MMK Advisory

Renewable Development
Management & Advisory

Practical development expertise, real project delivery.

Hands-on support that unlocks complex solar and battery storage projects across the UK — from origination through to optimisation.

We support every stage
OriginationLandGridPlanningFundingTransactionReady-to-BuildConstructionOptimisation
3.8GW+

renewable projects managed across the UK

940MW+
Solar PV
2.8GW+
Battery Storage (BESS)
880MW+
Originated & Consented
1GW+
Gate 2 Capacity Secured

From origination through to optimisation. We bring projects to life.

About MMK Advisory

An extension of your team

MMK Advisory is a specialist renewable development consultancy led personally by Jamie Knott. We bring senior, hands-on development expertise to solar and battery storage projects right across the UK.

Whether you're looking to originate new opportunities, unlock a stalled project, or steer a development through to construction, we work alongside you as a genuine partner — not a distant adviser. You get experienced leadership that rolls up its sleeves and gets things done.

Practical, experienced and results-focused — with a personal commitment to every project we take on.

Why developers work with us

  • Senior expertise, hands-on deliveryBoard-level experience applied directly to your project, day to day.
  • Proven UK track record3.8GW+ managed across solar and battery storage — from NSIP to TCPA scale.
  • Flexible, cost-effective supportBring in development leadership without the cost of a permanent hire.
  • Focused on outcomesWe keep projects moving and deliver the results that matter to you.
Our Services

Flexible support across every stage of project development

Wherever your project is on its journey, we provide the expertise to move it forward with confidence.

Project Origination & Early-Stage Development

Creating strong foundations and reducing early-stage risk.

  • Site identification & feasibility
  • Landowner & stakeholder engagement
  • Heads of terms & option agreements
  • Initial grid assessments & strategy
  • Planning constraints reviews & programme planning

Unlocking Development Challenges

Resolving complex issues and keeping projects moving forward.

  • Planning objections & delays
  • Land, access & grid connection challenges
  • Stakeholder & community concerns
  • Consent risk & environmental issues
  • Strategic reviews & realignment

Fractional Development Director

Experienced development leadership without the cost of a permanent hire.

  • Strategic oversight & leadership
  • Team management & mentoring
  • Planning & programme management
  • Stakeholder & investor management
  • Board & investor reporting

Commercial & Transaction Support

Helping clients navigate transactions and maximise value.

  • Buy-side & vendor due diligence
  • Technical, planning & grid due diligence
  • Data room management
  • SPA support & negotiations
  • Investor reporting & presentations

From Ready-to-Build to Construction

Experienced support through the critical transition from Ready-to-Build to construction.

  • EPC procurement & tender strategy
  • Owner's engineer & technical adviser management
  • DNO/TO & ICP co-ordination
  • Planning condition discharge
  • Construction readiness & handover

Asset Optimisation

Maximising performance and value from operational assets.

  • Portfolio & asset health audits
  • Performance & yield reviews
  • O&M contract reviews & re-tendering
  • Revenue optimisation & route-to-market
  • Repowering, refinancing & divestment support

Practical. Experienced. Results-focused.

We work as an extension of your team to deliver projects — bringing clarity, momentum and senior judgement to every engagement.

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Selected Track Record

Delivering nationally significant projects

Every project I’ve originated, led and supported across the UK — spanning NSIP, DNS and TCPA planning regimes.

Energised Consented In determination Pre-planning
Every project
BESS · TCPA

Fonmon

Fonmon, Vale of Glamorgan
440MW
In determination
BESS · TCPA

Wind Pump

Navenby, Lincolnshire
400MW
In determination
SOLAR + BESS · NSIP

Fosse Green Energy

Bassingham, Lincolnshire
384MW / 240MW
In determination
SOLAR PV · NSIP

Mallard Pass

Essendine, Lincolnshire
350MW
Consented
Sold
BESS · TCPA

Common Farm

Thornton, Yorkshire
200MW
Consented
BESS · TCPA

Harker

Harker, Carlisle
200MW
Consented
BESS · TCPA

JT Energy Storage

Cumberland
30MW
Consented
BESS · TCPA

Carrs Farm

Durham
200MW
In determination
BESS · TCPA

Cefn Farm

Cefn, Rhigos
200MW
In determination
BESS · TCPA

Cilfynydd

Cilfynydd, South Wales
200MW
In determination
BESS · TCPA

Swan

Morriston, Swansea
200MW
Pre-planning
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Brentingby Hall

Melton Mowbray
44MW
In determination
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Higher Witheven

Launceston, Cornwall
42MW
Consented
Sold
SOLAR PV · DNS

Pencoed Ganol

Bynea / Llanelli
35MW
In determination
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Court Barton

Coffinswell, South Devon
21MW
Energised
Sold
SOLAR PV · DNS

Craig Y Perthych

Glais, Swansea
20MW
Consented
Sold
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Talbot Green

Talbot Green, South Wales
10MW
Consented
Sold
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Treoes

Treoes, South Wales
10MW
Consented
SOLAR PV · TCPA

Duffryn

Talbot Green, South Wales
10MW
In determination

Trusted on projects from early origination through to optimisation.

How We Work

Engagement models that flex around you

Fixed Fee

Defined scope and deliverables, with cost certainty from the outset.

Monthly Retainer

Ongoing support and management for continuity across your programme.

Project Recovery

Focused assignments to solve specific challenges and get projects back on track.

Development Management

End-to-end or bespoke support, tailored to how you want to work.

Flexible engagement models to suit your needs.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your project

Tell us where your project is today and where you want it to be — we'll help you get there.

Or email us directly at jamie@mmkadvisory.com