Meet The Team

Charmaine lead the consultancy businesses, focusing on business development, and content synergies across the business. Previously a Principal Analyst for Delta-EE’s New Energy Business Model Service, she has over 15 years’ experience in consultancy and energy companies. Her particular experience is with product and service innovation in the renewable energy sector.  Prior to joining Delta-EE in July 2017, she spent 5 years at a small UK supplier, growing product lines and sales channels.

Charmaine holds an Honours degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge and sits on the IET Energy Policy Panel.

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Stephen is Principal Analyst at Delta-EE, directing and managing consulting projects & provides strategic input into the development of the consultancy side of Delta-EE’s business.  He regularly leads consultancy assignments on the future evolution of heat in Europe and the impact this has on gas and electricity network companies & energy suppliers.  Prior to this, Stephen developed and managed Delta-EE's Pathways Tool and Roadmap Service and developed Delta-EE's Microgeneration Insight Service. Stephen has managed a wide range of assignments for major technology manufacturers, utilities and policy makers across Delta-EE’s core areas of expertise.

Stephen joined Delta-EE in 2008 with a strong research and analysis background. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Jennifer has nearly 10 years’ experience in the Energy Sector and since joining Delta-EE in 2010 she has been instrumental in developing new research service offerings around heat, including developing our internal customer research and building our capability in technology forecasting, strategic support and scenario development. In 2012 she co-authored a ground-breaking report on pathways for domestic heat to 2050 commissioned by the ENA, and she continues to be involved in high profile consulting assignments for our major clients.

Jennifer holds an MSc (distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Andrew has over 10 years' experience in the energy sector and joined Delta-EE in 2016. He is based at Delta-EE's Cambridge office. Andrew specialises in community and building scale low and zero carbon energy schemes, and has provided advice at both a strategic and policy level to Government, local authorities and national agencies, and on a range of construction projects including the UKs largest Code 5 sustainable housing scheme. Andrew has particular expertise in District Heating and has led a large number of feasibility and design studies, alongside providing strategic advice to the UK Government and the ETI. Other specialisms include building energy modelling and domestic building stock modelling scenario analysis.  

Andrew’s previous role was as Regional Director in AECOM leading a sustainability team, and prior to that with Element Energy. Andrew has a MSci in Applied Physics, and a PhD in microsystems technology from the University of Durham.  

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Steven is Service Manager of both our Gas Heating Service and Heat Insight Service, leading our research in these fields. He has come to be recognised as an industry expert on the global micro-CHP sector and has played a key role in delivering successful conferences and roundtables on this topic. He is experienced in a range of primary research methodologies; delivering focus groups, detailed on-line surveys and tele-depths on the UK residential heating market, and also established our Smart Energy Customer Panel.

He joined us from Energy Saving Scotland / Changeworks in 2011, where he worked as an Energy Advisor. Steven holds an MSc (Distinction) in Climate Change: Impacts and Mitigation from Heriot-Watt University and an MA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

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Dina supports the management of Delta-EE's Research Services and leads a range of high value consultancy assignments focusing on B2B knowledge areas. Her core areas of expertise include distributed power, energy services, technology deployment forecasting, HVAC and smart building systems, as well as strategic and competitor analysis. She is also the Manager of Delta-EE's Distributed Power Service. Prior to working with Delta-EE, she was a part-time research assistant at the Scottish Rural University College.

Dina holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics and an MA (First Class Hons) in Economics and Sociology from the University of Edinburgh.

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Jeremy has more than 30 years’ experience in energy efficiency and distributed energy.

For the past 15 years he was Technical Head in Distributed Energy for E.ON UK PLC, where he was responsible for evaluation, development and commercialisation support of energy conversion technologies, including micro-CHP, heat pumps, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Most recently he was active in E.ON’s Local Energy System Programme which is undertaking development of microgrids in a number of European countries.

Prior to that he worked for EA Technology, also on distributed energy topics, and spent several years with micro-CHP start-ups in Scandinavia.

Jeremy holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh.

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Lindsay is Principal Analyst, and has 12 years’ experience in the energy sector. She currently leads Delta-EE’s Heat Research, overseeing Delta-EE’s Heat Services - the Electrification of Heat, Gas Heating and Heating Business Services. She developed and built up Delta-EE’s heat pump research, which is now a core part of Delta-EE’s research portfolio, and has extensive project management experience on a wide range of consulting projects in the heat area. Based in Denmark, she has a strong focus on knowledge and client management in the Nordic markets.

Lindsay, joined Delta-EE in 2007 following a PhD in Geoscience and a MA (1st class hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

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Silvestros’ role is to provide support to a wide range of research and consulting projects, and he is a part of Delta-EE's Distributed Power Service research team.

Prior to joining Delta-EE, he worked as an electrical engineer in the renewable energy sector in Greece, bringing a background in engineering and PV.

Silvestros holds an MSc (Distinction) in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

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Tom supports a wide range of research and consulting projects on various low carbon technologies and markets. Prior to joining Delta-EE, he worked for Teach First and ChinaDialogue.

Tom holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh, for which he was awarded Best Overall Contribution to the Programme. He studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Manchester University for his undergraduate degree.

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Matthew’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting projects, both in terms of delivery and project management. He has worked across a range of topics but mostly specialises in topics related to domestic heat and electricity, including: heat-pumps, fuels cells, electric heating and biomass heat and energy generation. In addition to consultancy work, Matthew has contributed significantly to Delta-EE's microgrids research. He is based at Delta-EE’s Cambridge office.

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Evita supports a wide range of consulting projects. Prior to joining Delta-EE, Evita was working as an Assistant Engineer for the Heat & Power team at Sweco and has experience in grid consultancy projects, district heating and process modelling.

Evita holds an MSc (Distinction) in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

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Laura has been working in the distributed energy sector for four years, providing advice on a wide range of topics, including district heating, energy storage and flexibility, carbon management and renewable energy technologies for clients including central and local government and large utilities companies. She is an experience modeller, with strong expertise in techno-economic analysis, energy systems modelling and business model development.

She is based in Delta-EE's head office in Edinburgh, providing support to bespoke consultancy projects. Prior to joining Delta-EE she worked at the Carbon Trust, delivering projects across the Cities and Regions and the Innovation departments. She has a first class MSci in Natural Sciences from Durham University.

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Robert is a key deliverer on Delta-EE’s consultancy projects in the future role of energy stakeholders, including transmission and distribution network companies, energy suppliers and oil & gas majors. He has project managed and led the delivery of projects for network companies in the UK and Europe, exploring how the energy transition may impact the underlying infrastructure assets.

Other projects include defining energy service offerings across Europe for a leading energy supplier and exploring strategies for a major European heating manufacturer for tapping into the grid ancillary services market.

Robert holds a MSc in Carbon Finance (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated top of his class and a BSc in International Business from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.

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Ricardo supports the consulting team at Delta-EE's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics. Prior to joining Delta-EE, Ricardo worked for three years as an I.T. engineer in the aerospace industry in Mexico.

He is currently finishing a PhD in Energy Systems (Engineering) at the University of Edinburgh. His thesis identifies critical components and analyses failure modes using generic defined wave energy converters, sub-assembly block diagrams and reliability diagrams to improve the design of wave energy converters.

Ricardo holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Information and Communication Technology from the Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico.

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Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-EE, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

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Will's primary role is to provide support, in terms of delivery and project management, to a range of consultancy projects. He mostly specialises in topics related to electric vehicles, storage and flexibility but has worked across a wide range of topics. 

Will holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge (distinction for dissertation) as well as a BSc (Eng) (distinction) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town where he graduated third in his class.

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Maria supports a wide range of consulting projects. Prior to working at Delta-EE, she worked as an Engineering Consultant for Carrier UTC in France, specialising in electrical design for HVAC units.

Maria holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Democritus University of Thrace, in Greece. She is based at Delta EE’s Cambridge office.

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David joined Delta-EE in 2017 and manages the Energy Insights + service, which helps our clients navigate this complex and dynamic area to become more customer centric. He is focused on helping energy businesses identify how customer understanding and data can drive positive change and value. David is a specialist in consumer insight and data, and its application to business intelligence, proposition development, customer experience and marketing strategy. He draws from experience in multiple sectors, including most recently 5 years at Centrica as a consumer insight lead, adding significant value to customer and business alike. David holds an MBA with distinction from the Bradford University School of Management.

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Arthur developed and managed the Delta-EE Connected Home Research Service. Currently focused on Customer Data Value and digital product-related business development, he has also managed and delivered a variety of research and consultancy projects on different areas such as microgeneration, market analysis, market forecast, strategy development and customer research. Arthur holds an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering and a BSc (Hons) of Mechanical Engineering from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. 

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Ricardo supports the consulting team at Delta-EE's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics. Prior to joining Delta-EE, Ricardo worked for three years as an I.T. engineer in the aerospace industry in Mexico.

He is currently finishing a PhD in Energy Systems (Engineering) at the University of Edinburgh. His thesis identifies critical components and analyses failure modes using generic defined wave energy converters, sub-assembly block diagrams and reliability diagrams to improve the design of wave energy converters.

Ricardo holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Information and Communication Technology from the Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico.

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Zuoxiang joined Delta-EE’s Paris office in 2019. He supports both Energy Insights + and Connected Home services. Before joining Delta-EE, Zuoxiang had 3 years’ experience in laboratory in University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, focusing on advanced energy storage technology. He also worked on market research for microgrids at Total.

Zuoxiang holds an Engineering degree in Energy Networks from CentraleSupélec and a double Master’s degree in Energy Engineering and Physics from University of Paris-Saclay.

Cate joined the Delta-EE team in 2014, and her main research & consultancy focus areas include the Gas Heating Service, Electrification of Heat Service, and UK / European microgeneration market analysis. She currently manages our Electrification of Heat Service. Before joining Delta-EE, Cate worked at the Energy Saving Trust, where she spent 6 years working in domestic energy efficiency and microgeneration, and renewable energy more widely, across the UK and in Scotland. 

Cate brings extensive knowledge of domestic energy use and householder behaviour and is experienced in database management, data analysis, report writing and market analysis. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of St. Andrews.

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Steven is Service Manager of the Gas Heating Service, leading our research in these fields. He has come to be recognised as an industry expert on the global micro-CHP sector and has played a key role in delivering successful conferences and roundtables on this topic. He is experienced in a range of primary research methodologies; delivering focus groups, detailed on-line surveys and tele-depths on the UK residential heating market, and also established our Smart Energy Customer Panel. He joined us from Energy Saving Scotland / Changeworks in 2011, where he worked as an Energy Advisor. Steven holds an MSc (Distinction) in Climate Change: Impacts and Mitigation from Heriot-Watt University and an MA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh. +44 (0)131 625 1003

Roxanne is responsible for Delta-EE’s Heating Business Service, helping clients understand customers and technologies in the UK heating market. She has also provided support on a number of consulting projects. Roxanne is based in our Cambridge Office.

Prior to joining Delta-EE, Roxanne worked as a sustainability consultant in South Africa, where she was involved in projects including life cycle assessments, climate change policy analysis and carbon disclosure reporting. Roxanne holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development (distinction) from the University of Cambridge and a BSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering (distinction) from the University of Cape Town.

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David joined Delta-EE in 2017 and manages the Customer Data Value advisory service, which helps our clients navigate this complex and dynamic area to become more customer centric. He is focused on helping energy businesses identify how customer understanding and data can drive positive change and value.

David is a specialist in consumer insight and data, and its application to business intelligence, proposition development, customer experience and marketing strategy. He draws from experience in multiple sectors, including most recently 5 years at Centrica as a consumer insight lead, adding significant value to customer and business alike.

David holds an MBA with distinction from the Bradford University School of Management.

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Jennifer has nearly 10 years’ experience in the Energy Sector and since joining Delta-EE in 2010 she has been instrumental in developing new research service offerings around heat, including developing our internal customer research and building our capability in technology forecasting, strategic support and scenario development. In 2012 she co-authored a ground-breaking report on pathways for domestic heat to 2050 commissioned by the ENA, and she continues to be involved in high profile consulting assignments for our major clients.

Jennifer holds an MSc (distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

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Lindsay is Principal Analyst, and has 12 years’ experience in the energy sector. She currently leads Delta-EE’s Heat Research, overseeing Delta-EE’s Heat Services - the Electrification of Heat, Gas Heating and Heating Business Services. She developed and built up Delta-EE’s heat pump research, which is now a core part of Delta-EE’s research portfolio, and has extensive project management experience on a wide range of consulting projects in the heat area. Based in Denmark, she has a strong focus on knowledge and client management in the Nordic markets.

Lindsay, joined Delta-EE in 2007 following a PhD in Geoscience and a MA (1st class hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.

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Jeremy has more than 30 years’ experience in energy efficiency and distributed energy.

For the past 15 years he was Technical Head in Distributed Energy for E.ON UK PLC, where he was responsible for evaluation, development and commercialisation support of energy conversion technologies, including micro-CHP, heat pumps, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Most recently he was active in E.ON’s Local Energy System Programme which is undertaking development of microgrids in a number of European countries.

Prior to that he worked for EA Technology, also on distributed energy topics, and spent several years with micro-CHP start-ups in Scandinavia.

Jeremy holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh.

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Matthew’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting projects, both in terms of delivery and project management. He has worked across a range of topics but mostly specialises in topics related to domestic heat and electricity, including: heat-pumps, fuels cells, electric heating and biomass heat and energy generation. 

Matthew holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development (distinction) from the University of Cambridge as well as MSc(Eng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. His undergraduate degree was in Chemical Engineering (distinction) also from the University of Cape Town. Matthew is a registered member of the UK Energy Institute.

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Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-EE, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

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Rob is an analyst at Delta-EE’s Cambridge office. His primary role is to support the Electrification of Heat and Gas Heating Services in a wide range of research projects. He brings a background in hydrogen production and chemical engineering.

Rob holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds. His thesis explored the use of alternative catalyst geometries and chemical looping technology to aid in the reduction of carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of hydrogen production.

He also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering both from the University of Leeds.

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Philippa leads the development of Delta-EE’s Flexibility Research. She also manages and works on a wide range of consultancy projects, for a variety of clients, on demand response, smart buildings and low carbon heating. Previously she worked in the Heat Research Team at Delta-EE – managing the Pathways Service and working on the Heat Insight Service, which quantified market disruptions, forecasted the future of residential heating and analysed customer needs and wants. Philippa holds a PhD in Engineering (specialising in Solar PV), and has a background in science and engineering with a MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technologies, and MSc (Hons) in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Leeds. +44 (0)131 625 3337

Laura has been working in the distributed energy sector for four years, providing advice on a wide range of topics, including district heating, energy storage and flexibility, carbon management and renewable energy technologies for clients including central and local government and large utilities companies. She is an experience modeller, with strong expertise in techno-economic analysis, energy systems modelling and business model development. She is based in Delta-EE's head office in Edinburgh, providing support to bespoke consultancy projects. Prior to joining Delta-EE she worked at the Carbon Trust, delivering projects across the Cities and Regions and the Innovation departments. She has a first class MSci in Natural Sciences from Durham University. +44 (0)131 285 1763

Tom supports a wide range of research and consulting projects on various low carbon technologies and markets. Prior to joining Delta-EE, he worked for Teach First and ChinaDialogue.

Tom holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh, for which he was awarded Best Overall Contribution to the Programme. He studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Manchester University for his undergraduate degree.

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Rita supports the development of Delta-EE’s Flexibility Research. She also provides support for a range of consultancy projects on various low carbon and renewable technologies. Prior to joining Delta-EE she managed for 5 years her restaurant in the Philippines. She also supported the development and the communication strategy of Agroecologie & Solidarite.

Rita holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh. Her undergraduate degree was in Law, Economics and Management from the University of Montpellier, where she graduated top of her class. She also holds a degree in History of Art from Charles de Gaulle University of Lille.

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Will's primary role is to provide support, in terms of delivery and project management, to a range of consultancy projects. He mostly specialises in topics related to electric vehicles, storage and flexibility but has worked across a wide range of topics. 

Will holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge (distinction for dissertation) as well as a BSc (Eng) (distinction) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town where he graduated third in his class.

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Robin joined Delta-EE in 2019 to support the Energy Storage team, delivering research around the impact of storage technologies and business models on European energy markets. He works in close partnership with the Flexibility Service.

Robin will shortly graduate with an Engineering Doctorate in Micro- and Nanomaterials and Technologies from the University of Surrey’s MiNMaT CDT. In his research project he used advanced imaging and modelling techniques to characterise multiphase flow in porous media. He holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, during which he worked with one of the UK’s leading Demand Response aggregators.

Lucinda joined Delta-EE in 2019 to work across the Local Energy Systems, Flexibility and Storage services. She brings expertise in transitioning towards subsidy-free local energy systems having completed her masters dissertation on the topic. Lucinda is supporting research delivery by conducting primary and secondary research with a wide range of industry stakeholders.

Lucinda holds an MSc in Carbon Management (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh and a BA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Exeter. 

Dimitrios supports the research team at Delta-EE’s Cambridge office.  His research explores energy storage and flexibility topics. Prior to joining Delta-EE, Dimitrios held Senior Research Associate and Associate Tutor roles at the University of East Anglia.

Dimitrios has completed his PhD at the University of East Anglia under a scholarship awarded by the EU TILOS Horizon 2020 project, with his research exploring energy demand and emissions implications caused by the intra-regional industrial shifts between China, India and countries of the ASEAN group.

He is a published researcher and a guest reviewer in high-quality journals, a member of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and an Associate Member of the Energy Institute (AMEI). In terms of previous degrees, Dimitrios holds an MSc in Energy with Distinction from Heriot Watt University and a BSc (Hons) in Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering from the Western Macedonia University of Applied Sciences.

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Silvestros’ role is to provide support to a wide range of research and consulting projects, and he is a part of Delta-EE's Distributed Power Service research team. Prior to joining Delta-EE, he worked as an electrical engineer in the renewable energy sector in Greece, bringing a background in engineering and PV. Silvestros holds an MSc (Distinction) in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh as well as an MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. +44 (0)131 285 1756

Dina supports the management of Delta-EE's Research Services and leads a range of high value consultancy assignments focusing on B2B knowledge areas. Her core areas of expertise include distributed power, energy services, technology deployment forecasting, HVAC and smart building systems, as well as strategic and competitor analysis. She is also the Manager of Delta-ee's Distributed Power Service. Prior to working with Delta-EE, she was a part-time research assistant at the Scottish Rural University College. Dina holds an MSc (Distinction) in Ecological Economics and an MA (First Class Hons) in Economics and Sociology from the University of Edinburgh. +44 (0)131 625 3334

John developed Delta-EE’s Distributed Power Service (DPS), providing global market insight in the fields of gas engines and gas turbines used within stationary power. In addition to the DPS, he leads Delta-ee’s wider Distributed Power research, providing clients with bespoke consultancy and market intelligence. He is also leading Delta-EE’s research in the emerging microgrids sector. Prior to joining Delta-EE, John spent 4 years with E.ON New Build & Technology during which he worked on developing new-build biomass plants and commercialising innovative community energy solutions including anaerobic digestion, bio-fuels and advanced combustion technologies. John holds an MChem in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh. +44 (0)131 625 1007

Nerea works full time in research as part of the Distributed Power Service research team. Before joining Delta-EE she worked as a consultancy engineer in building services. Nerea holds a Meng in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy from the University of Edinburgh from where she graduated top of her class.

Neil manages the delivery of Delta-EE’s New Energy Business Model Service. He joined Delta-EE in 2018 from npower, where he undertook a range of roles across the business. These included supporting the delivery of energy solutions to npower’s I&C customers, working in the Group Retail Strategy team at innogy SE in Germany, and assisting with the commercial development of npower’s Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions team.

Neil holds an MSc (distinction) in International Development from the University of Edinburgh and an MA (first class honours) in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews.

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Charmaine lead the consultancy businesses, focusing on business development, and content synergies across the business. Previously a Principal Analyst for Delta-EE’s New Energy Business Model Service, she has over 15 years’ experience in consultancy and energy companies. Her particular experience is with product and service innovation in the renewable energy sector.  Prior to joining Delta-EE in July 2017, she spent 5 years at a small UK supplier, growing product lines and sales channels.

Charmaine holds an Honours degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge and sits on the IET Energy Policy Panel.

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Erica’s primary role is to provide support to a wide range of consulting project.  Prior to joining Delta-EE, she worked as a multidisciplinary engineer at the Energy Systems Catapult with a focus on electrification of heating in homes on a number of projects for the Energy Technologies Institute.

Erica holds a PhD in engineering from University of Leeds.  Her thesis explored the topic of domestic energy services, with a specific focus on thermal comfort and how different approaches to domestic heating can reduce carbon emissions.  She also holds an MSc (Hons) in Low Carbon Technology from University of Leeds and an MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.

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Robert supports the consulting team at Delta-EE's head office in Edinburgh. His consulting projects relate to various distributed energy and low carbon technology topics.

Prior to joining Delta-EE, Robert collaborated with Charles Hendry (former Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change) and Tidal Lagoon Power on his company-sponsored dissertation project. He analysed the carbon dioxide saving potential of the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.

Robert holds a MSc in Carbon Finance (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated top of his class and a BSc in Business, Economics and Social Sciences from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.

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Alexander joined Delta-EE in 2018 to help develop a research service dedicated to the interface between electric vehicles and the energy sector. Alexander is an electric vehicles specialist who has been researching the decarbonisation of transport for over five years. Before joining, Alexander worked at the UK’s Energy Saving Trust delivering a number of projects to support electric vehicle adoption. He has led electric vehicle trials and delivered research on barriers to adoption and charge point network requirements.

Alexander holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc (Hons) in Geography with Environmental Management from the University of Exeter.

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John developed Delta-EE’s Distributed Power Service (DPS), providing global market insight in the fields of gas engines and gas turbines used within stationary power. In addition to the DPS, he leads Delta-EE’s wider Distributed Power research, providing clients with bespoke consultancy and market intelligence. He is also leading Delta-EE’s research in the emerging microgrids sector. Prior to joining Delta-EE, John spent 4 years with E.ON New Build & Technology during which he worked on developing new-build biomass plants and commercialising innovative community energy solutions including anaerobic digestion, bio-fuels and advanced combustion technologies. John holds an MChem in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Edinburgh. +44 (0)131 625 1007

Abhishek joined Delta-EE in 2019, after 10 years with Jaguar Land Rover. Most recently he had been Product & Programme Manager for Energy Services in eMobility, working on solutions, services and products for domestic/private customers as well as public charging.

He was also leading stationary energy storage projects, bidirectional and 2nd life activities from a strategic, technical and economic position as well as being involved in early development and architecture of current and future electric vehicles.

Prior to this, Abhishek worked on technology development and maturation to production in the Research Engineering team on active aerodynamics, chassis systems and body systems.

Abhishek holds a BEng(Hons) in Automotive Engineering Design from Coventry University, and is Honourary ex-Chairman of the Coventry IMechE Automotive Division.

Will's primary role is to provide support, in terms of project management and delivery, to a range of consultancy projects. He specialises in topics related to electric vehicles, storage and flexibility. Will is also part of Delta-EE’s Electric Vehicles research team.

Will holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge (distinction for dissertation) as well as a BSc (Eng) (distinction) in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town where he graduated third in his class.

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Jeremy has more than 30 years’ experience in energy efficiency and distributed energy.

For the past 15 years he was Technical Head in Distributed Energy for E.ON UK PLC, where he was responsible for evaluation, development and commercialisation support of energy conversion technologies, including micro-CHP, heat pumps, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. Most recently he was active in E.ON’s Local Energy System Programme which is undertaking development of microgrids in a number of European countries.

Prior to that he worked for EA Technology, also on distributed energy topics, and spent several years with micro-CHP start-ups in Scandinavia.

Jeremy holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh.

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Rita supports the development and commercialisation of Delta-EE’s research services and consulting offerings. Additionally, she manages projects within the Local Energy Systems Research service and is specialised in flexibility and demand response services. She also provides support for a range of consultancy projects on various low carbon and renewable technologies.

Prior to joining Delta-EE, she was an entrepreneur and consultant in the food industry for five years in Europe and in the South-East Asia region. For six years she also supported  the marketing and strategic development of various public and private cultural and NGO organisations.

Rita holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh. Her undergraduate degree was in Law, Economics and Management from the University of Montpellier, where she graduated top of her class. She also holds a degree in History of Art from Charles de Gaulle University of Lille. 

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Lucinda joined Delta-EE in 2019 to work across the Local Energy Systems, Flexibility and Storage services. She brings expertise in transitioning towards subsidy-free local energy systems having completed her masters dissertation on the topic. Lucinda is supporting research delivery by conducting primary and secondary research with a wide range of industry stakeholders.

Lucinda holds an MSc in Carbon Management (distinction) from the University of Edinburgh and a BA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Exeter. 

Lodovica joined Delta-EE in 2020 to work across the Local Energy Systems and support other services. She brings in her technical knowledge of RES combined with a broad understanding of European energy markets and energy policies. She has previously worked in capacity building in R&D sector for higher educational institutions in the field of climate change under the frame of a European funded project with focus on the South-East Asia region. Lodovica is supporting research delivery by conducting primary and secondary research with a wide range of industry stakeholders.

Lodovica holds an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management from the University of Freiburg (DE) and a BA in Energy Engineering from “La Sapienza”, University of Rome (IT). 

Jan is responsible for the planning, implementation and development of Delta-EE’s marketing activities. She supports our analysts and Directors to ensure we maximise opportunities to grow and develop the business. Jan is also responsible for our external communications. She has over 16 years’ experience in professional services marketing, holds an MA (Hons) in International Business and Languages from Heriot Watt University and is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. +44 (0)131 625 1012

Kathryn’s role as Marketing Executive involves a range of tasks across the business including: website development, event planning, content creation, quality control and running the company's social media accounts. If it's related to marketing, she's probably involved!

Prior to working for Delta-EE, Kathryn worked in higher education and the serviced office industry. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Portsmouth and is currently studying for a CIM Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing.

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Andrew has over 10 years' experience in the energy sector and joined Delta-ee in 2016. He is based at Delta-EE's Cambridge office. Andrew specialises in community and building scale low and zero carbon energy schemes, and has provided advice at both a strategic and policy level to Government, local authorities and national agencies, and on a range of construction projects including the UKs largest Code 5 sustainable housing scheme. Andrew has particular expertise in District Heating and has led a large number of feasibility and design studies, alongside providing strategic advice to the UK Government and the ETI. Other specialisms include building energy modelling and domestic building stock modelling scenario analysis.  

Andrew’s previous role was as Regional Director in AECOM leading a sustainability team, and prior to that with Element Energy. Andrew has a MSci in Applied Physics, and a PhD in microsystems technology from the University of Durham.  

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Sarah has over 15 years’ experience spanning across office & facilities management and is responsible for a wide array of business operations that ensure the smooth running of our offices and IT Infrastructure, optimising company procedures and design for delivering critical business services and applications.

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Margaret is responsible for Delta-EE’s financial management and reporting. Margaret joined Delta-EE as Finance Manager in 2013. She has built up over 25 years’ experience in financial management, within the financial services and manufacturing sectors. She qualified as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 1995.

Jon has 20 years' experience in the distributed energy, heat and energy services sectors, and is a founding director of Delta-EE, Jon has worked extensively with an extensive range of clients across Europe and beyond, supporting and advising them on a wide range of energy transition topics.

Jon has overall responsibility for Delta-EE’s portfolio of research products, covering heat, flexibility and storage, digital energy, distributed power, e-mobility, and local energy systems. He also supports numerous consulting assignments. He is a regular conference presenter on how the energy transition is unfolding, and works closely with Delta-EE’s clients, ranging from incumbent utilities to new entrants, and product manufacturers to investors. Jon hosts ‘Talking New Energy’, the Delta-EE podcast.

Prior to founding Delta-EE, Jon worked for E Source (then owned by Platts) and the UK’s Energy Saving Trust. Jon holds an MSc in Environmental Technology and a BSc in Physics.

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Dave joined Delta-EE in 2013 as an Associate. He has worked in the energy industry over 11 years, with diverse experience in Project & Design Engineering, Consultancy, Academic Research, and R&D within renewables, energy efficiency and Oil & Gas sectors. Until recently he worked with IE-CHP on the technical development of micro-CHP and thermal storage products, and now supports a number of R&D projects within the low carbon industry. Dave is a Chartered Engineer, and holds a PhD in Micro-CHP and Energy Storage, and a BSc (Hons) in Engineering Physics from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

Yasushi (Yaz) worked for 40 years for Osaka Gas, Japan’s second largest gas company. His last position was as General Manager of their Research Institute for Culture, Energy and Life. Yaz has also served as General Manager of their International Business Department and their London Office.

Based in Nara, Japan, Yaz works as a part-time associate with Delta-EE, and has excellent contacts in and relationships with Japanese gas and electric companies, as well as the wider energy industry.

He was a Visiting Professor at Kwansei Gakuin University until 2015, and has translated several energy publications into Japanese, including “Small is Profitable” and "Reinventing Fire" authored by Dr Amory B. Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Vince has been an investor in small businesses for 25 years and has run private equity activities for an investment company since 1992. Investments have included a number of market leading businesses such as Acis, a provider of intelligent transport systems, Antenna Audio, the world leader in audio and audio-visual interpretation.

He co-founded Iceni Capital in 2005 raising funds from several investors. Recent investments at Iceni include Mentor, a provider of engineers to the oil industry which was sold to Vinci Energies in December 2013, Zero C, a sustainable house builder,  and Ito World, an internet mapping business.

He holds a business degree, qualified as a chartered accountant and worked at Price Waterhouse in business advisory and corporate finance.

Ian Marchant was Chief Executive of SSE plc, a leading UK energy utility company, for over 10 years until stepping down in the summer of 2013. Ian is also a former Chairman of Scotland's 2020 Climate Delivery Group, the immediate past President of Energy Institute, former NED of Cyberhawk and former Chairman of the renewable energy firm, Infinis.

Ian is currently Chairman of Thames Water Plc and the Aberdeen based quoted energy services firm, John Wood Group, as well as non-executive Chairman of the Edinburgh based tidal energy company, Nova Innovation Ltd. He is also a non-executive Director of Aggreko plc, and through his company, Dunelm Energy, is advisor to Scottish Equity partners and a number of energy related companies such as Linknode.

He is Chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre of Energy Policy at Strathclyde University, a visiting Professor with the business schools at Edinburgh and Durham universities, as well as being a member of the Prince's Council of the Duchy of Cornwall and the President of the RZSS. Ian has his own consultancy firm - Dunelm Energy - offering advice, investment and connections in the energy industry and beyond.