What we do

At Blackstart, our work goes beyond powering systems. 

We believe it is our responsibility to contribute our expertise to the lasting transformation of the energy sector itself. Our team acts decisively, providing strategic insight and technical expertise to help energy ventures accelerate their impact now. We do this by balancing innovation with rigour, ensuring that progress isn’t delayed, but responsibly powered.

Our services

We help navigate the increasingly complex set of technical and commercial criteria required to enable organisations to succeed with the energy transition.

Commercial and regulatory

Through project and deal development, transactions and due diligence, we can navigate the commercial and regulatory challenges and establish a pathway for effective outcomes.

    • Deal development and support – energy transition projects; decarbonisation and net zero projects 

    • Summarising deal and project documentation requirements 

    • Strategy for energy supply including renewables and firming 

    • Network options and optimisation (technical andcommercial input) 

    • Energy transactions and power purchasing agreement (PPA)sourcing 

    • Negotiation and term sheet development – connectionagreements; intermediary agreements; joint development agreement (JDA); corporate PPAs 

    • Behind the meter (BTM); waste gas projects; natural gasprojects and supply 

    • Alternative revenue opportunities 

    • National Electricity Rules (NER) compliance 

    • Scheduled vs. non-scheduled analysis 

    • Asset delivery 

    • Project finance support 

    • Integrated commercial and technical due diligence; project evaluation 

    • Post deal integration and de-mergeription text goes here

Future energy

We offer end-to-end support from project origination and agreement negotiation to technical assistance for operational readiness.

    • Deal development and support – energy transition projects; decarbonisation and net zero projects 

    • Summarising deal and project documentation requirements 

    • Strategy for energy supply including renewables and firming 

    • Network options and optimisation (technical andcommercial input) 

    • Energy transactions and power purchasing agreement (PPA)sourcing 

    • Negotiation and term sheet development – connectionagreements; intermediary agreements; joint development agreement (JDA); corporate PPAs 

    • Behind the meter (BTM); waste gas projects; natural gasprojects and supply 

    • Alternative revenue opportunities 

    • National Electricity Rules (NER) compliance 

    • Scheduled vs. non-scheduled analysis 

    • Asset delivery 

    • Project finance support 

    • Integrated commercial and technical due diligence; project evaluation 

    • Post deal integration and de-mergeription text goes here

Asset management and operations

Our specialist asset management team provide asset strategies and advice with a focus on process safety and performance optimisation.

    • Deal development and support – energy transition projects; decarbonisation and net zero projects 

    • Summarising deal and project documentation requirements 

    • Strategy for energy supply including renewables and firming 

    • Network options and optimisation (technical andcommercial input) 

    • Energy transactions and power purchasing agreement (PPA)sourcing 

    • Negotiation and term sheet development – connectionagreements; intermediary agreements; joint development agreement (JDA); corporate PPAs 

    • Behind the meter (BTM); waste gas projects; natural gasprojects and supply 

    • Alternative revenue opportunities 

    • National Electricity Rules (NER) compliance 

    • Scheduled vs. non-scheduled analysis 

    • Asset delivery 

    • Project finance support 

    • Integrated commercial and technical due diligence; project evaluation 

    • Post deal integration and de-mergeription text goes here

Network connections and compliance

Our team support your electricity and gas connection strategy with expert guidance on NER compliance and NSP negotiations, ensuring regulatory adherence aligns with business performance.

    • Connection strategy 

    • Stakeholder / NSP negotiation 

    • Connection applications 

    • Grid modelling 

    • NER compliance

Power projects and engineering

With in-house power systems engineers, we develop technical concepts and solutions, as well as project governance and procurement services for your projects.

    • Connection strategy 

    • Stakeholder / NSP negotiation 

    • Connection applications 

    • Grid modelling 

    • NER compliance

Strategy

We can support you in establishing the right strategy to position your business to meet future energy requirements.

    • Connection strategy 

    • Stakeholder / NSP negotiation 

    • Connection applications 

    • Grid modelling 

    • NER compliance