Renewables in the power sector

As the world’s largest and most capable sustainability consulting firm, ERM is accelerating the power sector’s clean energy transition while minimizing risk and maximizing value.

Navigate an increasingly complex renewables market

Renewable energy developers and producers are critical to the global energy transition and the attainment of net zero goals. To deploy clean energy at pace, they need to adapt to evolving regulations, geopolitical drivers, and supply chain challenges.

The spectrum of renewable energy production is expanding. Power-generation developers and producers require access to broad technical expertise and advice that spans wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, green hydrogen, wave and tidal power.

Building new solar and wind generation assets can be costly and complex. Assessing sites, acquiring permits, consulting stakeholders and sourcing finance takes time. A lack of resource and expertise can impact implementation schedules and value creation.

As renewable energy production grows, so does the need for integration with modernized grid infrastructure. The development of utility-scale battery energy storage systems is also critical for accelerating the transition.

Amplify renewables strategies and outcomes with expert advice and cost-effective solutions from ERM

Accelerate decarbonization - ERM combines strategic transformation with technical delivery capabilities to assist the renewable energy industry and individual companies with transitioning to low-carbon solutions and meeting decarbonization goals.

Deliver at scale - From project origination to construction and operational compliance, ERM takes a holistic approach when supporting renewable energy developers, owners and operators. We help clients rapidly develop and deploy renewable assets at scale. By offering advisory and capital project delivery support at every level of the organization and at every decision gateway, we minimize risk and maximize value.

Strengthen communication and compliance - ERM has extensive experience in navigating regulatory frameworks and engaging stakeholders. We use digital solutions and data insights to maintain compliance, enhance communication and boost operational efficiency

Access finance - ERM helps renewable developers prepare for financing with due diligence activities and documentation to support project progress. Our decarbonization forecasting services provide insights into future energy demand, supporting the transition to renewables and safeguarding return on investment.

ERM provides expert advice and innovative solutions across the renewables landscape. Discover how we help clients overcome today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

Transition faster

ERM partners with utilities and corporates to explore how solar can be harnessed to accelerate the energy transition. From market and demand assessments to financial and project viability studies, we help clients make informed investment decisions and progress decarbonization goals.

Maximize value

We combine strategic advice with technical capabilities and digital solutions to help clients swiftly operationalize their solar projects. From market entry and site acquisition through permitting, construction and operation, ERM partners with clients to efficiently develop solar projects at scale.

De-risk financial transactions

Our due diligence experts support clients when acquiring and selling solar assets. With deep technical expertise across the energy industry, we help companies de-risk transactions and mapping constrains.

Make informed investments

ERM assists renewable energy clients with prospecting and developing new onshore and offshore wind projects. From energy yield and environmental constraints assessments to grid connections and offtake agreements, we help to evaluate the viability and profitability of investments.

Mitigate project risks

We make it easier for clients to navigate the regulatory landscape for wind projects around the world. Our experts simplify project development and deployment by helping clients understand new markets and supply chains, secure construction and planning permits, facilitate community acceptance, and mitigate ESG risks.

Optimize operations

ERM’s services span the entire project lifecycle – from evaluating sites and recommending sustainable finance options to operationalizing wind assets and safeguarding ongoing compliance. Our experts provide power companies with trusted advice, enabling them to boost safety, efficiency and profitability.

Simplify permitting and licensing

ERM’s experts help clients overcome complex biological, cultural, land use and stakeholder challenges to enable effective routing of transmission and distribution lines. We support developers and utilities with licensing and permitting at every step in the process.

Execute successful transactions

We de-risk acquisitions and mergers by providing due diligence services. We evaluate technical, regulatory, environmental and financial factors, enabling companies to make informed investments and execute successful transactions.

Prevent project delays

We help renewable energy developers navigate regulatory complexities, land rights and community concerns associated with grid infrastructure projects. Our experienced team minimizes the risks associated with stakeholder conflicts, helping to prevent costly project delays.

Evaluate future energy scenarios

ERM creates high spatial resolution scenarios to evaluate demand and generation drivers. This helps network operators visualize the impact of different decarbonization pathways and make more informed planning decisions.

Boost efficiency and safety

Our services span the entire lifecycle for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). From site selection and acquisition due diligence to permitting and construction management, market review and techno economic analysis, we help BESS developers optimize efficiency, safety and capacity.

Accelerate development

ERM supports the environmental and land use evaluation process for new BESS implementations. We accelerate development by assisting with feasibility studies, impact assessments, permit applications and stakeholder communications.

Simplify integration

We harness the potential of BESS to support renewable energy projects by assisting with co-location siting and integration. This helps to improve grid stability and reliability and enhance energy security.

Renewables: achieve better outcomes with ERM

Siting and land and right of way services

Field studies, permitting and planning

Interconnection planning

Due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and transactions

Environmental Impact Assessments

Land use permitting and hearing support

Sustainable finance and ESG risk management

Market entry studies

Stakeholder mapping and engagement

Construction management and safety oversight

Outcomes

Boost commercial advantage

Improve operational efficiency

Build more sustainable business models

Contribute to decarbonization targets

Renewables and Power

ERM is at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. We provide strategic and tactical solutions that help accelerate the sustainable transformation of the power industry. Our renewables experts support organizations as they adapt to evolving technologies, best practices, targets and regulations.  

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