Michael Leitch
Rutherglen,South Ayrshire
Summary
Knowledgeable renewable energy specialist with expertise in wind energy modelling, BESS technology, and technical due diligence. Skilled in financial modelling and analysis with advanced Excel capabilities. Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities enhance collaboration in driving sustainable energy initiatives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Commercial & Technologies Manager
Muirhall Energy
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
2022.04 - Current
- Create financial models for existing and prospective Wind, Solar & BESS projects.
- Report renewable market updates to directors for Wind, Solar & BESS, including Quarterly BESS market reports, policy updates, and Route-to-Market opportunities.
- Lead and support technical due diligence of sale and M&A opportunities, advising directors, lenders & investors.
- Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies in the market, reporting updates and company opportunities to Management and Directors.
- Lead Aviation consultation for the company, engaging with stakeholders such as NATS & CAA on Wind Farm aviation issues, organising and implementing mitigation, and evaluating new site opportunities using self-created models to determine project risk and financial impact.
- Manage early site design optimisation for solar sites through energy yield assessments.
- Perform Wind & Solar energy yield assessments for sites at all stages of development.
- Engage and manage strong relationships with industry stakeholders, including technology suppliers and consultants.
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Copper & Carbon Ltd
Edinburgh
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Manage electrical design for a new concept, Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine model including using basic electrical design concepts to operate a prototype model.
- Utilised CAD software for prototype designs.
Education
Masters of Engineering - Aeromechnical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow 2014.08 - 2019.11
Skills
- Wind energy software
- BESS market analysis
- Financial analysis
- Technical due diligence
- Aviation consultation
- Technical proficiency
- Advanced excel proficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
Certification
- Forvis Mazars - Best Practice Project Finance Modelling
Languages
Portuguese
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Commercial & Technologies Manager
Muirhall Energy
2022.04 - Current
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Copper & Carbon Ltd
2021.10 - 2022.04
Masters of Engineering - Aeromechnical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
2014.08 - 2019.11