Case Studies
A Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm
Analysis of the market for onshore asset services in UK and Ireland
Approaches to cost-reduction in offshore wind
Asset management support services
Acquisition due diligence
We supported Idinvest Partners to maximise investor value post-investment through acquisition due diligence. In another case, we recommended not to invest and for the technology supplier to significantly change its… Continue Reading
A Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm
This case study refers to the first ‘A Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm’ published in 2011. An updated and extended version was commissioned by The Crown Estate and… Continue Reading
Analysis of the market for onshore asset services in UK and Ireland
We enabled decisions to be made in relation to onshore wind entry into new markets, alongside onshore wind asset management and project construction services in UK. Utilising our knowledge,… Continue Reading
Approaches to cost-reduction in offshore wind
As well as the direct impact on UK Government strategy, insights regarding the impact of visibility and confidence in the market and regarding competitive dynamics on long-term cost reduction… Continue Reading
Assessing the economic impact of MHI Vestas’ market entry into Taiwan
We provided MHI Vestas with a report on the economic impact from the production of components and the servicing of offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Our report demonstrated that… Continue Reading
Asset management support services
Good management of wind farms is not nearly as widespread as we think it should be. The benefit to our clients is both increases in revenue now and increases… Continue Reading
Boom Lock proving its worth
High Wind asked BVG Associates to quantify the benefits of using the Boom Lock tool for offshore wind farm installation in reducing weather downtime. The biggest single cause of… Continue Reading
Bringing the wind industry and UK ports together
We helped UK ports understand and make the most of their opportunities in offshore wind. Our input, and all the dialogue that it facilitated, broke down many of the… Continue Reading
Building an industry: Updated scenarios for industrial development
Our report, ‘Building an Industry: Updated scenarios for industrial development‘, pushed the timeframes and market geography for robust analysis out further than had been done before, helping to give all… Continue Reading
China Three Gorges offshore wind farms cost estimation
Our work enabled China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) to gain deep understanding of the CAPEX and OPEX of a European offshore wind farm. This understanding will play a key… Continue Reading
Commercial due diligence advice in relation to Atlas Blue’s acquisition of ProntoPort
Our detailed industry knowledge and real world experience combined to provide invaluable insight for Atlas Blue as it considered the acquisition of wind energy inspection, training and engineering service… Continue Reading
Commercialising O&M Expert for MaREI
Our work with MaREI at UCC on their O&M Expert model provided robust and independent commercial advice and technical challenge as well as fostered industry contacts to boost its… Continue Reading
Control software commercialisation support
In a rapidly evolving technology and market environment, we delivered commercialisation support to the control team that established a valuable commercial tie-up with a pitch system supplier, before buy-out by a… Continue Reading
Cost analysis of the Gravity Tripod
Our independent and robust cost analysis of the Gravity Tripod showed the commercial competitiveness of Offshore Wind Logistics and Construction’s (OWLC) Gravity Tripod. Our analysis was used to show… Continue Reading
Cost of energy analysis for a novel offshore turbine
Our independent report deriving costs, benefits and overall improvement in levelised cost of energy (LCOE) is being used by the client in discussions with potential suppliers, customers, stakeholders and… Continue Reading
Due diligence for offshore wind investment
Our independence and robust analysis allowed our client to understand the historical and likely future performance of a portfolio of offshore wind farms. Thanks to our work, they were… Continue Reading
Due diligence on supplier of novel drive train
Our supplier due diligence assessment both facilitated a positive investment decision and led to follow-up work for the innovator in helping to commercialise its technology. Our first-hand experience of… Continue Reading
Due diligence for Wheatrig Wind Farm
Our due diligence work for Downing LLP on the purchase of Wheatrig Wind Farm allowed Downing to be sure of the condition and value of the assets they were… Continue Reading
Economic impact of onshore wind farms for ScottishPower Renewables
We provided a robust, rigorous and independent assessment of the economic impact of onshore wind farms that allowed ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to demonstrate the wider benefits of development to… Continue Reading
Expert offshore wind supply chain support and workshops
Our local team has have won repeat competitions to deliver expert offshore wind supply chain support and workshops in Scotland. Over five years, we have provided dedicated expert offshore… Continue Reading
Failure modes analysis & reliability engineering
Marine Current Turbines appointed BVG Associates to bring commercial wind industry engineering expertise to a less mature sector for their failure modes analysis and reliability engineering Many of the… Continue Reading
Funding sources mapping and bid preparation
By providing an external support to investigate funding sources and helping to prepare bids, we enabled the busy technical team at Marine Current Turbines (MCT) to remain focussed on product… Continue Reading
Growing trade with China in offshore wind
Following delivery of a range of activities to support inward investment into the UK, through a competitive process we were selected to support a key trade mission to help… Continue Reading
Helping grow a local supply chain for offshore wind
Companies in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire can use our offshore wind expertise, thanks to our work with Green Port Hull through the Green Port Growth Programme’s… Continue Reading
Helping Norwegian companies transition to offshore wind
Working with NORWEP, we were able to provide practical advice to Norwegian companies on the scale of the offshore wind market, and how to make the most of the… Continue Reading
Holistic algorithms for turbine condition monitoring
Our understanding of holistic algorithms and input saved significant time by enabling focus on important considerations from the start. Based on our turbine design knowledge and experience in loads… Continue Reading
Independent assessment of KPS cost of energy
Kite Power Solutions (KPS) is developing an airborne solution to harness wind energy that could be game-changing. Using less materials and accessing a greater wind resource, kites offer the… Continue Reading
Japanese supply chain strategic assessment
We enabled our client to quickly understand the key strategic issues in developing Japanese offshore wind supply chain. We achieved this through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis…. Continue Reading
Knowledge growth in offshore wind
Atlas Knowledge Group used our industry insight and advice to understand, identify and target the best opportunities for their business in the offshore wind sector. The insights were used… Continue Reading
Lessons learned on global offshore wind for China Three Gorges (CTG)
Working with Pöyry, we helped China Three Gorges (CTG) understand the relative performance of Chinese renewable electricity. This drove CTG’s efforts to influence the development of renewable electricity policy… Continue Reading
Long-term R&D programme management and incubation support
Working with civil servants and a range of other enablers, we brought deep technical and market domain knowledge to increase the efficiency and impact of grant funding. In some… Continue Reading
Marine Energy in the UK: State of the Industry Report 2012
Our report “Marine Energy in the UK: State of the Industry Report 2012” received positive feedback from the client and industry, in terms of usefulness, clarity and accuracy of… Continue Reading
Market assessment and due diligence support
We supported Eight Roads (the proprietary investment arm of FIL, Fidelity International Limited) with market assessment and due diligence support to analyse investment opportunities and once identified to execute the… Continue Reading
Market and technical support for Blade Dynamics
We supported Blade Dynamics as it developed its innovative modular blade design, leading to a successful exit through acquisition by a major wind OEM in the autumn of 2015…. Continue Reading
Market entry support
Following our market entry support, David Brown Gears went on to win significant contracts both to supply gearboxes for an offshore wind turbine and in the after sales market. We… Continue Reading
Maximising revenue for a new offshore wind farm in a merchant market
We demonstrated that a wind farm optimised for LCOE would not necessarily maximise profit when supplying electricity in a merchant market. In a merchant market we showed that on… Continue Reading
New market entry assessment for onshore wind for innogy
Our network of in-house staff and local experts allowed us to build insight into the likely development of the local market for onshore wind. Dialogue with our team built… Continue Reading
Offshore wind: A 2013 supply chain health check
Over time, the series of supply chain health check reports for offshore wind have been used by many to inform procurement focus and investment plans in a rapidly changing… Continue Reading
Offshore wind and drone opportunities for Terra Drone
We worked with Terra Drone to help address the offshore wind industry. Our insight and recommendations have helped Terra Drone successfully engage further within the wind industry. They have… Continue Reading
Offshore wind cost reduction study
For a major US enabling organisation, we carried out a state-wide offshore wind cost reduction study. This study underpinned the enabling organisations subsequent programme of work in offshore wind,… Continue Reading
Offshore wind cost reduction pathways study – technology and supply chain work streams
The offshore wind cost reduction pathways study was the first study of its kind. It is seen as the deepest and most thorough assessment of future costs of offshore… Continue Reading
Offshore wind: Forecasts of future costs and benefits
For the first time, robust, industry-validated forecasts of full-life costs were presented in our report “Offshore wind: Forecasts of future costs and benefits”. It contained a detailed analysis of… Continue Reading
Offshore wind industrial strategy secondment
We provided a senior team member for a offshore wind industrial strategy secondment for a government department. We brought energy, sector knowledge, strong relationships and a desire to find… Continue Reading
Offshore wind opportunity analysis for Palfinger
We prepared a market analysis for Palfinger‘s lifting and handling products used in the offshore wind industry. Palfinger is aware of the major industry transition from oil and gas… Continue Reading
Offshore wind R&D programme technical support
We brought deep technical and market domain knowledge to help the ETI manage its offshore wind innovation programme. BVG were appointed as advisors to the ETI in 2007, providing… Continue Reading
Opportunities for aerospace oil and gas sectors in offshore wind
We found a range of businesses in the aerospace oil and gas sectors that were interested in offshore wind but hadn’t managed to find ways in. We were able… Continue Reading
Pentland Firth wave and tidal supply chain analysis
The Pentland Firth wave and tidal supply chain analysis report was positively received by the industry, in particular for the cost and forecast breakdowns which we developed by rationalising… Continue Reading
Post-consent wind farm development and construction management services
Working closely with our client, Plantina Partners, we managed risks in delivering a no-nonsense, integrated service for post-consent wind farm development and construction management services. Over a number of… Continue Reading
Positioning Strangford Lough as a marine energy test site
Our report provided Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) with an appraisal of marine energy test sites in the UK and Ireland. This appraisal was used to provide some clear scenarios… Continue Reading
Progressing UK supply opportunities in offshore wind
Our strong relationships within the supply chain, the developer community, government and other enabling organisations helped LM Wind Power with the efficiency and quality of dialogue with organisations across… Continue Reading
Prototyping for Offshore Wind Energy Renewables Scotland fund due diligence
Large-scale public funding of the right new technologies is vital in the journey of any new industry. We helped the Prototyping for Offshore Wind Energy Renewables Scotland (POWERS) fund… Continue Reading
Review of the wind turbine tower and monopile market
The study enabled rational decisions about additional investment in existing facilities to be made in the wind turbine tower and monopile market. After a competitive tender, we were asked… Continue Reading
Scottish supply chain summary gap analysis
Our analysis of the Scottish supply chain was shared and debated amongst the clients’ senior executive team and BVGA presented the findings at a number of subsequent national events…. Continue Reading
Selection and implementation of new portfolio SCADA system
Even experienced engineering suppliers often need technical and commercial challenge in order to deliver timely, robust solutions. Having a lead with long-term experience of design and implementation of SCADA… Continue Reading
Spatial assessment of the potential impact of floating offshore wind in the UK
This work enabled the ETI to make an initial estimate of the potential future demand for floating offshore wind in UK, including understanding the geographical areas most suited to… Continue Reading
Strategic LCOE advice for airborne wind
Our independent tracking of LCOE developments for KPS allowed them to think strategically and answer their toughest questions about driving down LCOE and managing risk. KPS is developing a… Continue Reading
Strategic opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador companies
Our recommendations provided a set of clear and pragmatic pathways for The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) members to enter the offshore wind market in Europe, as… Continue Reading
Supply chain analysis for leading tidal device supplier
We undertook a supply chain analysis for a number of planned projects, exploring local supply opportunities in a wide range of areas, from major components to local services. The… Continue Reading
Technology roadmapping and investment support in onshore wind
Our input helped focus on key areas of technology with the greatest potential cost of energy impact. We assessed specific investment opportunities, eventually leading to the successful investment in… Continue Reading
The floating offshore wind opportunity for the Port of Galway
We enabled the Port of Galway to understand and describe its business case for investing in offshore wind capability. Our work was used both internally and for presentation to… Continue Reading
Two-year wind and marine energy supply chain development programme
Our work helped Envirobusiness and companies across the South East of England to get to grips with wind and marine energy development opportunities, from supply of practical services to local… Continue Reading
UK Offshore wind: Moving up a gear
Our industry dialogue, the process of finalising the content with the national trade body and the publication of the report helped diverse businesses to get in-step with each other and… Continue Reading
UK supply chain event for Siemens Wind Power
On behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change we delivered a UK supply chain event for Siemens Wind Power to support their inward investment into the UK…. Continue Reading
UK Renewables Service
Through our work with DECC running the UK Renewables Service, we introduced numerous companies to opportunities especially in the global wind industry and educated Government in what supply chain… Continue Reading
Wave and Tidal Supply Chain Development Plan
Our wave and tidal supply chain development plan work uncovered clear changes in approach that we believed were right for the sectors to take. Through senior dialogue, a number of… Continue Reading
Wind turbine testing and demonstration needs assessment
Scotland has a range of suppliers of innovative technology for the offshore wind industry. For many, the journey to commercialisation involves the step of live, on-turbine wind turbine testing… Continue Reading
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