About Colab Consulting

Practical energy industry experience. A collaborative approach.

Colab Consulting was established to provide specialist asset management, project delivery and operational support to New Zealand’s evolving energy sector.

Who we are

Built on real-world energy experience.

Built on real-world experience across electricity transmission and renewable generation, Colab brings together technical understanding, operational insight and a practical approach to solving complex challenges.

We work alongside asset owners, developers, EPC contractors, OEMs and O&M providers to help deliver projects effectively, establish robust operational practices and improve the long-term performance of energy infrastructure.

How we work

Four principles that guide the work.

Our approach is grounded in collaboration, accountability and a clear understanding of what it takes to deliver and operate critical energy assets.

Collaborative

We work closely with clients and delivery partners, building strong working relationships and aligning our efforts with project and business objectives.

Collaborative

We work closely with clients and delivery partners, building strong working relationships and aligning our efforts with project and business objectives.

Practical

We focus on solutions that can be implemented in the real world, informed by operational experience and a clear understanding of site requirements.

Practical

We focus on solutions that can be implemented in the real world, informed by operational experience and a clear understanding of site requirements.

Accountable

We take ownership of agreed outcomes, maintain clear communication and focus on delivering work to the required standard.

Accountable

We take ownership of agreed outcomes, maintain clear communication and focus on delivering work to the required standard.

Performance-focused

We look beyond immediate deliverables to consider safety, reliability, maintainability and long-term asset value.

Performance-focused

We look beyond immediate deliverables to consider safety, reliability, maintainability and long-term asset value.

About the founder

Mario Feraru, Founder & Director.

Mario Feraru, Founder and Director of Colab Consulting

Colab Consulting is led by Mario Feraru, an energy industry professional with over 18 years of experience across New Zealand’s electricity sector.

Mario began his career as a qualified electricity supply electrician before moving into high-voltage asset maintenance and project work. He subsequently joined Transpower, contributing to HVDC installation and commissioning activities before progressing into service delivery and regional transmission asset management roles.

His experience includes the management of transmission lines and substations, high-voltage maintenance programmes, contractor performance, operational delivery and asset reliability.

Since moving into renewable energy, Mario has developed further experience in utility-scale solar generation and battery energy storage systems, including asset performance, operations and maintenance, technical fault investigations, contractor management and operational improvement.

This combination of transmission infrastructure experience and renewable energy operations provides a practical understanding of the technical, commercial and operational considerations that influence asset performance.

Who we work with

Partners across the energy sector.

We welcome conversations with asset owners, developers, EPC contractors, O&M providers and organisations seeking specialist support across solar, BESS and high-voltage infrastructure.

Asset owners

Developers

EPC contractors

OEMs

Solar & BESS operators

Transmission & HV infrastructure

A more reliable and efficient energy sector.

Our purpose is to help build a more reliable and efficient energy sector by connecting sound project delivery with effective asset management and operational excellence.

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