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Phillip is an independent electrical power engineer with more than 15 years of specialist experience in renewable energy systems, distributed generation, and complex electrical infrastructure. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Wollongong, supported by postgraduate and advanced qualifications in electrical and renewable energy engineering.
 

His career spans the full lifecycle of energy projects, from early concept and feasibility through to commissioning and long-term operation. This breadth of experience enables Phillip to assess projects not only on theoretical performance, but on how systems are likely to behave under real operating conditions over time. He has advised on and reviewed a wide range of remote-area power systems, embedded microgrids, hybrid systems, BESS-based grid augmentation, and grid-connected energy systems across Australia and internationally, including projects in regional and remote environments where reliability and resilience are critical.
 

Phillip’s background includes extensive exposure to construction, compliance, and operational realities, providing a practical grounding that informs his independent assessments. This experience allows him to identify technical, compliance, and integration risks that are often overlooked in desktop-only design reviews, and to assess whether engineering assumptions remain defensible once systems are in service.
 

In addition to his consulting practice, Phillip lectures in renewable energy engineering, combining academic rigour with practical insight to support the development of future engineers and energy professionals.
 

Phillip now works primarily as an independent technical advisor, Owner’s Engineer, and expert witness, providing technical due diligence, system integration advice, and risk assurance for complex energy projects. His current focus includes grid resilience, distributed energy systems, and the integration of renewable generation and storage to deliver reliable, compliant, and economically sound electricity solutions