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Catherine Cleary – Specialist Connections Engineer
“One of the UK’s leading grid experts and brightest engineering minds”
Catherine is one of the UK’s leading grid connection specialists, with a deep understanding of the technical, commercial and regulatory considerations involved in connecting energy projects at both distribution and transmission level. She has analysed grid connection options for more than 500 schemes and supports clients through her thorough knowledge of grid codes, constraints, independent connection provision, project delivery, and changing connection processes. Catherine joined Roadnight Taylor in 2019, is a member of the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Connections Process Advisory Group (CPAG) and contributes to the industry’s Connections Reform programme.
Track record
Before joining Roadnight Taylor, Catherine headed up the grid connections team at TNEI Services, where she was a Principal Consultant. She delivered a wide range of connection projects throughout Northern Europe and provided expert technical advice to Ofgem across several years. Catherine holds a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Oxford and completed a research project on energy storage at Princeton University.
Off the clock
Outside work, Catherine enjoys sailing and cycling, so you’ll usually find her on the water or on two wheels!
Related team members
The Connectologists® combine over 80 years of deep network experience, specializing in the interplay between technical, regulatory, and commercial complexities that determine connection outcomes. Their expertise supplements existing capabilities, navigating challenges alongside clients’ investment teams. This depth, combined with the emotional intelligence to build productive relationships across all stakeholders, can prove decisive when project viability depends on timely connections at manageable cost and risk.
