Business strategy
We work with businesses, investors and owners to develop growth strategies, inform investment decisions and optimise operating projects and portfolios.
We have helped energy majors and multinational suppliers define and put in place wind energy strategies.
We have provided strategic direction to a wide range wind energy businesses. Turbine suppliers, fabricators, manufacturers, vessel operators, software firms, consultants, innovators, and service providers of all shapes and sizes have benefitted from our advice.
We have helped hundreds of companies through public and privately funded supply chain support programmes.
Our due diligence advice looks beyond the obvious. We use our industry knowledge and long-term experience to unearth risks and opportunities.
Our strategic and first-hand practical expertise in the operational phase of wind energy projects has helped utilities and independent wind farm owners. We have helped optimise asset management capability, upgrade portfolios, and make life-extension decisions to maximise lifetime value of investments.
We apply well-established strategy consulting tools including obtainable market forecasting (TAM SAM SOM), Porter’s five forces, SWOT, and business canvas modelling. We combine these tools with deep domain knowledge.
Our in-house market intelligence system provides insight and informs the strategic advice. We interrogate large, multidisciplinary data sets. We supplement data analytics with a creative and inquisitive approach to uncovering truths.
The work that we do for governments and developers enhances the advice we deliver to clients. Our work for governments keeps our finger on the pulse of national ambitions and regulatory frameworks. We understand what governments want and what levers they can pull. Our work for developers keeps us close to commercial dynamics across the industry. This gives us clarity about developers supply chain needs.
Key people:
Neil Douglas
Graham Gow
Alex Russell
Patrick Browne
Victor Baudrenghien
Charlotte Dick
Market and technology strategy
Defining market entry, growth and investment strategies for the supply chain, investors and developers
Supply chain strategy
Understanding market opportunities and constraints, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and informing strategic decisions
Operations, maintenance, and service strategy
Supporting asset owners in driving innovation, reducing costs, and maximising value
Due diligence
Enhancing strategic investment decision making with robust analysis and first-hand insight tailored to specific investment risks and opportunities
Market and
technology strategy
Defining market entry, growth and investment strategies
Our market and technology strategy services deliver clear, actionable insights and direction. We define business plans, route to market and investment strategies. Robust intelligence, data analysis and industry expertise drive our work. Our technical, market and cost understanding provide both big picture and detailed perspectives.
We take the time to understand our client’s ambitions, capabilities and perspective. Seniors in our team are fully involved throughout. Our strategy work addresses commercial, regulatory, competition, and technology risks and opportunities.
We work with client teams through the definition phase and stay involved through to implementation. We start by putting key questions and hypotheses on the table. We challenge, tell things straight and listen to client concerns.
The strategies we develop include clear and actionable implementation plans. Our clients are able to respond to evolving and uncertain conditions with confidence.
We have access to an extensive market intelligence data system. We deliver real-time, data-driven insights that enhance decision-making at every stage. Our clients rely on us to provide clear opinions. Our opinions use focussed analytics tempered by decades of wind industry experience. Our views deliver validation and challenge when our clients need it most.
Over the years, we have helped hundreds of suppliers find their way forward in the wind energy sector. Each had their own needs and basis for key decisions. You can trust us to talk straight and work flexibly.
Case studies
Offshore wind market entry strategy
Overview A global energy company partnered with us to shape a long-term offshore wind market entry strategy. This was to envision project operations extending to 2075. We applied clear, creative thinking with rigorous analysis and frank, collaborative dialogue. Using a mix of thought experiments, cost modelling, and cross-sector insight, we…
Offshore wind product strategy support
Overview A major global wind turbine manufacturer wanted us to provide input into its offshore wind product strategy. The client needed help to steer product decisions, identify differentiation, and flag competitive threats. Through research and workshops, we helped shape a technology roadmap to support global ambitions. Key challenges Anticipating future…
Floating market assessment
Overview Our client commissioned us to deliver a floating market assessment. This was to show potential investors the commercial opportunities of floating offshore wind. We provided insights across 13 countries, detailing growth, market readiness and our client’s likely market share. The report was central to the client’s investor engagement and…
Floating wind port business case
Overview Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) wanted to redevelop the Pembroke Dock area to become hub for floating offshore wind. We partnered with MHPA to gain support from the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme. Our work focused on analysing the floating wind market and building a robust port business…
Offshore wind market entry strategy
Overview Swire Energy Services (SES) wanted to diversify from oil and gas into offshore wind maintenance services market. strategic pivot requiring clear direction, market insight, and a compelling business case. To guide this major transformation, SES partnered with for their offshore wind market entry strategy. We helped SES develop a…
Supply chain
strategy
Navigating supply chain dynamics
We deliver supply chain strategies for project developers and suppliers that deliver actionable insight and a competitive edge.
Our supply and demand modelling addresses potential supply-chain bottlenecks before they impact project timelines or profitability.
We identify emerging risks and opportunities in uncertain times. We consider the impacts of carbon markets, tariffs, geopolitics and commodity price fluctuations.
Our analysis is always grounded in a realistic understanding of what is achievable.
Case studies
Authoritative Celtic Sea supply chain assessment
Overview Our client required a detailed assessment of the Celtic Sea supply chain in the south west of the UK to support its Celtic Sea bid. It needed to make robust, data-driven supply chain commitments to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations. We used our supply chain expertise and proven economic…
Global study of offshore wind foundations
Overview A major European manufacturer was facing declining demand from the oil and gas sector due to competition from Southeast Asia. It turned to BVG Associates deliver a study of offshore wind foundations by evaluating the outlook for the global market. The client sought to understand if offshore wind might…
Floating supply chain strategy
Overview A leading European floating offshore wind developer asked us for insight into the floating foundation supply chain. The focus of this floating supply chain strategy was on overcoming the challenges of scaling from pre-commercial to commercial deployment. With floating sites in France and California, the client needed insight to…
UK facility location analysis
Overview Our client wanted to assess the best UK location for a new offshore wind blade factory to serve domestic and export markets. We undertook a three-part UK facility location analysis to guide location selection. This focussed on workforce availability, demand forecasting, and economic impact. Our UK facility location analysis…
Polish supply chain studies and strategy
Overview Our client wanted to develop an offshore wind farm in Polish waters. To support development and meet regulatory requirements, we it needed an offshore wind Polish supply chain plan. Working with Polish consultancy WiseEuropa, we combined global insight with local intelligence for our client. We helped build relationships, ,…
Operations, maintenance,
and service strategy
Optimising operational strategies
Our practical, long-term operations, maintenance, and service (OMS) advice enables our clients to optimise their generating assets. We define OMS strategies that drive efficiency, mitigate risk and deliver increased value.
Our expert analysis identifies operational risks and inefficiencies. We analyse all aspects of OMS functions and deliver actionable solutions to enhance performance. We bring hands-on experience of the realities of day-to-day wind farm operations.
We provide advice that helps asset owners to make the right technology choices and define long-term strategies. We focus on increasing the lifetime value assets using powerful modelling tools and practical understanding of potential savings.
Founded on decades of hands-on experience of international wind farm operations, our advice is practical and proven.
Case studies
Operation maintenance and service review
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.…
Asset management strategy
Overview An owner-operator of onshore wind assets in France, was exploring bringing wind turbine operations and maintenance in-house. This would involve creating a new internal service unit to manage maintenance. We provided an independent, strategic assessment to inform the asset management strategy for this significant decision. Key challenges Evaluating the…
Renewable energy operational control centre: requirements definition and procurement
Overview An international energy utility sought to establish a new operational control centre for its growing portfolio of renewable energy assets. It need to use our technical knowledge and a structured, strategic approach to complex delivery. We guided the client from concept through procurement and into implementation,. We continue serve…
Value based decisions operations analysis model
Overview The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) wanted to help developers make more informed operational decisions. They asked us to produce a tool to evaluate offshore wind operation and maintenance strategies. We delivered a user-friendly value based decisions operations analysis model to prioritise offshore wind initiatives based on value. Key…
Strategic audit and review of asset management suppliers
Overview An international renewable energy fund had acquired a local asset management company, as part of a wider acquisition. Before divestment, it planned to make this company a leading independent service provider for European renewable projects. To support this, we carried out a review of review of asset management capabilities…
Due diligence
Informing robust investment decisions
Our due diligence advice supports investment decisions. Institutional investors, debt providers, infrastructure funds, national investment banks, international development banks, private equity houses and trade buyers have all benefitted from our work.
We support transactions with market evaluation, revenue forecasting and risk analysis. We analyse risks, market dynamics and capabilities to develop a detailed picture of risk and opportunity.
Our due diligence services give investors and lenders clarity to make confident decisions. We collaborate with transaction teams to provide applicable wind industry insight.
We draw on decades of industry knowledge and a huge network of trusted contacts to provide investment advice.
We are a trusted technical partner that challenges assumptions, uncovers hidden risks and creates value.
Case studies
Due diligence on EWT wind turbine
Overview Drumlin Wind Energy Co-op was in the final investment decision stage for the repowering of three single turbines in Northern Ireland. The owners had provisionally selected the EWT DW54 to 250 turbine to replace the existing WTN250 turbines. We wrote a due diligence on EWT report that highlighted risks…
Investment due diligence for subsea survey provider acquisition
Overview Our client was considering the acquisition of an offshore wind subsea survey company. It asked us to provide an understanding of the subsea survey market and the competitive position of the acquisition target. Our investment due diligence ​included undertaking a deep dive on all relevant service lines. This covered…
Comprehensive due diligence on joint venture partners
Overview Our client originates and invests in offshore wind projects. It was looking to set up a joint venture (JV) to develop a floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea. It asked BVGA to carry out due diligence on potential joint venture partners. We held workshops with the client…
Third party due diligence for 20 MW wind turbine component design
Overview The National Composites Centre was developing designs for composite alternatives to steel and cast iron components. It sought technical direction in a range of areas. We provided third party due diligence than included feedback on design bases and educated its team in relevant considerations and design drivers. We introduced…
Private equity acquisition due diligence
Overview Our client was looking to invest in a blade inspection and repair business. We undertook a market analysis market, a competitor analysis, and a competency analysis. This supported the valuation and bidding strategy elements of this acquisition due diligence This included interpretation and commentary around the dynamics in the…