David has expertise in metocean analysis, site design and layout for offshore renewable projects and will lead on all early engineering projects for North Channel Wind. David is a chartered mechanical engineer with over 10 years’ experience in the energy industry as both a renewables project developer and energy services consultant. He has joined North Channel Wind from Exemplar Energy where he was Engineering Manager with responsibility for management of engineering consultancy division, specialising in behind the meter renewables and energy efficiency projects for large industrial clients.
He was responsible for strategy and directing activities towards profitability. David previously worked as a Senior Project Engineer for Cork based renewable developer DP Energy. While at DP Energy, David provided engineering support across renewable energy portfolio, covering on-shore wind, solar PV and marine. He led on the technical evaluation of development projects at all stages, incorporating technical performance, support mechanisms and funding structures into detailed cash flow models.
