarenergieprojekten mitgewirkt hat. Seine Arbeit umfasst die Durchführung von Studien zu Lastfluss, Kurzschluss, Oberschwingungen, dynamischer Stabilität, Schutzkoordination, Störlichtbogen und subsynchroner Oszillation (SSO) unter Verwendung von branchenüblichen Tools wie DIgSILENT PowerFactory und PSCAD.

Er hat einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik von der DHA Suffa Universität, den er im August 2023 mit einer Goldmedaille für seine hervorragenden akademischen Leistungen abschloss. Seitdem hat Rizwan internationale Erfahrung bei Projekten in den USA und Großbritannien gesammelt, bei denen er mit Tools wie ETAP, PowerFactory, SKM Power Tools, AutoCAD und MATLAB/Simulink Studien zum Stromnetz durchgeführt hat.

Muhammad Musab Raees ist als Designingenieur im mittleren Bereich tätig und verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik von der NED University of Engineering & Technology; derzeit absolviert er ein Masterstudium im Fach Elektrotechnik. Er verfügt über Erfahrung in der Auslegung von Schutz- und Steuerungssystemen für Hochspannungsumspannwerke und Projekte im Bereich der Energieinfrastruktur. Zu seinen Fachgebieten zählen Schutzkonzepte, die Auswahl von Strom- und Spannungswandlern, Schutz- und Steuerungsschaltpläne, Verriegelungskonzepte für Umspannwerke sowie Steuerungsverdrahtungspläne.

Er hat an der Konzeption und Entwicklung von Sekundärsystemen für 400-kV-BESS-Umspannwerksprojekte sowie für mehrere 33-kV-Umspannwerksprojekte mitgewirkt. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören die Erstellung von Hauptsteuerungs- und Schutzschemata, Auslösematrizen sowie AC/DC-Schaltplänen für Schutz- und Steuerungsschaltanlagen. Darüber hinaus verfügt er über Erfahrung in der Auslegung und Kostenkalkulation von Niederspannungsschaltanlagen für Projekte in Saudi-Arabien sowie in der technischen Bewertung elektrischer Anlagen.

Er hat an Umspannwerksprojekten im Vereinigten Königreich gemäß den NGET- und SSEN-Normen in den Phasen der Machbarkeitsstudie und der Ausführungsplanung mitgewirkt. Er verfügt über Erfahrung mit IEC- und IEEE-Normen sowie mit Konstruktionswerkzeugen wie AutoCAD und EPLAN Electric P8 und liefert zuverlässige und technisch fundierte Konstruktionslösungen.

Syed Areeb ist leitender Entwicklungsingenieur und verfügt über einen Bachelor-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik der NED University of Engineering and Technology; derzeit absolviert er ein Masterstudium im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz an der NED University.

Er verfügt über Erfahrung in der Machbarkeitsplanung und der Ausführungsplanung von AIS- und GIS-Umspannwerken im Spannungsbereich von 33 kV bis 400 kV gemäß den Normen der IEC, der SSEN und von National Grid (NG), einschließlich Umspannwerken für Batterie-Energiespeichersysteme (BESS) und Rechenzentren. Er beherrscht den Umgang mit AutoCAD für die Erstellung elektrischer Konstruktionszeichnungen.

Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören die Erstellung von Grundrissen und Ansichten für Hochspannungs-Primäranlagen, Layouts und Schnitte für Leitungs- und Kabelverlegungen, Grundrisse für Steuerungs- und Schaltanlagenräume, Einliniendiagramme (SLDs), stufenweise Einliniendiagramme, Zugangspläne für Hubarbeitsbühnen, die Dimensionierung von Sammelschienen und die Anordnung von Verbindungsstücken sowie die Dimensionierung von Kabeln und die Planung des Blitzschutzes für komplette Umspannwerksprojekte.

Ibad Ur Rahman is a Senior Design Engineer – SCADA at Blake Clough Consulting, supporting secondary design and SCADA consultancy for renewable energy, BESS, microgrid & hybrid power projects. He brings over seven years’ experience from concept design through SCADA/PPC configuration, equipment integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning and project delivery, with involvement across more than 5 GW of solar PV and BESS projects globally.

Before joining Blake Clough, Ibad worked in senior engineering, technical lead and project management roles on international SCADA and automation projects across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. His hands-on experience covers SCADA architecture, grid-compliant control, curtailment & dispatch, solar PV/BESS/grid/generator synchronisation, metering and reporting, breaker control, protection relay integration, BESS PCS, PLCs, data loggers and MV/HV switchgear control systems, using protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC UA and Modbus TCP/RTU.

At Blake Clough, he applies his practical delivery background to help clients define reliable, scalable SCADA designs, interfaces and control strategies for power infrastructure projects. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering specialising in Smart Grids and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology.

Wania Ishtiaque is a Design Engineer specialising in earthing and lightning protection design for High Voltage Air Insulated Substations (AIS). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology and has more than one year of experience supporting UK-based substation projects. Her project experience includes the design and engineering of 132/33/11 kV AIS substations with elevated and non-elevated switch rooms, covering greenfield and brownfield developments, membrane-covered areas, and sites with varying soil conditions.

Wania has experience in earthing system design, including the development and assessment of soil models using site resistivity data, selection of appropriate soil-layer representations, earthing grid design, and evaluation of system performance under different site conditions. She performs earthing studies using CDEGS and prepares earthing layouts, grid designs, and associated details in AutoCAD. Her work is carried out in accordance with relevant IEC standards and UK project requirements.

She also has experience in lightning protection engineering, including lightning risk assessments using DEHNrisk and ABB Furse, and lightning protection design using DEHNplan. Her work includes preparing 3D substation models, assessing protection zones, and determining suitable locations and heights for lightning protection masts. She contributes to the preparation of design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and supporting engineering documentation. Wania has demonstrated the ability to research unfamiliar technical tasks, develop an understanding of the applicable standards and design methodologies, and progress them through to completed engineering deliverables. She has also used Python-based automation to improve the efficiency of preparing project Bill of Materials.

Umaima Maqsood is a Power Systems Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology. She has professional experience supporting UK-market power-system projects, including power-system modelling and engineering studies for industrial, commercial, transmission and distribution networks. Her work covers low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, including LVAC networks and MV distribution networks, with experience in load-flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination and arc-flash studies.

She is proficient in industry-standard software, including ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ASPEN OneLiner, MATLAB and AutoCAD. Her technical experience includes overcurrent and earth-fault protection studies, development and review of protection schemes, assessment of protective-device ratings and settings, and preparation of selective and reliable fault-clearing solutions in accordance with relevant IEEE and IEC standards.

Umaima has also developed Python-based scripts to automate load-flow and short-circuit calculations, improving the efficiency and consistency of engineering studies. Her additional experience includes smart-grid applications, intelligent load forecasting, fault detection, wind-turbine output prediction and power-system modelling using Python and MATLAB/Simulink.

She is committed to delivering technically robust and compliant power-system solutions for the UK electricity market while continuing to develop her expertise in protection engineering, system automation and renewable-energy integration.

Bushra Laraib is a Design Engineer with over two years of experience in the design and engineering of High Voltage (HV) Air Insulated Substations (AIS), Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), and utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering. Throughout her career, she has contributed to the successful delivery of transmission and distribution projects ranging from 33kV to 400kV, with particular experience in UK power networks. Her project portfolio includes the design and engineering of 33/132kV, 33/220kV, and 33/275kV substations, covering feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed engineering.

Bushra has extensive experience in developing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), stage-by-stage energisation plans, phasing diagrams, general arrangements, AIS/GIS layouts and elevations, control and switch room layouts, connector layouts, typical earthing details, equipment specifications, cable calculations, busbar sizing calculations, short-circuit force calculations, and LVAC/DC reports and SLDs. In addition, she has performed power system studies using ETAP, including load flow and short-circuit analyses, to verify system performance, reliability, and compliance. Her work is carried out in accordance with international and utility standards, including IEC, SSEN, and National Grid requirements. She has demonstrated the ability to independently manage design activities while effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Sikander e Azam is a Primary Design Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Bahria University. He has practical experience in delivering primary design solutions for AIS and GIS substations 400, 132 and 33 kV, including earthing studies, general arrangement layouts, cable routing and bonding, LVAC single-line diagrams, cable pulling calculations, and outdoor lighting studies. Proficient in AutoCAD, CDEGS, DIALux, and MicroStation, he combines technical expertise, design accuracy, and a strong understanding of international standards to produce safe, reliable, and construction-ready engineering solutions.

Ischel Erral is an Admin & Accounts Assistant at Blake Clough Consulting with over eight years of experience in administration, accounts, procurement, and operations. She plays a key role in supporting the company’s day-to-day business functions, including financial administration, procurement, vendor management, office coordination, accounts and operational support, ensuring processes are delivered efficiently and effectively.

She holds an MBA in Finance and has built a diverse professional background across consulting firms, non-governmental organisations, and educational institutions. Her experience includes financial record management, procurement coordination, budgeting support, document control, and administrative planning.

With strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, Ischel is committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism. She is passionate about continuous learning and contributing to the growth and success of Blake Clough Consulting by providing reliable administrative and financial support.

Muhammad Muzeez is an Electrical Engineer who completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology in 2024, securing 8th position in his batch. He has two years of professional experience in Power System Studies, including Load Flow & Reactive Power Capability Studies, Short Circuit Studies, Harmonic Studies (G5/5), and Dynamic Studies.

He is well acquainted with the UK Grid Code and SSEN standards and has hands-on experience working on HV and MV projects in the UK power sector. His technical expertise includes performing grid compliance studies and supporting renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

Muhammad Ashir Saeed is a Senior Graphic Designer at Blake Clough Consulting with a Bachelor of Arts from Federal Urdu University and over five years of professional experience. He specialises in creating visually compelling design solutions through graphic design, digital art, and compositing using industry-standard software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, alongside modern tools like CapCut and Canva.

He has worked across diverse sectors, including Amazon, where he developed expertise in product listings, Enhanced Brand Content (EBC), and storefront design. He possesses strong proficiency in AI tools and leverages artificial intelligence to enhance design workflows and creative output. His work is defined by technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that drives business value.

Ahmed Asif is a Primary Design Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree (BE) in Electrical Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree (ME) in Electrical Power Systems. He has experience working on high-voltage substation and power infrastructure projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV across the UK.

His expertise includes the development of HV primary layouts, elevations, control room layouts, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), stage-by-stage SLDs, Cable Routes, along with supporting LVAC deliverables to ensure complete and integrated substation designs. His experience spans across both HV and LV systems, contributing to overall substation functionality, including auxiliary and building service requirements.

He has worked in alignment with SSEN and UK grid standards, and is familiar with international standards including IEC and IEEE. Ahmed is proficient in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Dialux, and Trimble, and is focused on delivering practical, reliable, and standards-compliant engineering solutions.