Technical Advisory
Smart decisions start with expert insight.
Make confident investment decisions at every stage of the wind farm lifecycle – from project development to life extension or repower.
Technical Advisory
New wind projects represent significant investments with complex variables that can make or break profitability.
Development teams need trusted advisors who understand both the technical intricacies and financial implications of every decision. Our technical advisory services provide the strategic guidance that turns promising opportunities into successful wind developments.
We become an extension of your development team, providing comprehensive financial modelling and resource assessments that give you confidence in your investment decisions.
How we help
Through detailed risk analysis and strategic recommendations, we help you navigate the complexities of wind farm development while protecting your capital and maximising long-term returns.
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OPEX Forecasting
Unlock the power of data-driven forecasts to enhance wind farm financial planning and operational decision-making.
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Turbine Technology Review
Go beyond manufacturer claims with our unbiased, data-driven turbine technology reviews, leveraging our 75+ GW operational database and advanced analytical capabilities.
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Supplier Quality Audit
Quality you can see. Confidence you can prove. Ensure component quality before it ever reaches the field.
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Life Extension Consultancy
We combine analytical assessment, data-driven analysis and field inspection to provide actionable recommendations for extending operational life – safely and economically.
The team
Meet your Technical Advisory team
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Justin Burns
Analytics Engineer
Justin has been working in mechanical design, system testing, manufacturing, data analytics, and project management since 2017. His professional journey has encompassed dynamic roles in the wind turbine, consumer electronics, and HVAC industries, reflecting his passion for driving innovation and achieving excellence.
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Colin McNichols MEng
VP Engineering (North America)
Colin holds a master’s in mechanical engineering and has worked in the wind industry since 2011. Having started out specialising in gearbox design, he has focused on engineering consulting, analysis and hardware installs at ONYX since 2014.
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Gareth Morris
Engineering Manager (Europe & LatAm)
Gareth is a mechanical engineer with expertise in wind turbine reliability, inspections and predictive maintenance. Drawing on his background in military aviation and a general engineering degree, he specialises in offshore operations and asset management.
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Kyunghyun Lee
Engineering Manager (Asia-Pacific)
Kyunghyun has a master’s in wind characterisation and has been with ONYX Insight - through Romax initially - since 2012. Today, he takes charge of consulting and project management in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Jesse Graeter
Principal Engineer
Jesse entered wind in 2008 as a design engineer at GE followed by joining ONYX in 2013. His consultancy role includes instrumentation, failure investigations, monitoring R&D, and reliability engineering. He’s a licensed professional engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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Dr. Robin Elliott
Principal Engineer, Data Analytics
Robin is responsible for working with owners and operators of onshore and offshore wind farms on the development and implementation of prognostic life models, reducing the cost of O&M and developing risk mitigating solutions.
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Justin Burns
Analytics Engineer
Justin has been working in mechanical design, system testing, manufacturing, data analytics, and project management since 2017. His professional journey has encompassed dynamic roles in the wind turbine, consumer electronics, and HVAC industries, reflecting his passion for driving innovation and achieving excellence.
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Colin McNichols MEng
VP Engineering (North America)
Colin holds a master’s in mechanical engineering and has worked in the wind industry since 2011. Having started out specialising in gearbox design, he has focused on engineering consulting, analysis and hardware installs at ONYX since 2014.
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Gareth Morris
Engineering Manager (Europe & LatAm)
Gareth is a mechanical engineer with expertise in wind turbine reliability, inspections and predictive maintenance. Drawing on his background in military aviation and a general engineering degree, he specialises in offshore operations and asset management.
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Kyunghyun Lee
Engineering Manager (Asia-Pacific)
Kyunghyun has a master’s in wind characterisation and has been with ONYX Insight - through Romax initially - since 2012. Today, he takes charge of consulting and project management in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Jesse Graeter
Principal Engineer
Jesse entered wind in 2008 as a design engineer at GE followed by joining ONYX in 2013. His consultancy role includes instrumentation, failure investigations, monitoring R&D, and reliability engineering. He’s a licensed professional engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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Dr. Robin Elliott
Principal Engineer, Data Analytics
Robin is responsible for working with owners and operators of onshore and offshore wind farms on the development and implementation of prognostic life models, reducing the cost of O&M and developing risk mitigating solutions.