Telkes Advisory

We provide expert advice to corporate energy buyers and developers on their most demanding projects in the ever-evolving energy landscape.

Over $5B

of PPA commitments negotiated for cement companies (Holcim), semiconductor manufacturers (GlobalFoundries) and global metal producers.

$1M-$10M

in annual savings achieved for each corporate project negotiated (without upfront investment when buyers commit to a PPA)

41 Projects

41 projects conducted worldwide.

3 GW

of solar and wind projects implemented for our clients

20 Countries

41 projects conducted in 20 countries worldwide.

80MW/360MWH

of battery projects implemented for our clients

Buy Side Services-Corporate Buyers

We offer comprehensive Buy Side Energy Advisory services designed to assist corporate buyers in developing onsite power projects. Our expert team guides you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth transition to sustainable energy solutions.

  • We conduct a detailed assessment of your energy needs and project potential, identifying the best opportunities for cost-effective and sustainable onsite power solutions. Our strategic planning ensures alignment with your business goals and regulatory requirements.

  • We assist in preparing and launching a Request for Proposal (RFP) tailored to your specific project. This process ensures you attract the best deals, setting the stage for successful project development.

  • Our team evaluates all submitted proposals, carefully reviewing technical, financial, and operational aspects to ensure you select the best-fit solutions that meet your objectives.

  • We perform a thorough technical and environmental feasibility analysis, ensuring that the proposed onsite power project is both practical and compliant with environmental standards.

  • We provide expert guidance during Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and lease contract negotiations, securing terms that are favorable and aligned with your long-term energy strategy.

  • From contract signing to project completion, we offer ongoing implementation support to ensure your onsite power project is successfully deployed, on time, and within budget.

Sell Side Services-Developers

We offer comprehensive Sell Side Energy Advisory services tailored to support developers in successfully implementing power projects. Our approach ensures that every stage of project development is strategically planned and optimized for maximum success. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key services we provide:

  • We help identify and evaluate new project opportunities, conducting detailed assessments of site viability, regulatory factors, and market conditions. Our team collaborates with developers to design actionable, efficient project plans that align with both market demand and long-term energy goals.

  • We conduct in-depth market research to provide a clear understanding of current and future energy trends, policy impacts, and competitive landscapes. This analysis is critical for positioning your project effectively in the evolving energy sector.

  • Our team meticulously reviews potential revenue streams, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), merchant markets, and ancillary services. We focus on identifying and securing sustainable, diverse revenue sources that strengthen the financial viability of your power projects.

  • We assist developers in crafting optimal financial frameworks for their projects. From debt and equity structuring to identifying potential investors and financing models, we ensure your projects are financially robust and investment-ready.

  • Leveraging our deep understanding of current legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), we provide expert analysis on maximizing your project's eligibility for federal tax credits, grants, and other financial incentives, ensuring greater cost savings and long-term returns.

Telkes develops Onsite Power Projects through a partnership with landowners, unlocking value and maximizing long term profits

•Phase 1: Strategy

Identify Opportunity & Define Strategy for Onsite Power Projects, considering:

  1. Existing contracts & site constraints

  2. Project configuration that maximizes value based on energy market needs

  3. Energy Goals:

    -Low Cost
    -Low Carbon
    -High Reliability

•Phase 2: Solution Design

Design Optimal Power Project

•Project design optimizing for landowner priorities and maximizing value (e.g., solar + storage)

•Internal approval by landowner committing to site lease in exchange for predefined profit

•Plan development & permitting with predefined milestones

•Phase 3: Implementation

Develop Power Project

•Final Design & power flow studies

•Interconnection & permitting

After Ready To Build:

•RFP to select investor to purchase project and pay Development Fee to Landowner (portion shared with Telkes).

•Investor will finance, build, own and operate project

•PPA Negotiation if landowner purchases electricity

•Oversee development

Trusted By:

MetalCo.

BeverageCo.

EnergyCo.

Telkes Energy Advisory Project Team

Andreas is an energy expert with a proven track record of bringing complex projects to fruition in diverse and challenging environments. He has closed over $5B worth of PPA transactions for power deals across 20 countries. Although most were in the US and Europe, Andreas also negotiated PPAs in Spanish (Latin America & Spain), Portuguese (Brazil) and French (France and Belgium). Prior to founding Telkes, Andreas worked for Holcim, Bain & Company, Schlumberger and energy startups Aqylon and LevelTen. Andreas has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Princeton and a Master’s in Renewable Energy Science from Ecole Polytechnique. Andreas speaks 8 languages. His mission is to advance renewable energy through innovative ways.

Andreas, our founder, is an energy professional with nearly 2 decades of experience leading power projects for utilities & investors. Known for his exceptional negotiation skills, Andreas meticulously evaluates all aspects of a project—technical, financial, and environmental—ensuring that the solutions provided are not only cost-effective but also aligned with the client’s long-term strategic goals. Whether negotiating contracts, securing financing, or mitigating project risks, Andreas is committed to achieving optimal results for all parties involved, fostering lasting partnerships in the process.

Our Team also comprises of:

•Local Power Expert

Our teams include experts with deep familiarity with the specific aspects of the state or country in which the client’s project is located. A strong track record working with utilities, investors and policymakers is required.

•1 or 2 Energy Analyst(s)

•Our analysts have 5+ years of experience implementing power projects. They are skilled at managing RFP processes, evaluating proposals, and generating interest in the client among developers, so that we obtain top quality proposals.

•Energy Lawyer

•Some of our clients require a legal expert to coordinate with their internal counsel. Our energy lawyer has the decades of sector experience that allow us to guide a client’s legal counsel through a first time PPA process.

  • “Our factory committed to a 20 year PPA to buy electricity from the onsite solar project that Telkes and their investor created. We are saving over $3M per year, because the PPA electricity price is 30% below the grid price. We achieved this with no money down, and Telkes guided us every step of the way from internal planning, RFP process, winner selection, PPA, lease and interconnection agreement negotiation, leading up to development and commissioning. We will now work with Telkes to do the same for our plants in Texas.”

    Head of Procurement of a large industrial company in the US

  • “Telkes helped us understand our energy options and implement solar projects across our European sites through PPAs. We did not have to make any upfront investment and are now saving over 1.5M EUR annually at each site, since the PPA price is so much cheaper than grid electricity. Telkes helped us structure and run an RFP and then to select a winner. Telkes then guided us through the PPA negotiation and project implementation. The Telkes team is now helping us with similar projects at our sites in the US.”

    VP of Operations of technology company in Europe