Trusted Expertise Across 50+ Countries
Mastering the Complexity of Global Power Systems.
Empowering power utilities, regulators, and developers with three decades of hands-on leadership in generation scheduling, variable renewable energy integration, and advanced grid control.
Letโs Solve Your Toughest Grid Challenge
About Us
Three Decades of Shaping the Future of Power Systems.
Founded in 2020 by Dr. Graeme Chown, Chown and Associates delivers unique, highly specialized consultancy for energy regulators, system operators, and utilities globally. Backed by 35+ years of industry-defining experienceโincluding major projects across 50+ countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle Eastโwe bridge high-level market design with technical execution. Our work spans Automatic Generation Control (AGC), BESS integration, grid code development, and capacity building for the worldโs most demanding energy networks.
Empowering the Grids of Tomorrow, Today.
From complex generation scheduling to large-scale renewable energy studies, bring world-class technical precision to your next power systems project.
Our Core Expertise
Delivering specialized consultancy across power systems control, generation scheduling, and regulatory frameworks worldwide.
Power System Studies & Modelling
Rigorous analytical evaluations utilizing advanced simulation software to assess frequency stability using load flow software including contingency analysis, under frequency load shedding, demand response, grid forming inverter, BESS and generator response. We deliver actionable insights that ensure long-term network reliability, and optimal asset performance for complex electrical grids.
Generation Scheduling & Dispatch
Optimizing generation scheduling, unit commitment, and economic dispatch strategies to maximize efficiency across diverse grid architectures.
Variable Renewable Energy Studies
Specialized integration studies addressing the technical and operational impacts of wind, solar, and other variable renewable energy sources.
Technical Regulation & Electricity Markets
Expert guidance on interconnected operations, electricity market design, transmission pricing, ancillary services, and regulatory compliance.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD & UTILITY CONFIDENCE
Verified Endorsements from Global Regulators & Power Utilities
TANESCO (Tanzania)
Regional Power Trade & Grid Code Update
“Dr. Graeme Chown has been actively consulting with TANESCO on operational and commercial readiness for regional power trade and capacity building… Dr. Graeme Chown provided the above services to our satisfaction.”
Pรถyry / Abu Dhabi TRANSCO
Scheduling, Dispatch & 3โ4% Fuel Savings
“We were pleased with the depth of expertise and commitment that Dr Chown brought to the process. His engagement was instrumental for the overall success of the project.”
ESERA (Eswatini)
Transmission Grid Code & Market Rules
“The Authority hereby confirms that Dr Graeme Chown has been a team leader and has actively been consulting to ESERA… Dr Graeme Chown provided the above services to our satisfaction.”
Ricardo / Eskom (South Africa)
Turbine-Generator Model Development & Validation
“Dr Chown was the technical lead for aspects of ancillary services, power plant testing, governor development, power plant enhancements review, training and capacity building of Eskom staff.”
Pรถyry / Ireland Regulators
System Services & Enhanced Ancillary Services
“We were pleased with the expertise and commitment that Dr Chown brought to the process, including active participation in initial meetings with regulators and TSOs. His engagement provided us with strong credibility.”
Ready to Optimize Your Power System Operations?
Leverage three decades of specialized engineering experience across more than 50 countries. Let’s discuss a customized technical solution tailored to your unique challenges.ย