Engineering Consulting Services

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We assess the technical viability of grid infrastructure in the locality of potential land parcels giving insight into grid capabilities and overall project development potential. 

In depth and thorough review of project portfolios, for both distribution and transmission projects, we advise clients on specifics and leave no stone unturned clearly identifying a good grid offer as well bad ones. 

Curtailment analysis at both transmission and distribution level, across multiple years. DEC have extensive experience in this field owing to National Grid projects and helping many developers over the years. 

Using the relevant Power System software package, we can carry out the following studies; load flow, fault levels, harmonics, G99, G5/5, Type B compliance, Model Development, Fault Ride Through, Rotor Angle Stability and various others. 

Review of grid offers carrying out an in depth and thorough review of all aspects of the grid offer/s including but not limited to connection dates, cost of equipment, cable routes, securities, any potential revenue blockers etc. 

Preparation of both Distribution and Transmission level connections, including G99, Data Registration Code, Inverter Modelling and Site Single Line Diagram (SLD) preparation.  

Utilising our extensive experience and track record, we offer Project Management services for Grid Projects, large scale and high value projects relating to Innovation works, and any other long term technical project requiring risk management, mitigation and involving multiple stakeholders. 

Offering support to Local Authorities and aiding them in the navigation of the grid when developing their Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) or overall decarbonisation plans. This includes Battery Electric Vehicle infrastructure siting, heat retrofit strategies, Heat Pump installations and communications with the networks. DEC have experience working with Devolved governments and have prior NESO experience. 

Origination of new projects depending on the client criteria. This can be done at both transmission and distribution level, for any project size. The technology type does not impact the service, for example we can scout for Electrolyser sites or Hyperscale Data Centre sites at the transmission level. 

Provision of support to clients navigating through Grid Reform and policy change. Clean Power 2030 and impact analysis support to clients is one example, Grid Code modifications and changes are also regularly monitored by DEC. We regularly contribute to industry consultations and speak at conferences providing expert input. 

DEC are able to advise on the credible pathways or markets available to client projects based on their location, size and capabilities. We can assess all markets including PPAs, local DSO markets, NESO markets etc and grade entry into each one. The output can then be used to conduct revenue stacking exercises. 

Managing Director Hamzah Ahmed has extensive experience in this field and has successfully originated multiple innovation projects. We regularly partner with other consultancy companies or entities such as technology providers, and can lead Innovation applications for the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), Network Innovation Allowance (NIA), UKRI Grant Funding and various other funds.