Innova
Joe Colebrook is an experienced electrical engineer with a strong focus on grid connections in the renewable energy sector. Currently serving as Head of Grid Connections at Innova since August 2021, Joe manages a team dedicated to ensuring secure connections to the GB electricity network for renewable energy and energy storage projects. Previous roles include Grid Connections Manager at Innova and Senior Grid Connection Engineer, where Joe oversaw the grid connection application process and detailed design of renewable energy sites. Additionally, Joe actively contributes to industry policy as Chair of the Regen Grid Connections Working Group and as a CUSC Panel Member. Joe's career also includes positions at UK Power Networks and Frazer-Nash Consultancy, enhancing expertise in innovation and engineering. Joe holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Durham University.
Innova
Innova is a forward-thinking renewable energy business, employing over 120 people across two offices in London and Cheltenham. Innova’s long-term mission is to create utility-scale renewable energy projects using multi-technologies that take large energy intensive users off-grid, positively improving the environment, and benefiting local businesses and communities. Innova will achieve this mission by continuing to develop, build, and operate a range of innovative, environmentally sustainable, long-term renewable energy solutions. To date, Innova has over 60 DNO and Grid connected sites under development in the UK, with a combined solar and storage capacity in excess of 24GW. Innova offer an integrated approach to renewable energy developments and operations, with a capability across the life cycle of any project. This includes planning, grid connections, project rights development, financing, construction and asset management, power purchase agreements, and long-term operations.