Energy Transition Specialist

Muhammad
Musa

EV Infrastructure & Grid Flexibility Expert 9+ Years · £68M+ Delivered

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Driving the UK's
Energy Transition

I'm a senior energy professional with over nine years of experience across strategy, innovation, and delivery — helping organisations navigate the most consequential infrastructure shift of our generation. My work sits at the intersection of engineering rigour and commercial strategy, turning policy ambitions into infrastructure that works.

With an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh — where my dissertation modelled hybrid electrification for off-grid communities — and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Khartoum, I bring deep technical grounding to every engagement. From electrifying large commercial fleets and evaluating battery storage investments to designing KPI frameworks and leading Innovate UK–funded programmes, I've built my career around data-driven decision-making and stakeholder alignment across the full energy transition spectrum.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) PRINCE2 Practitioner MSc Sustainable Energy Systems Bilingual: English & Arabic

Areas of Expertise

End-to-end capability across the full energy transition spectrum

EV Fleet Electrification

End-to-end strategy and delivery for commercial EV fleets — from feasibility through to full operational deployment.

Grid Flexibility & Battery Storage

Designing hybrid charging and storage solutions that enhance grid resilience and deliver measurable cost reduction.

Energy Transition Strategy

Aligning organisational goals with UK net-zero policy, RIIO frameworks, and ZEV mandates for lasting commercial advantage.

Innovation & Technology Scouting

Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies for grid and mobility applications — turning R&D potential into commercial reality.

Stakeholder & Programme Management

Leading complex, multi-partner programmes to time, budget, and regulatory compliance with blue-chip clients and government bodies.

Technical Standards & Compliance

Developing technical guidance documents, specifications, and G99-compliant infrastructure that sets industry benchmarks.

Projects & Experience

9+ years. £68M+ delivered. The energy transition, made real.

Feb 2023 – Present UK Power Networks

EV Transition & Sustainability Manager

  • Developed and delivered renewable energy strategies aligned to national regulatory targets and market trends
  • Acted as technical SME for grid-connected solar PV and energy storage deployments; led bid evaluations and infrastructure investment assessments
  • Conducted market research applying Porter's Five Forces and SWOT frameworks to assess industry disruptors and strategic risks
  • Evaluated emerging technologies — carbon capture, battery storage, smart grids — for feasibility and investment potential
  • Provided executive-level reporting on industry trends, ESG factors, and economic impact assessments
Dec 2021 – Feb 2023 UK Power Networks

Innovation Manager

  • Developed corporate strategies to drive business transformation in response to energy market shifts, policy changes, and technological advancements
  • Designed KPIs and performance tracking dashboards ensuring seamless strategy execution and cross-departmental reporting
  • Conducted strategic analysis of energy transition policies, assessing their impact on investment and regulatory compliance
  • Led stakeholder engagement with government agencies and industry bodies to foster alignment and risk mitigation
Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 UK Power Networks Services

Project Planner

  • Managed large-scale electrification & infrastructure projects, supporting the transition of industrial energy systems to more sustainable models
  • Conducted feasibility studies for energy sector investments, identifying strategic growth areas and market opportunities
  • Assessed the economic impact of energy transitions, providing insights on policy shifts, taxation structures, and energy pricing mechanisms
Sep 2017 – Sep 2019 UK Power Networks Services

Technology & Innovation Specialist

  • Conducted strategic analysis on technological disruptions across oil, gas, renewables, and energy storage markets
  • Developed predictive models to assess future energy demand scenarios, enhancing strategic investment planning
  • Provided business transformation insights covering digitisation, operational enhancements, and smart infrastructure
Jan 2015 – Aug 2016 DAL Group

Product Manager

  • Led market research and product development for digital solutions in the agriculture and transport sectors
  • Increased customer engagement through a mobile application — an early example of applying digital transformation to traditional industries

Credentials

MSc Sustainable Energy Systems

University of Edinburgh

Energy Systems · Transport Planning · Solar Energy · Power Conversion · Dissertation: Hybrid Electrical System for Off-Grid Community Electrification

BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Khartoum

Strong engineering foundations underpinning a career at the frontier of energy systems

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Certified Practitioner

Industry-recognised project management methodology — certified and actively applied across complex multi-party programmes

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Professionally Registered

Chartered Engineer status — the benchmark of professional engineering excellence in the UK

Insights

Perspectives on the UK energy transition, EV infrastructure, and grid flexibility

Let's Talk
Energy Transition

Available for senior roles, advisory mandates, and speaking engagements across the UK energy sector.

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