Power Asset Development

From Concept to Commercial Operation

Strella supports developers, investors, and utilities through every stage of power asset development — gas-fired, renewable, and hybrid — from feasibility and site selection through to financial close and commissioning.

End-to-End Development Expertise Across the Power Sector

Developing a power asset is a multi-year, capital-intensive process that demands technical precision, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and financing environments. Strella brings all three.

Our power asset development practice covers the full project lifecycle — from initial opportunity screening and feasibility assessment through permitting, procurement, project finance structuring, and construction management. We work alongside developers, IPPs, utilities, and infrastructure funds to de-risk projects and accelerate their path to commercial operation.

8 GW+
Capacity Advised
20+
Projects Supported
3
Technology Types
12
Markets Covered
Gas-Fired Power Asset DevelopmentGas-Fired Development

Gas-Fired Development

Gas-Fired Power Asset Development

Strella advises on the development of gas-fired generation assets — from open-cycle peakers and combined heat and power plants to large-scale combined cycle gas turbines. We support site selection, technology selection, fuel supply structuring, grid connection, and the full permitting and consent process.

  • Site selection and feasibility assessment
  • Technology selection and OEM engagement
  • Fuel supply and gas transportation advisory
  • Grid connection and system impact studies
  • Environmental permitting and consent strategy
  • EPC procurement and contract structuring
  • Construction management and commissioning support
Utility-Scale Renewables DevelopmentRenewables Development

Renewables Development

Utility-Scale Renewables Development

We support the development of utility-scale solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, and hybrid renewable-plus-storage projects. Our team advises on resource assessment, grid integration, auction and tender strategy, land rights, and the full regulatory pathway from planning to construction.

  • Resource assessment and yield analysis
  • Site acquisition and land rights advisory
  • Grid integration and connection strategy
  • Auction, tender, and PPA structuring
  • Planning and environmental consent
  • Technology and supplier selection
  • Battery storage and hybrid project integration
Project Finance & Investment AdvisoryProject Finance

Project Finance

Project Finance & Investment Advisory

Securing project finance for a power asset requires a bankable technical case, a robust commercial structure, and lender confidence in the development team. Strella provides independent technical advisory and owner's engineer services to support financial close — and advises developers on optimal capital structures and investor engagement.

  • Independent technical advisory for lenders
  • Owner's engineer services through construction
  • Financial model review and stress-testing
  • Capital structure and financing strategy
  • Investor and lender engagement support
  • Due diligence coordination and management
  • Risk register development and mitigation planning

Project Lifecycle

We Support Every Stage of Development

01

Opportunity Screening

Market and site screening to identify viable development opportunities aligned with your investment criteria and risk appetite.

02

Feasibility & Concept

Technical and commercial feasibility assessment — technology selection, resource analysis, grid connection, and preliminary financial modelling.

03

Development & Permitting

Full development management — land rights, environmental assessment, planning consent, grid connection agreements, and fuel supply arrangements.

04

Procurement & Finance

EPC and O&M procurement, contract negotiation, lender technical advisory, and project finance structuring through to financial close.

05

Construction & Commissioning

Owner's engineer and construction management services — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

06

Operations Optimisation

Post-commissioning performance monitoring, operational optimisation, and asset management advisory to maximise long-term returns.

Developing a Power Asset?

Whether you're at the screening stage or approaching financial close, Strella can provide the technical and commercial expertise your project needs.