Aaron Clarkson
Managing Director
B.E. (Mechanical), M.E. (Civil & Environmental)
022 3612409
Previously, he helped Vector take its first steps towards a new energy future, leading its technology trials with distributed generation, storage and the “Energy-as-a-Service” business model.
Aaron’s driven to see New Zealand develop the world’s smartest and resilient grid to help eliminate energy poverty. Since executing large scale marine, utility and energy infrastructure projects overseas, Aaron is now the go-to consultant to the New Zealand infrastructure sector.
He is valued by his clients for pre-project advisory, including due diligence and comprehensive market and financial advisory, with experience in developing comprehensive feasibility studies for small and large-scale capital projects. Combining his acute analytical expertise and collaboration skills to build relationships, he delivers forward-thinking solutions, guaranteeing efficient project delivery every time.
Aaron's project experience:
Infrastructure
Kawakawa Bay Battery Energy Storage System and micro-grid project, Vector
Takanini Outdoor-Indoor Conversion project, Vector
Browns Bay 33kV Outdoor-Indoor Conversion project, Vector
NZTA Motorway Infrastructure Enabling Works – Vector Service Relocations, Vector, Auckland
Transpower Outdoor-Indoor Conversions, Transpower, Auckland
LNG Canada Front-end Engineering Design, Shell, Vancouver, Canada,
Kitimat LNG Early Works, Chevron, Vancouver, Canada,
Vector New Technology Trials and Strategic Initiatives, Vector, Auckland
Telecom Collocation
Battery-as-a-service
Smartpole
Mt Roskill Substation Outdoor-Indoor Conversion (Engineer to Contract), Transpower
Albany Substation Outdoor-Indoor Conversion (Engineer to Contract), Transpower
Hydro-Electric
Alterra – Montrose Rockslide Penstock Repair ($35m)
Alterra – Montrose Coanda Screen and intake maintenance
Wind Farm Development
Castle Hill Wind Farm (800MW) – Pre-feasibility to Consenting Phase
Hau Nui Wind Farm (150MW) – Feasibility Phase
Slopedown Wind Farm (150MW) – Feasibility Phase
Small Scale Renewables
Solar hot water trial
Micro-wind turbine trial on Sky Tower and various commercial buildings