KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--()--EnerNex, a leader in electric power research, engineering, and consulting, announced today they have forged a strategic alliance with Paul De Martini of Newport Consulting Group, focusing on the development and management of advanced technology for grid modernization and customer engagement.
EnerNex, known for their strong tactical experience in the North American market, will join with Newport’s strong strategic and business operational experience globally.
Paul De Martini, Managing Director of Newport, has an extensive background in successfully managing technology development, deployment and operations in a range of utility and energy services businesses. He is an industry leader shaping the vision and direction of grid modernization through his work with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP), Caltech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), European Commission’s 2035 Strategic Research Advisory, and other organizations worldwide.
As part of the partnership, the two companies plan to utilize and leverage their strengths to provide a range of services that include, but are not limited to:
- Business Planning: Help utilities identify and prioritize the operational areas best suited for investment and upgrade.
- Technology Management: Help utilities successfully adapt and adopt technologies best suited for the requirements.
- Project Management: Support utility project planning, ramp-up and deployment.
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paul for several years, one of Smart Grid’s most well-known pioneers. I’m excited to join forces with Paul to address the many challenges facing the utility industry as we implement modern grid technologies and update the business processes necessary to support them,” said Erich Gunther, EnerNex co-founder, chief technology officer.
Both firms have highly experienced, internationally recognized experts in their respective fields ranging from designing, engineering, implementing, to analyzing field deployments of equipment and systems. In addition, alliance personnel have leadership positions in most relevant technology, research, and electric power related international standards organizations and industry consortia.
Erich Gunther, recently appointed an IEEE Fellow, helps clients define their strategic direction in basic R&D, technology, and product development. He has been extremely active in grid modernization and automation through the IEEE and other organizations.
About EnerNex
EnerNex, established in 2003, provides research, engineering and consulting services, for the electric power industry. EnerNex focuses on providing services around the development and application of new and emerging electric power technologies to engineer a cleaner, smarter energy system of the future. The firm serves as the SGIP Administrator under a NIST-awarded contract; for more information on the project, click here.
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About Newport Consulting Group
Newport Consulting provides over twenty years experience in developing and executing successful strategies and new business models across the industry value chain. Newport Consulting helps clients chart effective strategies and guides successful execution.
For more information about the firm, please visit: http://www.newportcg.com
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