Independent Engineering

LOC Renewables’ due diligence services assess the technical risks of an offshore wind energy project and provide independent evaluations of project risks that developers, owners, investors and other parties can rely on.

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138 Offshore Wind
Projects

16 Countries

42.9GW Total Capacity

LOC Renewables’ due diligence services are provided from an experience base that includes technical contributions to more than 130 offshore wind projects, comprising more than 41GW of capacity. Our due diligence services ensure that all critical technical aspects of a project are independently evaluated and that associated mitigation measures are identified.

Our reviews target the technical aspects of a project, including:

Energy production estimates
Turbine technology
Support structure design
Access and availability assumptions
Cable technology
Electrical infrastructure
Installation plans
Civil engineering works

LOC Renewables’ scope can also include site visits, supplier audits, equipment inspections, vessel surveys and construction monitoring. Our wide range of technical expertise means that LOC Renewables can present a complete review of all technical issues relevant to the project and the parties involved.

New technologies and larger turbine sizes can bring substantial cost reductions to a project, but can increase project risk. LOC Renewables is well qualified to assess technical innovations in:

wind turbine technology
support structure design
electrical infrastructure
installation techniques
operations and maintenance services

Our unparalleled insight provides our clients with a thorough and independent review of technical advancements, enabling them to benefit from innovation at minimal additional risk.