Ahmed is a principal analyst leading the development and coordination of Wood Mackenzie’s levelised cost of energy (LCOE) product across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. He works closely with regional experts to ensure the LCOE models are up-to-date and available for bespoke analyses.
He collaborates with global subject matter experts and supply chain analysts to model cost trends, produce thought leadership, and guide clients on cost competitiveness. He also works with internal engineers to enhance the model for integration into Wood Mackenzie’s Lens Platform, evolving it for next-generation applications. Additionally, he manages annual global and regional cost research publications and engages with industry stakeholders to validate key inputs and market insights.
With over 10 years of experience in the energy sector, Ahmed previously worked in Wood Mackenzie’s European Power Practice, covering power market trends, solar, wind, storage, and emerging technologies, while also leading research on heat and transport electrification, hydrogen-fired generation, and grid flexibility (V2G) demand segments.
Before joining Wood Mackenzie, he transitioned from fossil fuels, where he worked as a diesel power plant engineer supervisor, to renewables, as a technical consultant specialising in energy yield modelling and due diligence for wind, solar and hydro projects in the UK and Canada.
Education
MSc, Sustainable Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh