Sustainable energy can be a diverse and risky field. Our experience underlines the importance of a structured approach to examining technical, market and value criteria. Our depth of knowledge in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries enables us to evaluate a proposed project in its competitive environment. Our broad, high-level awareness makes it possible for us to offer a rigorous segment-specific examination of specific ventures and their key attributes.

SGA clients range from large multinational financial institutions to small venture capital firms. Since 1988, our services have been offered to investors examining plans for renewable generation facilities and new technology ventures.

We advise:

• Banks
• Private equity firms
• Venture capitalists
• Institutional investors
• Industry
• Government

SGA experience includes:

• Due Diligence for remote renewable-diesel hybrid generation in Ontario communities
• Due Diligence: Proposal evaluation for technical, financial and corporate standards
• Green Power from Wind
• Energy Service Contract (ESC) assessment and management services
• PV for Pipelines: Technical Marketing Study

We augment our clients’ expertise in key due diligence areas:

Technological Feasibility

• Development and testing is accurately portrayed
• Key technological risks and challenges are accounted for and suitable plans are in place to deal with them
• Carbon reduction potential

Market Assessment

• Market size, penetration rates and profitability
• Regulatory and competitive environments

Cash Flow and Value Assessment

• Potential carbon trading revenues
• Examining projected energy rates given regulatory volatility
• Provide techniques specific to energy project valuation