Zero Grid Consulting

What Zero Grid Consulting does

Zero Grid Consulting is a private UK grid consultancy headquartered in Glasgow that delivers specialised power systems engineering services to renewable energy and grid infrastructure clients. The company is structured as a professional services firm (Zero Grid Consulting LTD), offering a portfolio of nine interconnected services spanning Power Systems Studies, Power Systems Automation, Curtailment Studies, Grid Connection Feasibility, Grid Connection Applications (G99/DRC, ESO/TO BEGA, BELLA, BCA), Offshore Windfarm Studies, Power Quality Data Analysis, Earthing Studies, and Engineering Design for Solar PV, BESS, and onshore wind projects.

The firm's core technical capability centres on Python and Matlab-based power systems automation, which it has positioned as its primary expertise. This automation underpins bespoke studies including load flow, voltage regulation, short-circuit analysis, dynamic RMS and EMT model development, G99/G100 and Grid Code compliance, harmonic studies, fault ride through, and frequency response. Engineering design work uses a standard toolchain (PVcase, PVsyst, WindPRO, AutoCAD, Meteonorm, Solargis, PVGIS) alongside the firm's bespoke automation, and curtailment assessments leverage time-series power flow simulations against historical network data to capture realistic operational behaviour beyond conservative network-operator assumptions.

Commercially, Zero Grid operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model. Engagements are scoped per project across a horizontally-segmented client base that includes renewable generation developers, power systems consultancies, grid innovators, electricity network operators (DNOs and TOs), equipment manufacturers, landowners, and investors. Distribution is direct-to-client through the company website, contact form, telephone (+44 759 642 5658), and email ([email protected]), with the firm serving clients across the UK and broader European renewable energy market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Zero Grid Consulting

Legal name

Zero Grid Consulting LTD

Website

https://zerogridconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zero Grid Consulting is a Glasgow-based grid consultancy providing power systems studies, Python/Matlab-based automation, curtailment analysis, grid connection applications, and engineering design for solar PV, BESS, and wind projects across the UK and Europe, serving renewable developers, network operators, and equipment manufacturers.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grid Consultancy Services: Professional consulting services providing power systems studies, grid feasibility assessments, grid connection applications, offshore windfarm studies, power quality analysis, earthing studies, and engineering design. Services are project-based and engagement-based, typically scoped for specific client projects in the renewable energy sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Zero Grid Consulting is a grid consultancy that provides power systems studies, power quality data analysis, earthing studies, curtailment modelling, grid connection feasibility and applications, offshore windfarm studies, engineering design, and bespoke Python/Matlab-based power systems automation. Services are delivered as project-based professional engagements to renewable generation developers, network operators, equipment manufacturers, consultancies, landowners, and investors in the UK and Europe. Its stated primary expertise is Power Systems Automation, applying innovation and coding to streamline engineering workflows and accelerate renewable integration.

Product overview

Zero Grid Consulting is a grid consultancy firm offering a portfolio of interconnected power systems services centred on accelerating renewable energy integration and the transition to a carbon-neutral grid. The core offering is Power Systems Automation (the firm's stated primary expertise), which applies Python/Matlab-based innovation and process optimisation to streamline engineering workflows. This automation capability underpins and complements the broader service suite, which includes Power Systems Studies (load flow, short-circuit, dynamic modelling, Grid Code compliance), Curtailment Studies (time-series grid flexibility modelling), Grid Connection Feasibility and Applications (DNO G99/DRC, ESO/TO BEGA, BELLA, BCA), Offshore Windfarm Studies, Power Quality Data Analysis, Earthing Studies, and Engineering Design for Solar PV, BESS, and Wind projects. All services are consultancy-led rather than software product-based, with tools such as PVcase, PVsyst, WindPRO, AutoCAD, Meteonorm, Solargis, PVGIS, and Windographer used as engineering workbench tools to deliver client deliverables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Systems Studies Conducting power system studies to ensure secure, efficient, and dependable operation of electrical networks, including load flow, voltage regulation, reactive power capability, short-circuit and fault level, dynamic RMS and EMT model development, G99 and Grid Code compliance, harmonic studies (G5/5), fault ride through, voltage control, and frequency response. Targeted at power systems consultancies, grid innovation businesses, utilities, and generation developers.
• Power Systems Automation Applying innovation, AI, process optimisation, and coding (Python/Matlab) to streamline engineering processes from grid studies to regulatory and strategic decision-making. Stated as the firm's primary expertise for accelerating renewable integration.
• Curtailment Studies Grid flexibility modelling, curtailment assessment, and support for grid innovation projects using time-series power flow simulations and historical network data to quantify risks and maximise project value for renewable energy assets. Includes time-series modelling, constraint analysis, scenario testing, financial impact assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Grid Connection Feasibility Grid feasibility studies, strategic advice, grid connection due diligence, behind-the-meter connection feasibility, and flexible connection feasibility to enhance visibility, identify risks, and anticipate delays in early-stage generation projects. Includes DNO connection surgeries and full reporting on technical and commercial implications.
• Grid Connection Applications Complete preparation and submission of G99/DRC and ESO/TO BEGA, BELLA, and BCA connection applications, including forms, technical data sheets, single line diagrams, interface protection, project plans, and liaison with DNOs, TOs, and National Grid ESO.
• Offshore Windfarm Studies Feasibility, conceptual design, and detailed electrical studies for offshore projects, including conceptual electrical design (array, export, substations), reactive power and compensation, subsea cable modelling, fault level and short-circuit ratio studies, and offshore platform layout optimisation, with Grid Code and offshore network compliance.
• Power Quality Data Analysis High-resolution power quality data analysis against IEEE/IEC standards, including remote configuration and analysis of power quality meters, demand and load profile analysis, power factor assessment, harmonic analysis, flicker and voltage unbalance evaluation, detailed graphical reporting, and strategic recommendations for system upgrades.
• Earthing Studies Specialised and general earthing design services across all project phases, including feasibility studies, detailed earthing design, electromagnetic interference studies, design verification, fault current distribution calculations, rise of earth potential assessments, and earthing measurement interpretations.
• Engineering Design End-to-end design solutions for utility-scale and commercial solar PV sites, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and onshore wind farms, covering feasibility through detailed electrical/civil engineering to SCADA/controls integration, using PVcase, PVsyst, WindPRO, AutoCAD, and IEC/BS EN compliance frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies move beyond overly conservative network operator assumptions to capture realistic operational behaviour

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFRY: Global engineering consultancy with renewable energy and power systems practices serving utilities and developers across Europe. Broad incumbent competing with Zero Grid in grid studies and renewable engineering design.
• Baringa Partners: UK-based energy and resources consultancy with a power systems practice serving utilities, developers, and investors. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in energy markets and renewable project advisory.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering consultancy with established renewable energy practice offering grid connection, power systems studies, and engineering design. Major incumbent competing across Zero Grid's full service portfolio.
• DNV: Global energy advisory and certification company with renewable energy consulting practice including grid integration and power systems advisory. Broad incumbent competing in technical due diligence and energy advisory.
• LCP Delta: Energy consultancy providing strategic and technical advice to energy companies, with renewable energy and power systems practices. Comparable to Zero Grid in serving energy sector clients with technical and strategic advisory.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with renewable energy and power systems capabilities, competing with Zero Grid in grid studies, connection applications, and engineering design for renewable projects.

Direct peers

• Everoze: Independent renewable energy consultancy based in UK/Europe providing technical advisory, due diligence, and engineering services for renewable projects. Similar niche specialist positioning serving developers, investors, and DNOs.
• TNEI Services: UK-based power systems consultancy providing power system studies, grid analysis, and renewable energy consulting. Directly comparable to Zero Grid's core service offering in load flow, fault level, Grid Code compliance, and connection studies for renewable projects.
• PSC Consulting: Global power systems consulting firm specialising in grid connection, power system studies, and renewable energy integration. Closely comparable to Zero Grid across power systems studies, grid code compliance, and renewable project support.

Emerging players

• Smarter Grid Solutions: Smart grid solutions provider offering DER management software and grid integration services. Tangentially comparable to Zero Grid's smart grid innovation work and grid flexibility modelling capabilities.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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