This knowledge is complemented by a strong understanding of the industry’s regulatory and commercial environment, and the role that electricity markets play in system operation.

Over the past decade, we have supported our network operator clients through the various challenges of integrating large volumes of renewable generation. More recently, industry focus has shifted and network operators have been trialling new and better ways of planning and operating their systems to manage these renewables. In today’s electricity system, innovation and networks go hand in hand, and our highly skilled team is at the forefront of this, providing thought leadership on aspects of network planning, using data science and probabilistic modelling to make use of the huge volumes of data the industry now has access to.

We can also support clients through the planning and consenting process, Site finding, feasibility studies and constraints mapping for overhead power lines and new substation/substation upgrades, and ancillary infrastructure such as synchronous condensers, EIA screening and scoping, coordination and submission of planning applications/EIA where required, post consent support and discharge of conditions, and amendment applications where required for design changes, and due diligence.

We can also provide support for transmission and distribution developments through undertaking Noise Impact Assessments for planning applications, high level noise design, and detailed design work during construction and post consent phase, and operational compliance monitoring.

As the industry looks further ahead to a Net Zero future, the electrical networks and the regulatory environment will be constantly evolving. TNEI are on hand to support our clients to navigate through these changing requirements, which will encompass the needs of the power system, the regulator and consumers.

For more information about our specialist consultancy services for Ireland, please contact us by emailing info@tnei.ie or calling +353 86 0836575.