Energy, Utilities & Renewables · Risk, Resilience & Sustainability

Renewable Energy Advisory

Evaluate onsite and offsite renewable power with independent advice at every step

What it is

Renewable Energy Advisory

We provide independent engineering and commercial advice to industrial and commercial power users adopting renewable energy. Our work covers rooftop structural checks, generation modeling, owner-funded versus third-party-owned projects, power purchase agreements, utility interconnection, and EPC procurement.

Typical duration: 4 to 8 weeks for feasibility, procurement, and contract finalisation
Industry: Energy, Utilities & Renewables

The business problem

Why clients need this

Utility and interconnection requirements vary by service territory, EPC proposals are hard to compare, and power purchase agreements can carry risks that are not obvious at signing, from roof overloading to optimistic generation estimates.

01
Factory roofs may not have the capacity to carry solar arrays and wind uplift safely.
02
Developer PPAs can include tariff escalation clauses and weak performance guarantees.
03
Utility tariffs, interconnection requirements, and contract terms need careful financial and technical review.

Our approach

How we deliver it

1
Roof Structural & Electrical Study
Structural check of sheds and roofs for panel loads and wind uplift, and verification of transformer and evacuation capacity.
2
Generation Modelling
PVsyst modelling using satellite irradiance data, shading analysis, and realistic degradation assumptions.
3
Commercial Structuring
Comparison of owner-funded and third-party-owned models, power purchase agreements, and utility-specific interconnection feasibility.
4
Tendering & Quality Supervision
Technical specifications, EPC bid evaluation, and site inspection through installation and grid synchronisation.

Data & AI

How technology strengthens this service

Drone surveys capture roof geometry and nearby obstructions for shading analysis, and the resulting PVsyst models give a realistic generation estimate to test vendor proposals against.

How we use AI across our work

Typical deliverables

What you receive

Solar Feasibility & PVsyst Generation Report
Roof Structural Assessment & Strengthening Recommendations
EPC Tender Specification & Contract Package
PPA Financial Model with 25-Year Cash Flow & Savings Projections

Outcomes

What changes for you

A lower effective daytime power cost, with the savings case tested independently
EPC contracts with clear, enforceable generation and performance ratio guarantees
Roof capacity confirmed, or strengthening specified, before installation begins

Who it is for

Commercial & industrial power users (>500 kW connected load)
Warehouse & logistics park operators
University campuses & hospitals
Manufacturers with RE100 or customer renewable targets

FAQs

Common questions

What is the difference between owner-funded and third-party-owned solar?+

With an owner-funded project, your organization funds and owns the system. Under a third-party-owned arrangement, a provider funds and operates the system under a negotiated contract. The better fit depends on capital priorities, site conditions, and contract terms.

Can our factory roof support solar panels?+

We check the roof structure on site and, where needed, specify strengthening before installation so the building is not put at risk.

How does an offsite power purchase agreement work?+

An offsite power purchase agreement sets commercial terms for power from a separate generation project. Delivery, utility arrangements, pricing, and risk allocation depend on the project structure and applicable service-territory rules.