IAN HEWSON

Independent Energy Strategy

For Rural, Self-Build & Off Grid Homes

Principal Energy Systems Consultant

INDEPENDENT ENERGY STRATEGY

Planning your forever home can quickly become complex, with decisions around power, heating, sevices, grid limitations and site constraints all influencing one another.

I help you make sense of those decisions before you commit to a system design, installer or expensive infrastructure choice.

My role is to give you a clear whole-house energy strategy — practical, independent and based on real-world system experience.

From concept to commissioning, informed by real-world experience.

How I HELP

I usually begin with a clear feasibility review, then develop the strategy in more detail if the project moves forward.

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FEASIBILITY REVIEW

I review your site, likely energy demand, grid constraints, building plans, heating options, solar and wind potential, battery storage and backup power needs.

This gives you a clear early view of what is realistic, what the main risks are, and what direction makes sense before you spend money on detailed design.

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WHOLE-HOUSE ENERGY STRATEGY

I develop a joined-up strategy for the whole property before key construction and system decisions become fixed.

This brings together the building, heating, hot water, renewables, battery storage, backup power, EV charging and future expansion into one coordinated plan.

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TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

I provide practical input as the project moves through design, specification and construction.

This helps keep the architect, installer, heating engineer and wider project team aligned so the system is delivered as intended.

EXPERIENCE

20+

Years Experience

I have worked across renewable energy, off-grid systems and integrated energy design for over two decades.

120+

Systems Delivered

I draw on monitored performance data from more than 120 real-world systems, including off-grid, hybrid and research led renewable energy projects.

Off Grid

Specialist

I specialise in rural, self-build and off-grid homes where energy decisions need to be made carefully from the start.

SELECTED PROJECTS

Explore a selection of residential, commercial and off-grid projects I have worked on across previous roles, collaborations and consultancy work.

These projects show how independent energy strategy, renewable energy integration and long-term monitored performance come together in practice.

CONTACT

If you are planning a rural, self-build or off-grid home, send me a brief outline of your project and where you are in the process.

You do not need to know exactly what you need yet. I personally review every enquiry and will let you know the most sensible next step.