Advisory Services
De-risking lenders, investors and developer’s investments through due diligence, analysis and financial services
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Getting the technicalities right can be the difference between an average and well-performing project. Renewable energy might be advanced in many markets but project risks still require careful evaluation to deliver the best possible performance - both technically and financially. Our advisory expertise spans analysis, risk management, due diligence, technical advisory and financial services - all of which come together to deliver better energy projects. Our consultants hold a great depth of experience, leveraging relationships with our international teams to share global expertise. Hear more from one of our consultants in the following video or explore our Advisory Services in the above drop down menu. |
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Our clients trust us to deliver robust and accurate technical assessment of the project that they're looking to buy, sell or build, that's why we have consulted on thousands of projects globally. As lender's technical advisor (LTA), we get involved at an early stage so that the project risks are identified and mitigated from the outset. When we're performing acquisition due diligence, clients rely on us for our independence - to give the most accurate picture of a project whether it's still a greenfield site or operational. Clients who are selling off part of or their entire project trust us to cover all technical bases so that they get the best return on investment on their project. |
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Find out what our colleagues and clients think makes a good technical advisor in the video below...
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Energy yield is the main driver of asset value. That’s why we get involved in energy projects at such an early stage. We deliver validated, defensible results and advice across wind and solar, both on and offshore, during pre-construction and operation. Our analysis has supported thousands of projects through concept, development, financing, operation and M&A, making projects bankable and better performing. |
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What is good wind analysis?
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Every energy infrastructure project is unique so having the right set of advisors - finance, insurance, tax and technical - can create a strong project from the outset. Our experience spans lenders’ advisor, refinancing, acquisition, vendor and portfolio acquisition assignments, so we have great insights from all angles. K2M's specialists have personal track records that feature hundreds of due diligence mandates delivered over several years of experience, including some of the most complex energy projects in the world. Everyone has “hands-on”project development or construction experience, from developing onshore wind farms in south-east Asia to fulfilling the role of turbine package manager for offshore wind farms. Our effective communication, real world experience, market insight and commercial and technical perspective make us more than just a technical advisor and more of a strategic partner. |
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Find out what our clients think makes a good technical advisor
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Planning and executing a successful wind or solar project is highly complex and without the right financing model, nothing can be built. We see financial services as an integrated part of developing renewable energy projects, such as project finance structure, financial modeling, capital raising, sale and purchase of assets and refinancing. We help provide debt and equity finance, financial modeling, sale and purchase of assets and refinancing. Our global experienced team has extensive relations with investors and lenders, providing you as a developer with the right level of access to capital. As an investor, we can support you with access to projects, evaluation and financing. |
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News, views and insights
K2 Management (K2M), a leading global renewable energy engineering and project management consultancy, has completed due diligence on Taiwanese insurer Cathay Life’s investment in Greater Changhua 4 – a 583MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Cathay Life has now become a 50% shareholder in the project alongside Ørsted, a leading Danish renewable energy company.
Offshore wind projects, irrespective of their scale and location, are inherently intricate. They involve a multitude of technical, financial, planning, and construction considerations, each with unique complexities that necessitate thorough scrutiny from financing parties. This scrutiny typically involves extensive due diligence conducted by third-party experts, covering technical, legal, environmental, social, and other verifications across all project facets.
How we add value to our clients
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Its floating wind..
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Pre-construction projects: The battle to reduce uncertainty and improve business case bankability.
The evolving nature of the renewable energy market means that K2 Management experiences first-hand the challenges faced in the development and pre-construction stages of project in the renewables industry.
This report delves into some of the trends and challenges that we see the industry facing on projects across the globe and reflecting on solutions and practices that are being implemented to combat these challenges.