Energy Decarbonisation: Removing Network Barriers for HV and Rural Customers

Head of Future Networks

Yogendra is the Head of Future Networks  at EA Technology Australia and is responsible for helping networks and businesses on their transition towards net zero through the design and delivery of innovation and transformation programs.

With over 20 years of experience in the planning and delivery of both network and non-network solutions, Yogendra has worked extensively with leading electricity Transmission and Distribution networks across Australia. His expertise has been applied to build a resilient and more sustainable clean energy future through network asset management, the integration of distributed energy resources and strategic energy industry transformation projects.

Throughout his career, Yogendra has led high-impact projects that have shaped the evolution of the energy sector. Developing programs that enhance network efficiency and reliability, his work is instrumental in addressing challenges towards energy decarbonisation, grid modernisation, and increasing the adoption of renewable energy technologies. 

Yogendra is a Chartered Engineer, a fellow member of IEAust, and a senior member of IEEE. He holds both a Doctorate and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (India).

Head of Consulting

David is a Chartered Engineer and has been working with the electricity networks, energy users and renewable developers globally to provide power systems consultancy for more than 10 years.  He brings a strong technical background in power networks along with an entrepreneurial approach to the development of consultancy teams and business.

He is driven to accelerate the decarbonisation agenda and leads a team identifying opportunities and methods to overcome technical and commercial constraints in their Net Zero Transition.

Senior Consultant, Net Zero Transition

Louise is a Senior Consultant in the Net Zero Transition team, working as a project manager and technical lead on projects that will provide solutions to new energy challenges. Louise has a passionate interest in all aspects of the decarbonisation challenges facing the industry.

Louise graduated with a Master’s in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, the first step on a diverse career path in the energy industry, including both electricity and gas. Working across projects involving multiple avenues to Net Zero, Louise has a passionate interest in all aspects of the decarbonisation challenges facing industry.

Consultant, Net Zero Transition

Tom holds the role of Consultant, working in the Net Zero Transition Team at EA Technology.

Tom recently completed the Cheshire Energy Hub graduate scheme where he gained experience working in a range of roles and companies within the energy sector, ranging from developing software to speed up Electric Vehicle Charge Point connection requests for EA Technology’s Innovation Delivery Team, to working in protection at Scottish Power Energy Networks.

Tom is currently involved in projects looking at enabling DNOs to facilitate the Net Zero Transition at the best possible value to customer by analysing flexible solutions to avoid costly network reinforcement, and where traditional solutions are required conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis to demonstrate the best valued propositions.