Natural Power has appointed Gordon Burrows as Head of ControlCentre. He joined the company on 1 October 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience in power system operations, planning and control. A Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Burrows previously chaired IET Scotland and has held senior operational leadership roles at SP Energy Networks and Northern Powergrid, where he recently led the 24/7 control centre in Yorkshire.
At Natural Power, he will oversee the ControlCentre’s operational and commercial functions, including preparation for upcoming grid reforms, the implementation of new software platforms, and support for the operations team in meeting the growing demands of the UK’s energy transition. Based at Natural Power’s headquarters in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, the ControlCentre manages 11.5 GW of renewable assets across the UK. This includes more than one third of the country’s onshore wind capacity, 4.1 GW of offshore and OFTO projects, and 20% of its battery storage capacity. The facility employs 29 people.
