Overview
An international utility‑scale developer and owner/operator asked to strengthen their bid for a major northern European offshore wind farm.
We delivered a operation maintenance and service review of their proposed operational strategy and a robust cost model. This challenged key assumptions and provided targeted recommendations to optimise long‑term operations.
Key challenges
- Determining the optimal location
- Evaluating and refining the logistics model
- Reviewing contracting operation maintenance and service strategy
- Assessing the proposed maintenance approach
- Ensuring alignment of the project’s O&M strategy with wider plans
- Producing a 30‑year OPEX model
- Comparing base case cost scenarios over different length of supplier service agreements
Key impact
- Delivered an evidence‑based operation maintenance and service strategy
- Produced an independent, scenario‑based OPEX model
- Provided the client with clear, actionable insights
- Enhanced the credibility of the bid
BVGA team
Graham Gow
