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about us

Engena is your proven partner for development services. We offer an all-inclusive package to developers and landowners, ranging from project assessment to environmental report creation, design and access statements, and planning.

Our goal? To ensure your project needs are fully taken care of. Our skilled team is central to the conceptualisation, planning, and implementation stages of projects.

This applies to a range of developments, whether it's renewable energy/utility schemes, infrastructure or housing.

Our services include feasibility studies, layout design input, environmental assessments, planning applications, and consultations. We bring decades' worth of experience in planning across the renewable and energy infrastructure sector. Our clients value our extensive knowledge of the full development process, as we support them from site identification, project consenting, all the way through to financial closure.

Every project matters to us, irrespective of its size. Whether it's a single wind turbine, solar farm or multi-technology hub, we'll give it our undivided attention and care.

As a unique "developer's developer", Engena not only offers Environmental Impact Assessments and Reports, but comprehensive development solutions. In fact, we do more than just highlighting issues that pop up during the planning phase. We actively identify a selection of feasible solutions to issues, helping you address problems or concerns upfront and without delay.

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Portrait of Ian Booker, Director of Engena

Ian Booker MSc, DIC, BSc (Hons), MInstP

director

Ian Booker is a co-founder and Director of Engena, where he has been steering the company since it was established in 2005.

At Engena, Ian leads our efforts in delivering development services for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. He’s been involved in every stage of these projects, from initial identification to final construction.

Before Engena, Ian worked as a Senior Development Manager at Your Energy, having gained his initial footing and experience at TXU and Eastern Electricity as renewables transitioned from novel to commercially viable energy generation.

Ian has a Master’s degree in Science Communication from Imperial College and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Birmingham. His rich experience and passion for renewable energy drive Engena’s mission to make a difference in the sector.

Portrait of Claire Hewett, Associate Director of Engena

Claire Hewett BSc (Hons)

associate director

Claire Hewett has been with Engena since 2011 and currently serves as Associate Director.

She plays a key role in managing and assessing renewable energy and residential projects, working with a diverse range of clients from landowners to large utilities.

Claire is instrumental in supporting Engena’s growth and development.

Before her current role, Claire was a Project Manager at Engena, where she handled various projects, from feasibility studies to environmental reports and public consultations.

Her experience spans all aspects of project development, ensuring projects meet client expectations and deadlines. Claire’s earlier career includes a role as Project Manager at ENERTRAG UK Ltd, where she coordinated wind farm projects across the UK, gaining deep insights into the planning process.

She also worked as a GIS Analyst at Norwich Union, specialising in flood risk modelling and GIS software. Claire holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia. Her expertise and dedication are vital to our team’s success at Engena.

Portrait of Debbie Scott-Webb, Assitant Project Manager for Engena

Debbie Scott-Webb Chartered MCIPD

assistant project manager

Debbie Scott-Webb has been a vital part of the Engena team since 2007, supporting various aspects of renewable energy project management. Her role includes assisting with Environmental Assessments, feasibility reports, and planning documents.

Debbie also ensures the quality of company documentation and organises materials for public exhibitions. Additionally, she manages HR functions.

Before joining Engena, Debbie worked as a Human Resources Business Advisor at Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, where she handled a wide range of HR issues and developed training programmes.

She also has experience as a Project Manager and Senior Personnel Advisor within the same trust. Debbie holds a Certificate in Personnel Practice and is a graduate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Her extensive background in HR and project management enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of our team at Engena.

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Arantxa San Sebastian MSc BSc (Hons)

project manager

Arantxa San Sebastian has been a key Project Manager at Engena since 2013, overseeing a variety of renewable energy and residential projects.

She supports the entire development process, from drafting and coordinating planning reports to proofreading and ensuring the quality of environmental assessments produced by external consultants.

Before joining Engena, Arantxa was an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Manager at ENERTRAG UK Ltd, where she managed EIA activities for onshore wind farm projects in Scotland. Her role involved everything from preparing EIA tenders and managing consultants to liaising with stakeholders and assisting with project budgets.

Arantxa also has experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Stirling, where she worked on data analysis for an EU-funded project on water quality economics, and as a Project Leader at Charles River, conducting pharmaceutical studies. Her early career included voluntary work as a Seashore Surveyor in Ireland.

Arantxa holds an MSc in Environmental Management with Distinction from the University of Stirling and a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Edinburgh. Her diverse background and expertise contribute significantly to the success of our projects at Engena.

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Isabel Claydon BA (Hons)

graduate project manager

Isabel has recently joined the Engena team and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography.

Isabel has a real interest in renewable energy and sustainable development and wrote an award winning dissertation on Climate Change as part of her studies.

Isabel will be working across our client portfolio to manage projects through various phases, from the initial feasibility stage to the submission of environmental reports.

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Andrea Yrigoyen BSc (Hons) MSc

graduate project manager

Andrea has recently joined the team and holds an MSc in Environmental Assessment and Management and a BSc in Environmental Science.

Andrea is passionate about renewable energy, climate change and sustainable development and is keen to make a contribution towards the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Andrea will be working across our client portfolio to manage projects through various phases, from the initial feasibility stage to the submission of environmental reports.

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Debbie Last

bookkeeper

Debbie joined our team during 2023 having previously worked with us for a number of years.

Debbie is responsible for recording the financial information including the Sales, Purchases, Receipts and Payments.

Using her knowledge she is keen to ensure the Accounts Receivable/Payable and the Payroll is handled in a timely manner.

Testimonials

We found the entire team at Engena to be amongst one of the most committed we have ever used. The quality of their work is of the very highest order and their diligence and resourcefulness is key to their success. We would not hesitate to use their services again.

Bernard Matthews Green Energy (Halesworth) Ltd

EDF Renewables have now worked with Engena for a number of years and havebeen extremely pleased with the service provided. The experience and knowhow within the team is key and has successfully managed a number of renewableprojects on our behalf. We continue to use Engena to support our growing portfolioof renewable projects throughout the UK

Darren Cuming, EDF Renewables

Those who brought Engena together came from energy backgrounds and haveextensive wind energy development experience. They know their way around EIAlaw and practice, and have a refreshing attitude to putting Environmental Statementstogether - thorough, not overly long and very readable. They manage consultants welland aren’t too bad at working with lawyers! I always enjoy working with the Engenateam. They get on with things and have a light touch.

Marcus Trinick KC, Partner, Eversheds LLP

We have worked with Engena on a number of our solar projects, all of which, sofar, have been granted planning permission. We are always impressed by theprofessionalism and reliability of their services and look forward to working togetheron many more projects.

Chloe Hood, Communications Manager, Aura Power

The team worked professionally throughout the project, and no stone was left unturned. Environmental Statements are complex documents, having this information produced into an easy to find, easy to understand and clear format, helps the process flow for all parties, Engena have this format. Having worked with Engena on two projects, both with successful outcomes,I could not recommend the company more highly.

Stuart Beaty, Landowner and Private Developer, Kettering East Energy Ltd