Energy & Power Systems
low-power embedded systems keeping energy flowing.
GLC supports companies developing technology for the energy and power infrastructure sector, where reliability, long operational lifetimes, and resilience under harsh environmental conditions are fundamental requirements.
Our work often sits at the intersection of embedded systems, distributed sensing, and communications infrastructure deployed across geographically distributed assets, such as power lines, substations, and remote monitoring installations. These systems must operate reliably for years in the field, while capturing critical operational data and supporting remote diagnostics and maintenance.
We typically become involved in projects where embedded platforms must integrate sensing, communications, and cloud connectivity, while maintaining strict reliability and maintainability expectations.
Energy & power systems solutions we deliver
Embedded firmware architecture for distributed monitoring devices
Development on low‑power MCU platforms and RTOS environments including Zephyr
Remote device management and secure firmware update mechanisms (FOTA)
Reliable sensor data acquisition in harsh or remote operating environments
Technical leadership and architectural governance across distributed engineering teams
Communication architectures using cellular, mesh, and long‑range wireless technologies
Case study: power line monitoring & fault prevention system
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GLC supported the development of a distributed monitoring system designed to detect abnormal conditions and potential faults across regional and distribution power line networks.
The platform consisted of embedded monitoring nodes deployed directly onto power infrastructure. These devices collect operational data and transmit it to backend systems where predictive maintenance algorithms can identify developing faults before they result in service interruptions.
The project involved a multi‑disciplinary engineering team spanning hardware, embedded software, communications infrastructure, and cloud analytics across Sweden and Norway.The primary challenge, and the reason GLC was engaged, was a lack of technical leadership and timely decision‑making, alongside unclear architectural ownership. We established architectural authority, derived a coherent technical roadmap, and guided the engineering team to align development effort and delivery direction.
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Led a small team of senior software engineers responsible for the embedded software platform
Defined and refined system and software requirements in direct collaboration with the end client and the consultancy firm
Participated in programme steering meetings and strategic planning activities
Architected key elements of the embedded
Refactored firmware update architecture to support reliable field upgrades of deployed nodes
Managed Agile development processes and coordination using Azure DevOps
Acted as design authority for embedded architecture decisions across the program
Provided frontline support with the end client during live incidents, rapidly diagnosing issues and coordinating fixes under high pressure
The majority of engineering work was delivered remotely from the UK, complemented by periodic on‑site collaboration with engineering teams in Sweden and Norway.
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The project delivered a robust embedded monitoring platform capable of supporting predictive maintenance strategies across power infrastructure networks.
The architecture enables reliable sensor acquisition, resilient communications, and maintainable firmware updates across distributed monitoring nodes deployed directly on operational power lines.
By combining strong embedded architecture with clear technical leadership, the engineering team established a stable foundation for the continued evolution of the monitoring system and its deployment across energy infrastructure environments.
Expertise that supports energy & power engagements
Low‑power embedded platforms designed for long‑term field deployment
Communication architectures linking field devices to central monitoring platforms
Embedded monitoring systems for power infrastructure and smart‑grid environments
Remote sensing devices operating in harsh or geographically distributed locations
Firmware lifecycle management and secure update mechanisms for deployed infrastructure
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