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Staff from TNEI will be presenting at the forthcoming International Wind Integration Workshop in London which focuses on large-scale integration of wind power into power systems and transmission networks for offshore wind power plants. TNEI – represented by Managing Director Rachel Hodges and Technical Consultant Muhammad Ali – will be providing expert insight and advice on the specific studies required for long AC cables, presenting a methodology to determine a robust design option to interconnect large offshore wind projects together, and to connect these wind projects to the shore, which is a particular problem for offshore wind farms. The workshop is being held at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London on 22-24 October and more information on the event can be found here: http://www.windintegrationworkshop.org/index.php

TNEI has qualified for membership of the EIA Quality Mark scheme administered by IEMA, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. Qualification recognises TNEI’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of EIA delivery and practice and follows a rigorous review process. Membership of the scheme includes TNEI within a group of less than 50 UK industry leaders in the provision of EIA services. Quality Mark members comply with a set of key commitments and are subject to annual review of Environmental Statements ensuring ongoing effective practice and continual improvement. Our EIA team, spread across our Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow offices, has extensive experience of undertaking high quality, thorough EIAs leading to an enviable consenting record. In addition to our specialist expertise in renewable energy developments, our EIA team has experience covering a wide range of developments from residential property schemes to large scale infrastructure projects. TNEI has managed and

TNEI have been appointed by Towards Zero Carbon Bute (TZCB), an island wide project established for Bute residents and organisations to help reduce impacts on climate change, to undertake a feasibility study and provide technical advice to investigate the potential for a community wind energy project on the Isle of Bute. As part of the project TNEI will assess the feasibility of three separate sites, considering all constraints (technical, physical, environmental and economical) and make recommendations to TZCB with regards to constraints, site layout, capacity and estimated development costs. The project will be led by TNEI’s Glasgow office who will work closely with TZCB and Community Energy Scotland (CES) throughout the duration of the project.

In July 2013 TNEI advertised for three new graduate consultant positions with the Planning & Environmental Group. The advertised roles, which will be based in TNEI’s Newcastle upon Tyne and Glasgow offices, attracted over one hundred applications. Andy Edgar, Director of TNEI “‘s Planning & Environmental Group, said: “We have been delighted by the number and quality of the applications. The adverts were placed as part of our growth plans for 2014 and in response to a strong order book for the rest of 2013.” Short listing of the preferred candidates is currently underway with interviews planned before the end of August.

Rachel Hodges has recently been appointed managing director of specialist consultancy TNEI. Joining TNEI in 2005 Rachel has over a decade of experience in the power systems and renewable energy sectors; with specialist knowledge around offshore renewables. Working closely with TNEI’s management and team of expert consultants in both Power Systems and Planning & Environmental she will continue to drive the business strategy forward in this specialist space. Previous managing director, Graeme Bathurst, will continue to remain an associate, but is taking the time to pursue other opportunities. “I have a real passion to lead this business that others, like Graeme Bathurst and Steve Elliott, have worked so hard to build over the years” said Rachel. “As a business, we thrive on the generation of novel ideas and concepts that can make a difference. We will all rise to the challenge and I am delighted that I will be taking

Working on behalf of Hallam Land Management, TNEI has recently submitted an application for Planning Permission in Principle to North Lanarkshire Council for a 50 unit residential development in Moodiesburn. TNEI has acted as planning consultant and overall project lead and has been responsible for guiding the development through the EIA screening process, successful pre-application consultation and discussions (including holding a public exhibition), undertaking Habitat Surveys and managed the input of a number of specialist consultancies to co-ordinate the overall planning submission. Colin Lavety, Principal Consultant – Scotland, who has managed the project, said “We are pleased to have worked with Hallam on this project and this demonstrates our flexibility and ability to work in different sectors. Our Planning Team have experience across a wide range of sectors and we are keen to diversify and develop our portfolio of residential projects further in the future.”