Strategic consulting
Practical thinking
Industry building
Supporting governments to drive industry growth
Auctions and economics
Helping developers win auctions and influence stakeholders
Business strategy
Enabling strategic growth within the wind energy supply chain
We combine industry understanding with world-class business consulting and focussed team passion to make a lasting impact in all that we do
We enable our clients to navigate opportunities in a sustainable, renewables-powered future.
Since 2006, we have played a pivotal role in shaping and globalising the offshore and onshore wind industries.
We have:
- Worked with multiple energy majors and their suppliers on offshore wind market entry strategies
- Been at the heart of government-industry deals that have accelerated markets in Europe and Asia
- Led the development of more World Bank national roadmaps for offshore wind than anyone else
- Delivered more national offshore wind spatial plans than anyone else
- Educated hundreds of wind industry suppliers and people
- Developed industry standard principles and methodologies for economic benefit modelling
- Worked with all the top global 10 offshore wind project developers
- Worked with players in all the top 10 offshore wind markets
Our clients choose BVG Associates when they want to do new things, think in new ways and solve tough problems.
We work with public and private organisations of all sizes, delivering game-changing insights.
Our landmark reports on industry building, economic impacts and supply chains shape the future of wind energy. Our on-line fixed and floating offshore wind guides are considered essential industry references.
For onshore wind, we deliver development, asset management, and project “end of life” advice.. For investors and asset owners, we deliver due diligence and act as an “in-house” strategic technical advisor.
We are the trusted strategy consultants driving the future of the global wind industry.
Global reach
Australia
Australia has significant potential for offshore wind energy due to its long coastline and great wind resource, especially in the south east and the west. We are actively involved helping to establish offshore wind as part of Australia's renewable energy transition, supporting both private and public sector clients.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has an interesting wind resource on the landlocked Caspian Sea, with complex logistics and supply chain challenges. Our Offshore wind roadmap for Azerbaijan is playing a key role in helping government explore offshore wind energy to diversify its energy mix beyond oil and gas. Following the publication of our work, several international energy firms are investigating developing offshore wind projects in the country.
Bangladesh
Although with limited wind resource, onshore and offshore wind are likely still to play a role its clean energy future. We are working to help the Bangladesh Government explore offshore wind energy as part of its efforts to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels, and to help build technical capability in onshore and offshore wind within key government agencies.
Belgium
Already with a significant proportion of its EEZ designated for offshore wind, we’ve worked with developers and the supply chain to help Belgium become a leader in offshore wind energy. We have also delivered several projects to Belgium based enabling organisations including WindEurope.
Bermuda
Located well into the Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda platform offers valuable shallow-water access to local wind resource. Our work with Greenrock has helped drive Bermuda’s plans to use offshore wind to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The small scale of any project and logistics challenges from being so far from established markets has needed our supply chain understanding, creativity and contacts to address.
Brazil
Brazil has vast offshore wind potential, especially along its northeastern coast and around population centres in the south. We have worked with key developers to measure local content to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Canada
Canada has vast offshore wind potential but also much space for onshore wind. As well as examining Canada’s offshore wind opportunity, we have worked with Canadian entities to ensure their investments are delivering the best possible returns.
China
China leads the world in offshore wind capacity by a long way. We have delivered several projects for Chinese companies and those interested in the Chinese market and Chinese supply of wind turbines. This included an international benchmarking exercise to assess Chinese competitiveness in global markets.
Denmark
As a pioneer in offshore wind energy, Denmark-based companies, including turbine suppliers and project developers, have been regular clients. We have also supported supply chain development in new markets for the Danish Government and even run educational events about wind energy in Denmark.
France
France is established as a key market for offshore wind, with great wind resource especially for floating foundations. We have worked with many clients in France to assess investment and measure local economic benefits, and also in developing operational strategies for existing wind portfolios. We have also supported pubic-sector work on innovation and supply chain development.
Germany
Germany is a global leader in wind energy. We have helped a range of German utilities understand and exploit their offshore wind opportunities, both domestically and internationally. We have contributed to our clients playing a key role in the evolving German Energiewende.
Greece
With some excellent deep-water wind resource, Greece is developing offshore wind to reduce reliance on imported energy and cut emissions. We have worked with clients to them help understand the potential opportunities in offshore wind and how Government plans are likely to play out.
India
Our work in India has included delivering an influential strategy paper for accelerating deployment of offshore wind, and a socioeconomic impacts and skills development study for Indian offshore wind. We have also been active at state level delivering on supply chain, education and fisher collaboration agendas and with various suppliers.
Ireland
Ireland has a huge offshore wind resource, especially in its deep Atlantic waters. We have supported the Irish Government and enablers to help deliver Ireland’s offshore wind strategy and its first centrally-led marine areas. Our work has included marine spatial planning, skills strategies, and market opportunity assessments. We have also worked for a range of ports and suppliers in progressing wind industry opportunities.
Italy
Though somewhat geographically limited, we have assessed Italian potential for offshore wind to complement Italy’s established solar and onshore wind sectors. We have also helped several Italian organisations enter the offshore wind market or consider investments in the space.
Japan
As an Island nation, Japan has vast, mainly floating, offshore wind resource which it is exploiting to diversify its energy sources. We have provided marine spatial planning, market assessment, cost reduction, supply chain and policy advice to the Government and a range of other clients in Japan, including in support of business growth in other offshore wind markets. Our long-term partnership with Mitsubishi Research Institute is important to us in delivering maximum value to Japanese clients and helps deliver projects in Japan. We have also developed the Guide to an offshore wind farm for Japan.
Kenya
Kenya has greatest installed wind capacity in the central belt of Africa. We have supported the country’s largest wind farm with data analytics and reliability engineering.
Lithuania
We have delivered key market intelligence studies to assist progress towards the country’s target of 700 MW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. We have also supported private sector clients in Lithuania with the asset management of operational portfolios.
Malta
Malta is considering offshore wind to reduce its reliance on imported energy. We have examined dual-use applications of offshore wind with solar and aquaculture projects in Malta.
New Zealand
New Zealand has remarkable wind resource, both onshore and offshore. Our work in New Zealand includes the exploration of life extension options for several onshore wind farms and early work in its offshore wind journey.
Norway
Norway is a leader in floating offshore wind technology, using its deep coastal waters and experience from its oil and gas supply chain. We have supported several clients in early offshore wind auctions and many in developing supply chain opportunities overseas.
Oman
Oman is diversifying its energy mix beyond oil and gas. We have contributed by helping private sector clients understand the potential supply chain for wind and solar projects in the country.
Philippines
Our strategic Offshore wind roadmap for the Philippines provided much impetus to activities in a market with a significant offshore wind resource. We have since help the Government, enablers and private companies make the most of the offshore wind opportunities in the Philippines, especially regarding the best locations for projects.
Poland
Poland is rapidly expanding its offshore wind sector in the Baltic Sea. We have enabled major Polish companies to understand and improve their position in the Polish offshore wind market and in global markets.
Romania
Our Offshore wind roadmap for Romania provided strategic analysis and outlined a realistic vision for the development of a successful offshore wind industry and unlocked Government progress through passing of the Offshore Wind Law. Backed by a reasonable wind resource, well-equipped port facilities, proven steel-based supply chain and skilled local workforce, offshore wind offers Romania a large-scale domestic source of clean energy.
Singapore
Although Singapore is unlikely to host significant offshore wind development, Singapore-based businesses will play an important role. We have supported ASEAN enabling organisations and others headquartered there in their offshore wind activities.
Slovakia
We have even advised landlocked Slovak companies on the best route to market for their products in offshore wind.
South Korea
We’ve worked with government and others to support this emerging market with much fixed and floating offshore wind potential. This includes the Guide to an offshore wind farm for Korea
Spain
To complement its large onshore wind resource, Spain has significant floating offshore wind opportunities. We’ve supported investors in the Spanish wind market, including due diligence for M&A activity. We have also advised several clients on the implications of the evolving policy environment in Spain, on innovation and levelized cost of energy.
Sweden
Sweden has the largest EEZ in the Baltic and good wind resource. We’ve helped various developers and suppliers explore how they can make the most of the opportunity.
Switzerland
Although landlocked, we’ve supported Switzerland’s significant role in financing international offshore wind development through providing insight and expertise for the investment community.
Taiwan
Taiwan has excellent fixed and floating wind conditions and is an early leader in offshore wind development in Asia. We have supported the journey though work for Government, Tier 1 suppliers and research and technology organisations covering local economic benefit, ports and technology needs for the local market, recognising differences with Europe.
Türkiye
Türkiye has a reasonable offshore wind resource in the Aegean and Black Seas. We have helped global developers understand the opportunity in Türkiye and the wider region.
UAE
The UAE is home to several key suppliers to the global offshore wind market. We have helped these businesses understand and progress their significant global market opportunities.
UK
UK has a vast offshore wind resource, much in relatively shallow waters. As our ‘home’ market we have played a key role in the UK becoming a global leader in offshore wind. For many years, we have advised the UK and Scottish Governments, leasing authorities and others on many different aspects of how to establish the best environment to grow offshore wind for the good of the economy, environment and consumers.
We have also helped many UK companies transition from other sectors and grow business in onshore and offshore wind.
We supported the Scottish Government in developing and implementing an onshore wind sector deal.
USA
The US has a significant offshore wind resource, both fixed and floating. Our work since 2014 in the US has helped develop the US offshore wind market from its earliest days. Working at a federal, state and business level we have advised on policy, strategy, job creation, economic benefit and lessons learnt from Europe. We have also helped project developers win lease and power purchase auctions in a range of states.
Vietnam
Vietnam has a globally significant offshore wind resource and great need for more clean power as electrification continues apace. Funded by the World Bank, we delivered to the Government the Offshore wind roadmap for Vietnam back in 2021, then a comprehensive national marine spatial plan for offshore wind and detailed support on auctions. We have also supported the private sector with supply chain analysis and economic impact modelling.
Client focused
Values led
Realism drives real change
We are committed to making renewable energy work. Decarbonising the energy system will only succeed if it delivers economic and business alongside environmental benefits. That is why we focus on proving how projects when done right and in the right places, can bring gains to countries, businesses, and communities.
Our work is defined by rigour, value and integrity
Our reputation is built delivering results that matter. We are not afraid to challenge clients thinking to help shape better decisions. We provide clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations grounded in deep industry knowledge and robust analysis.
We grow by lifting each other
Personal, professional, and commercial growth are essential elements at BVG Associates. We seek to balance the challenge of doing new things in new ways with support for each other on our individual professional development journeys through empathy, encouragement and enablement. . We back each other as we take on new challenges and develop our skills.