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Energy networks

Energy networks

Our consultants work with clients to understand, influence and respond to rapid changes in the energy industry. We develop robust business strategies to guarantee operations are efficient and effective.

We ensure organisations can respond to complex shifts in patterns of energy supply and consumption.

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Transmission loss factor reform in the Australian electricity market

The investment case for an alternative approach to calculating loss factors in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).

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Working with Netherbeer Nederlands, we helped the Netherlands’ grid get to grips with solar

Every day, new solar panels are installed across the Netherlands. Each one is a step towards a greener energy system – but only if that system is set up to use them.

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We modelled the future of electric vehicles in Belgium with Synergrid

Electric vehicles are here. And with them, new ways to move and new demands on the energy system. To power a switch to cleaner transport long-term, and keep the lights on short-term, Synergrid – the federation of electricity and natural gas network operators in Belgium – had two big questions to answer: what would more electric vehicles on the road do to the network that powered them? And how could smart charging help?

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Shining a light on new ways to price power for TenneT

Energy systems are getting more diverse. Where once there were a few stations predictably pumping power into the grid, now there are wind farms, solar fields, batteries, and private energy supplies. The question is: if power flows change, does pricing need to change too?

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Cost Benefit Assessment of Australia's future Distribution System Operator (DSO) frameworks

Peter Sherry

Peter Sherry

Partner | Energy, utilities and resources | Sydney
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DER integration in the National Electricity Market

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The impact of electric vehicles on Belgium's electricity networks

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Selling innovation to regulated utilities

Chris Collins

Chris Collins

Senior Manager | Energy, utilities and resources | London

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The networks view of developing Smart Grid expertise

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The future role of network operators: The emerging active DSO model

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Commercial strategy for regulated energy and water companies

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Emerging DSO market models across the globe: No regrets investments in times of uncertainty

Duncan Sinclair

Duncan Sinclair

Partner | Energy, utilities and resources | London

Australian Energy Regulator (AER) - Value of optimised flexible DER

Peter Sherry

Peter Sherry

Partner | Energy, utilities and resources | Sydney
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Duncan Sinclair

Duncan Sinclair

Partner | Energy, utilities and resources | London

"The energy markets are going through a period of unprecedented change as we seek to decarbonise and capitalise on the power of new technology. We are proud to be working with clients at the forefront of this change."

Iain Roberts

Iain Roberts

Director | Energy, utilities and resources | London

"Energy Networks are facing evolution and disruption resulting from decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitisation in the industry. We are proud to be working with our clients on the technology and innovation solutions which will take them into the next regulatory period and beyond.”

Focus on your sector

Future networks and innovation

Baringa consultants help companies look to the future and understand how energy networks might evolve. We provide market knowledge, commercial expertise and strategic guidance, working closely with the client to develop the right strategic plans and operational approaches for the future.

Regulation and business planning

We help our clients interpret the implications of shifting regulatory landscapes. We undertake full business strategy and planning engagements, benchmarking exercises and forecasting to inform the development of robust incentives, improvement plans and price control outperformance.

Operational excellence

We work closely with clients to improve efficiency, profitability and customer outcomes. We strive for operational excellence and have enabled smarter working through mobile devices and apps, improved scheduling performance and algorithms and designed operating models and functions for field teams.

Network technology

Our dedicated digital consultancy provides data analytics and AI expertise to support the definition and maturation of data management and analytics capabilities. We also provide strategy, architecture and delivery support across network control, asset, work and customer solutions.

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