Service 02
Research & Development
New energy technologies only matter when they work at scale and make economic sense. We help organisations assess, test and commercialise innovation with a clear view of the technical and commercial risks.
Overview
How we help.
Our research and development advisory sits between the laboratory and the market. We bring technical rigour to evaluating technologies such as hydrogen, storage, carbon capture, grid flexibility, efficiency and emerging fuels, and we pair it with commercial judgement about where each could earn a return.
Whether you are building an innovation portfolio, preparing a pilot or looking for partners, we give you an independent view of what is ready, what is not, and what it would take to close the gap.
What we do
Where we work with clients.
Technology scouting and assessment
Identifying and benchmarking technologies against your needs, with an honest view of maturity, cost and risk.
Techno-economic analysis
Modelling performance, capital and operating cost, and sensitivity to key assumptions to show where a technology can compete.
Pilot and demonstration design
Scoping pilots that answer the right questions: objectives, site, partners, budget, success criteria and exit decisions.
Innovation strategy and portfolio management
Structuring and prioritising R&D investment so effort goes to the options with the best chance of reaching market.
Funding and partnerships
Identifying grants, consortia, research institutions and industrial partners, and supporting the applications and agreements.
Commercialisation pathways
Defining routes to market, IP considerations, scale-up requirements and the milestones that unlock further investment.
How we work with you
Our approach.
A clear, staged process with regular check-ins, so you always know where the work stands and what comes next.
- 1
Frame the question
We agree exactly what needs to be proven, for whom, and what decision the research should inform.
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Gather the evidence
We combine literature, expert input, vendor and operator data, and our own modelling to build a fair picture.
- 3
Test and quantify
We stress-test performance and economics, and design the pilot or study needed to close the remaining uncertainty.
- 4
Decide and move
We present clear go, adjust or stop recommendations and support the next step, whether that is a pilot, a partnership or a pause.
What you receive
Outputs you can use.
- Independent technology assessment reports with clear recommendations
- Transparent techno-economic models you can reuse and update
- Pilot and demonstration plans with budgets and success criteria
- An innovation portfolio view showing priorities and gaps
- Funding and partnership shortlists, with application support where needed
Who we work with
Typical clients.
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