United Kingdom
Harmony Energy is a leading developer, owner and operator of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and ground mounted solar operating in the U.K. (HQ located in Knaresborough, N.Yorks), Germany, France, Poland and New Zealand. Our innovative approach to technology means that we were the first company to operate 2-hr battery duration systems in the U.K., and have recently energised the joint three largest BESS sites (by MWh) in Europe (in Hull, Buckinghamshire and Essex) using the latest Tesla Megapack. We prioritise collaboration when working with landowners, the community and other stakeholders to deliver benefits for all, and our expert team has an exceptional track record of project delivery through development, finance and completion. If you have any questions concerning development prospects, joint ventures or other business opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Oversee all UK development activities.
Support and manage a team to originate and design utility-scale energy storage and solar schemes, secure land, obtain planning consents, ensure projects are successfully handed over to construction (inc. funder and technical DD inputs) and lead stakeholder engagement.
Manage origination, commercial, legal and planning/technical matters for onshore wind and utility scale ground-mounted solar and support other business technologies such as C&I & hydrogen. This includes originating and managing several early-stage solar NSIPs in excess of 800MW.
Solely responsible for managing all aspects of divisional planning including commercial risk, legal, promotion, layouts, consenting (inc. S106s), acquisition and technical coordination.
(Now OnPath Energy, formerly Banks Renewables) Responsible for all onshore wind energy planning matters encompassing site due diligence, layout design, coordination, preparation and submission of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and planning applications, managing multi-disciplinary consultancy teams, condition discharges, optimisation, stakeholder engagement, protecting business interests and writing policy representations, undertaking research for BEIS and aviation working groups and strategising under both local and Section 36 regulatory processes. Worked extensively with technical, legal, commercial and contractor teams to achieve financial close, build out assets and ensure timely delivery of several projects that won bids under the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
Experience gained within the renewables team.