Windpower Consultancy Company

BTM Consult

"BTM Consult, a part of Navigant - specializes in impartial and independent wind-industry research. Founded in 1986, BTM Consult has more than two decades of experience in the wind energy sector. In December 2010, BTM Consult joined Navigant, further broadening the global wind-energy service offerings we provide our clients.

The experts of BTM Consult have been working in the wind energy market since 1979.

Our expanded wind energy services include:
  - International wind market research
  - Strategy and planning
  - Operational improvement
  - Project specific services including: evaluating Requests for Proposals for wind energy; due diligence for new technolo¬gies or project acquisitions; negotiating Engineering, Procurement & Construction Agreements or other project documents; transmission constraint and load flow analyses; fatal flaw analysis; forward price curves for RECs and locational energy pricing; construction compliance planning; dispute resolution and litigation support

As the premier forecaster and data source for the international wind industry, we have developed close relationships throughout the global wind industry. This enables us to follow international policy developments closely and to assist with technology transfer and establishment of local joint ventures." ... more

GL Garrad Hassan

"GL Garrad Hassan is the world's largest independent renewable energy consultancy. The recognised authority on wind for many years, it is now at the forefront of the offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar sectors too.

GL Garrad Hassan is the world's largest renewable energy consultancy. It offers independent technical and engineering services, products, and training courses to the onshore and offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar sectors. Although the GL Garrad Hassan name is new, the company has a rich heritage. It is borne of the integration of specialist companies that, united under a single brand, form the renewable energy consulting division of the GL Group. GL Garrad Hassan is a consulting company; it has no equity stake in any device or project. This rule of operation is central to its philosophy, something which sets it apart from many other players and underlines its independence.

With a network of local experts around the world, GL Garrad Hassan's global perspective is informed by local understanding and local resource. The company is uniquely placed to understand the interplay between the technology, geography and environmental conditions, which determine the engineering solutions, and also the policy, economics and regulation, which determine the markets. As a result, its services provide real added-value for clients. When it comes to credentials, GL Garrad Hassan has plenty: it has been the technical authority on wind power for nearly thirty years; its experts are at the forefront of developments in the wave and tidal sector and its achievements in the field of mechanical renewables are now being replicated in solar, its most rapidly growing sector." more

Birch Tree Capital

"Since 2004, Birch Tree Capital has assisted investors and others in financing renewable electric power generation projects. We “wrote the book” on wind financing structures in 2007 for the United States Department of Energy (see our Resources page). We help close limited-recourse equity and debt financing for well-structured projects.

Our clients circle the negotiating table. They include strategic equity investors, institutional tax-oriented investors, developers, clean energy funds, municipalities, state energy agencies, federal energy labs, investment banks, and commercial lenders. We specialize in relationship investing, where the interests of the developer and financiers are aligned. Successful closings encourage mutual interest in follow-on opportunities and thereby shared savings in future transaction costs and effort. In today’s market, with constrained margins on all sides, success is measured not just in terms of the immediate deal, but in the willingness of the parties to return to finance additional projects. We tailor our services to meet the needs of our clients." ... more

Chinook Wind
"Chinook Wind is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in wind energy applications. Our experienced staff of independent engineers has a broad range of expertise that allows them to see the "big picture." We wade through the technical details to extract practical information that can be used for critical business decision making. We work collaboratively with a variety of engineers and other consultants to provide a full range of services. Chinook Wind is a member of the American Wind Energy Association and represents the United States on the IEC committee currently revising the wind turbine power performance testing standard. Our clients trust us to provide confidential, high quality service.

Chinook Wind has been a valuable partner to KeyBank's wind practice. When putting capital at risk or syndicating loans to other banks, lenders lean heavily on the work of independent engineers. Ultimately, our reputation, integrity and money are on the line when we use an IE report and, because of that, we need a final product that is accurate, professional and detailed. Chinook Wind's work definitely fits that bill." ... more

WindPM delivers a comprehensive suite of consulting and project management services to the Wind energy market from feasibility stage through to wind farm operation and maintenance. It creates a "one stop powerhouse" of technical knowledge and unrivalled capability to ensure the successful, efficient planning, construction and operation and maintenance of wind farms across Ireland and Europe.

WPAC Ltd, Aviation Consultants to the Wind Energy Industry

"When developing a wind farm either on or offshore, there can be significant aviation issues that need to be identified, assessed and where necessary mitigated.

Our mission is to help developers and their planning teams avoid sites where aviation constraints are insurmountable and develop those where aviation issues are manageable, through mitigation and negotiation with aviation stakeholders.

Our knowledge of the operational and technical impacts of wind turbines on all aspects of aviation is unrivalled.

We have an excellent understanding of the complete range of MOD and civil aviation activities together with comprehensive knowledge of the policy and regulatory issues relating to wind farms and aviation.

We provide developers with a complete aviation consultancy service from initial site selection all the way through to provision of expert witness evidence at planning inquiries." ... more

Caminus Energy Consultancy Ltd.

"At Caminus Renewable Energy Consultancy we are specialists in the development of renewable energy opportunities such as Combined Heat and Power, wind power and waste-to-energy projects.

We can provide advice, project development, feasibility studies and financial appraisals to enable viable schemes to develop.

In our remit we prepare and submit planning applications and carry out associated environmental assessments to drive a positive decision.

Our clients include:

  - Major companies seeking to reduce their net energy costs and make an environmental statement.
  - Companies with multiple sites, both in the UK and/or Europe, who are seeking the best location to develop renewable energy schemes.
  - Landowners seeking to farm the wind without giving their rights and income streams to developers.

Caminus Energy, who are approved by the Carbon Trust in a wide range of energy disciplines, are not developers and do not have any links to suppliers of equipment or services, so can provide their clients with independent, unbiased advice.

The principal of Caminus is Dr Tony Benson, who has worked in the energy sector for 35 years - initially as a research scientist and subsequently as business development manager for major companies." ... more

Global Wind Energy

"Global Wind Energy, a French company based in Paris, was founded in 2002 by Per B. Andersen and César Nahas to promote and sell wind turbines manufactured by VESTAS. Ever since, it has acquired an intensive experience in wind energy and started acting as a consulting company for both private investors and public entities as well as foreign governments.

Global Wind Energy has formed different entities and joint ventures in Denmark, Bulgaria, Lebanon, USA and is working on expanding its presence in ASEAN

From wind measurement campaign and analyses, wind Atlas performance, to wind farm project implementation and turbine supply, Global Wind Energy offers complete comprehensive services that maximize our customers’ approach to the high yield industry.

Global Wind Energy acts as a link between project promoters and investors and is capable of satisfying most requests. Global Wind Energy's main services include the following:

  - Wind farm project implementation and management
  - Wind measurement campaign and analysis (Wind Atlas)
  - Wind turbine supply
  - Project funding
  - Business implementation and policy advice" ... more

EAPC Wind Energy Services, LLC

"Since the early 1970's, EAPC Wind consultants have been involved in making renewable wind energy viable for developers, landowners, universities, municipalities, and major corporations throughout several countries. Collectively, EAPC Wind and its staff have provided services to over 25,000 MWs of wind energy projects in all stages of development.

The EAPC Wind team understands and has been involved with project development and site screening studies across a multitude of projects nation-wide and throughout the world. This wide breadth of skills allows our team to provide WindPole with insight into future development activities while predicting potential wind farm locations.

Our Vermont Company

EAPC Wind, based in Norwich, Vermont is a partnership between Vermont Windpower International of Norwich, Vermont and of EAPC Architects and Engineers (EAPC A&E) of Grand Forks, North Dakota. EAPC A&E focuses on architecture and planning, interior design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, bond issue preparation, construction management services, forensic engineering as well as construction management and plant maintenance planning services. The company is rapidly growing with a staff of more than 100 professionals and offices in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, and Jamestown, North Dakota and Bemidji, Minnesota."... more

"Wind Energy Consulting & Contracting, Inc., (WECC)

"Formed in January 2006, Wind Energy Consulting & Contracting, Inc., (WECC) provides turn-key services for wind projects large and small. By merging consultative, scientific, and contracting expertise, we can carry wind projects successfully from start to finish - From Beginning To Wind.

At WECC, we have a strong belief that a product or service is nothing without the people who provide it. Combined, the diversity, talent, and values of the people at WECC are the reasons for the success of our business and our clients endeavor.

The WECC approach

We don't sell. We consult. And therefore our approach to each and every project is to engineer customized solutions with our client's best interest in mind. If we can't build a solution that fits your needs, we say so.

In this industry, cookie-cutters solutions just don't cut it. our unique approach draws on the diversity and talents of our entire team, to deliver on our promise - exceeding your expectations." ... more