Transmission

Overview

Transmission infrastructure development is critically lagging behind the pace required for a successful energy transition. As the world accelerates its shift toward renewable energy, the existing grid systems, many of which are outdated and insufficient, pose significant challenges. Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 necessitates nearly tripling annual global grid investments by 2030. These grid investments are critical to expanding and modernizing transmission networks to accommodate the surge in renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which often generate power in remote locations far from consumption centers. However, the grid expansion and modernization in most countries face hurdles such as long permitting processes, supply chain constraints, and a shortage of skilled labor, all of which contribute to delays in project implementation.

Capabilities

Whether reviewing large-scale transmission projects as part of an M&A process, route selection and design, or cost estimation and financial modelling, CoralPoint is here to help you make confident investment decisions.

Our Services

From the c-suite to the frontline, we provide end-to-end strategic, technical, and environmental services for our clients

Case Studies

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Offshore Wind Interconnection & Cable Route Assessment

CoralPoint team members led detailed feasibility work during the consenting of a multi-GW offshore wind project in the UK including point of interconnection, AC vs. DC , route assessment including navigating hard ground, cable and pipeline crossings, and potential sand scour.

Chris Clement-Jones

Regional Lead – EMEA

Chris Clement-Jones has over a decade of experience in M&A, finance, and development of major energy infrastructure projects worldwide. With a strong foundation in technical due diligence and project development, Chris has held leadership roles across the value chain—working with lenders, investors, and developers to advance both offshore and onshore wind capacity. His expertise spans offshore wind economics, planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Before joining CoralPoint, Chris served as Development Lead at Havfram, where he managed bid tenders and joint venture origination efforts across Europe. Prior to this he led the Offshore Wind team at UL, specialising in Owners Engineering and Technical Due Diligence. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.

Doug Pfeister

Co-Regional Lead, Americas

Doug Pfeister has spent his 30-year career in the US pioneering offshore wind, accelerating the growth of renewable energy more broadly, and advancing environmental causes. Most recently, Doug finished three-and-a-half years as a Partner at the global consultancy ERM leading its renewables advisory practice in the US. Ten years ago, he co-founded The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) with other directors in the UK, putting the business in the vanguard of companies exporting offshore wind expertise to the US and building the American industry from the ground up. He got his start in offshore wind 20 years ago with Bluewater Wind, a developer that secured the nation’s first federal offshore wind lease, off the coast of Delaware, alongside a 200 MW offtake agreement with the state’s electric utility, Delmarva Power & Light, and in 2010 started the country’s first offshore wind trade association, the Offshore Wind Development Coalition. Doug is a graduate of Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics, International Relations (with Honors), 1993) and Yale University (Master of Environmental Management, 2000).

Gareth Lewis

Chief Commercial Officer

Gareth Lewis is a Senior Advisor with CoralPoint based from the UK. Gareth is a technically skilled and highly successful renewable energy practitioner, with deep experience of large-scale offshore wind project development, M&A, and execution. Gareth has been involved from the very beginning of offshore wind globally and has spent over 20 years at the forefront of the industry. He led the development of the 4.2 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm for the Forewind Consortium (SSE, RWE, Equinor, Statkraft) as well as serving as project director on numerous other projects. In 2015 he joined The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) where he was Managing Director for Asia Pacific and advised power and finance sector clients across many different jurisdictions. Following the acquisition of RCG by ERM, Gareth was a Partner in Renewables, and Global Lead for Development Services. Gareth holds degrees in Marine Biology and Underwater Engineering & Technology.