Editor: The Energyst & Modern Fleet; Director The Energyst
Tim McManan-Smith is the Editor at The Energyst and Modern Fleet, as well as the Director of The Energyst. He focuses on themes of energy and mining, with a particular emphasis on energy policy and regulation, energy sustainability, and renewable energy. Tim's insights and expertise have been featured in The Energyst.
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Tim McManan-Smith's coverage primarily focuses on the energy sector, with a specific emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy, and climate change. His articles often cite data and cover industry-specific topics related to real estate management in relation to energy efficiency.
To effectively reach out to Tim, consider offering data-driven insights or press releases related to advancements in renewable energy technologies, sustainable real estate management practices, or government announcements impacting the energy sector. Topics such as climate change adaptation strategies for critical infrastructure and developments in demand flexibility services are also likely to align with his coverage interests.
As there is no specified geographic focus for Tim's work, pitches should highlight global trends or initiatives within the energy sector rather than focusing on a particular region.
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By: Tim McManan
The Energyst and Jutton Energy will host a webinar on 30 September exploring how commercial businesses can use battery energy storage to reduce exposure to volatile grid costs and generate stronger returns from their energy assets. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are increasingly moving beyond the remit of engineering and energy teams and becoming a
By: Tim McManan
McKinsey & Company today published, “Investing in the energy transition: Time to look at whole-system value,” examining the state of the global energy transition system through demand, investment, and deployment rather than low-carbon installations alone. Clean energy deployment continued to advance rapidly in 2025, but not as a simple replacement for fossil fuels at the
By: Tim McManan-Smith
Marston’s PLC has appointed SQE – an energy supply platform exclusively for industrial and commercial businesses – as its strategic electricity partner. The partnership will help Marston’s goal to expand access to renewable electricity, strengthen energy resilience and improve cost control across its nationwide hospitality estate. EIC Partnership brokered the agreement, delivering key market insights to help Marston’s build its flexible energy procurement strategy.
Ovarro’s TBox remote telemetry unit has been integrated into the control architecture of an innovative renewable energy storage system.
By: Tim McManan-Smith
Drivers could save more than £1,000 a year by switching to an electric vehicle and charging at home on a low-cost smart tariff, but nearly half still don’t know what it costs to charge an EV.
By: Tim McManan-Smith
Logistics operators can reduce their total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by automating their warehouses, making it one of the most overlooked opportunities to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
By: Tim McManan-Smith
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has launched a Community Commitment Pledge, formalising how it will support local communities throughout the lifetime of every renewable energy project it develops.
For business energy buyers, the past few weeks have delivered a clearer signal that markets often provide. This is a winter repricing, not a temporary spike. Understanding the distinction matters for anyone weighing procurement timing over the coming months.
By: Tim McManan-Smith
The University of Birmingham and EPRI have announced a major collaboration to advance the development of fusion energy technologies through the FURESHMA (Fusion Reactor Shielding Materials) programme.
By: Tim McManan-Smith
Over 500,000 applications to connect household low-carbon devices have been processed on ENA Connect Direct since its launch in 2024. The service is designed to support installers who need to obtain permission from the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to connect lower voltage devices, like domestic EV chargers and heat pumps, to the electricity grid.
