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James Hoare BSc MBA CEng FIET FEI

Chartered Engineer (Energy/Power Engineering)

Leighton Buzzard
Forensic Power Systems Engineering – Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Grid Connection

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Professional Summary

James Hoare BSc MBA CEng FIET FEI is a Power Systems Engineering expert specializing in renewable energy systems and solar PV projects. With a career spanning energy engineering, renewable power, and system performance optimization, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work involving complex energy systems. His work centers on investigating system performance optimization, assessing grid connection impacts, and evaluating whether energy systems meet industry standards.

Mr. Hoare has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving solar PV projects, renewable energy systems, and energy auditing. His BSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering, along with certifications such as ESOS Lead Auditor and Advanced Energy Manager, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving energy systems and grid connections.

Work Experience

LHW Partnership LLP — Partner | 2013–Present Ardenham Energy — Co-founder & Technical Director | 2007–2013 Carmanah Technologies — Consultant | 2004–2006 solarcentury — Head of 'Off Grid' Energy Storage Systems | 2000–2003 WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff — Consultant Engineer (Power Systems) | 1996–2000 ESB International — Development Engineer (Power Systems) | 1993–1996 GEC Power Systems — Engineer & Business Development (Power Systems) | 1985–1993 CEGB — Student Engineer | 1982–1985

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James Hoare is a specialist in power systems engineering with a focus on renewable energy and energy storage solutions.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on renewable energy projects
  • 2advising on energy storage solutions
  • 3technical advisory for power systems integration

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Education

  • MBA in Business Studies

    The Open University · 2001

  • BSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering

    City University London · 1985

Licenses

  • Chartered EngineerEngineering Council
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