Intelligence

Overview

We provide in-depth data and analytics of the global renewable energy market. We represent the critical differentiator of unrivalled research and consulting services in renewable energy. Accurate and insightful data is at the heart of our value proposition. We specialise in renewable energy research that promotes clarity and results. We provide up-to-date insights into the wind power market, wind supply chain, and green hydrogen space helping you make informed choices in today’s competitive environment. With strong relationships, strict data management, and exclusive datasets, we offer practical wind power research that guides you towards intelligent decisions and a more sustainable future.

Sub-Services

Our Intelligence Services include:

Wind Power Research Reports

Global Wind Market Forecast – Global wind turbine installation forecast for the next 10 years – by region and country, onshore and offshore. Assessed through analysis of multiple factors, including market dynamics, regulatory framework, renewable energy and wind-specific targets, investments, project pipelines, supply chain landscape, technology evolution and cost competitiveness.

Global Wind Turbine Technology Forecast – Analysis of individual wind turbine OEM’s strategic technical developments and innovation on component-level, including competitive dynamics, demand potential, supply chain availability, R&D spendings, and technology costs. Covers blades, gearboxes, generators, converters and controls, main bearings, pitch and yaw bearings, and towers.

Global Wind Supplier Landscape – Analysis of wind turbine component-level demand and supply dynamics, cost breakdowns, future bottlenecks , in-house manufacturing and out-sourcing trends, local content requirements, and component suppliers’ commercial market position. Covers blades, gearboxes, generators, converters and controls, main bearings, pitch and yaw bearings, towers, castings and forgings.

Global Wind Supplier Forecast – Wind turbine OEMs’ market positioning and competitiveness in the next 10 years – by region and country, onshore and offshore. Deep dive on country-level for Tier 1 and 2 wind turbine OEMs, including positioning, technology, pipeline and competitive edge.

Market Updates: Key News and Impact Analysis – Ad-hoc market updates and key news in the Global Wind and Green Hydrogen market. This report offers insights into key economic indicators, policy decisions, supply chain-, technology-, and market trends.

Wind Power Research Databases

Global Wind Market Forecast Database – Wind turbine installation forecast in MWs and Units in 80+ onshore and offshore markets for previous year, current year and the next 10 years.

Global Wind Turbine Technology Database – Global wind turbine model database covering both prototypes and commercial wind turbines for onshore and offshore.

Global Wind Supplier Landscape Database – Wind turbine sub-suppliers’ production capacity in MWs and Units. Covers gearboxes, generators, converters, main bearings, pitch and yaw bearings, towers, castings and forgings.

Global Wind Supplier Forecast Database – Individual wind turbine OEMs’ installations in MWs and Units in 100+ markets for previous year, current year and the next 10 years. By region and country, onshore and offshore, and by turbine type.

Global Wind Turbine Order Tracking Database – Individual wind turbine OEMs’ order intake on project-level. Covers all announced projects globally (excl. China).

Global Wind Turbine Nacelles Database – Wind turbine OEMs’ nacelle production capacity in MWs and Units by production facility, including MW class rating for both onshore and offshore.

Global Wind Turbine Blades Database – Wind turbine OEMs’ and independent blade suppliers’ production capacity in MWs and Units by production facility for both onshore and offshore.

Green Hydrogen Research

In the rapidly evolving green hydrogen landscape, Brinckmann supports clients with independent, data-driven insight into how the market is developing. Our research is built on extensive data coverage across market development and project pipelines, providing a robust foundation for understanding risks, opportunities, and emerging market structures.

Global Green Hydrogen Market Summary – Actionable market intelligence on green hydrogen execution – tracking projects under construction, regional FID momentum, offtake commitments in regulated sectors, and critical developments across the electrolyser and supply chain.

Global Green Hydrogen Project Pipeline Database – List of 1000+ global green hydrogen projects in various stages.

Data Platform

We provide access to a structured data platform that consolidates market, policy, technology, and project information across global wind and green hydrogen markets. Clients use this as a single source of truth to underpin strategy development, portfolio planning, commercial due diligence, and board‑level reporting.

Research Packages

If you would like a demonstration of our Market Intelligence platforms, please feel free to contact any of the team members listed below.

Carsten Brinck

Chief Commercial Officer

Carsten Brinck is Chief Commercial Officer and serves on the Board of CoralPoint International Limited. He is a seasoned executive and consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience in the renewable energy sector. Carsten is Managing Partner of Brinckmann Group (a CoralPoint group company), where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and leads complex advisory mandates for investors, developers, and industrial clients across global markets. He brings deep commercial advisory expertise complemented by a strong technical foundation – delivering high-value, actionable insights across the renewable energy value chain. Carsten’s advisory work is rooted in deep experience across the full project lifecycle – from early-stage development and permitting through construction, operations, and asset transaction. He supports clients in navigating complex project phases with strategic and operational insight. Building on this foundation, he adds further value through strong capabilities in market intelligence and supply chain strategy, helping clients interpret industry dynamics, evaluate cost structures, and position effectively in evolving regulatory and commercial environments. He also brings a robust track record in project acquisitions and M&A transactional support, advising on due diligence, commercial assessments, and deal execution in renewable energy markets. With projects delivered in more than 30 countries, Carsten combines global market knowledge with sector-specific operational expertise. He is a trusted senior advisor to private equity firms, infrastructure funds, utilities, OEMs, and independent developers – helping clients make sound strategic and investment decisions, optimise portfolios, and drive sustainable growth. Prior to founding Brinckmann, Carsten held various leadership roles including Chief Service Officer at KK Wind Solutions, Chief Commercial Officer at Connected Wind Services, and Chief Operations Officer at Suzlon Wind Energy A/S. He started his career in the Wind industry at NEG Micon and Vestas.

Deepak Chinnapa

Global Service Lead - Strategy & Commercial Advisory

Deepak is a Partner based in our Hamburg office and leads the firm’s global strategy and commercial consulting practice. He joined Brinckmann in 2021 having spent more than a decade in the renewable energy sector within research and consulting. Deepak brings strong industry know-how and advises companies across the renewable energy value chain. Within consulting, Deepak advises a string of companies such as Asset Owners, Developers, Institutional Investors, PE Funds and Supply Chain Players, present across the value chain on key topics across the energy transition landscape. He has extensive experience in supporting companies on commercial due diligence work covering component and service-related M&A opportunities and provides analysis on the market and technology-related forecasts, asset owner strategies, and policy and regulatory developments. Prior to joining Brinckmann, Deepak worked as a Managing Consultant in Wood Mackenzie’s power and renewable business where he provided advisory services covering the wind, solar PV, energy storage, and power markets. In the past, he also worked in the wealth management divisions of Citibank and JP Morgan Chase in India. Deepak holds a B.SC in Business from St. Josephs College of Commerce in India and an MBA from Aarhus University, Denmark.

Lee Clarke

Partner

Dr Lee Clarke is a Partner and leads on Corporate Development activity for CoralPoint. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the energy industry, with a broad range of executive management, commercial, operational, and strategy experience.​ Lee is an expert in market analysis, commercial strategy, and business building and transformation. He has a proven track record in directing large, complex, and multi-disciplinary teams and projects.​ With experience spanning both major investor-owned utilities and within the consultancy sector, Lee has held multiple energy industry leadership roles and has led some of the largest renewable energy development projects. This includes serving as project director of a complex, international offshore wind joint venture. In addition to renewable energy development, he has extensive experience in corporate strategy, energy markets and policy, corporate affairs and regulation, and power project mergers and acquisitions. Dr Clarke has also led corporate venturing activities, launching significant new businesses within large corporations. Consultancy assignments have included commercial support to equipment suppliers, leading technical due diligence, and providing strategic advice for new market entry. Dr Clarke also has experience serving in the public sector, holding a senior energy markets role within a multilateral international agency.​ Dr Clarke trained as a geologist and is also qualified to post graduate level in environmental impact assessment. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London (FGS) and a Professional Member of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (MIMMM). He has attended business and executive leadership courses at Warwick Business School, IMD Switzerland, and ESMT Berlin.

Harriet Austin

Partner and Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff, Harriet’s role is to keep the business and its executive team laser-focused on the firm’s top priorities, amplify our impact with clients and staff, and translate ideas and strategies into concrete actions. Harriet’s superpowers influence almost every aspect of the business, from corporate strategy and operational efficiency to marketing and sales. Harriet is a master at influencing and engaging stakeholders and has a unique ability to ‘see round corners’. In addition to leading several cross-functional workstreams, she takes special responsibility for shaping the company’s people agenda. Harriet brings nearly two decades of experience in marketing, sales, finance, and executive assistant roles at C-level with organisations including BMW, Lenovo, and most recently ERM. At ERM, she spent 3½ years as a Senior Manager and EA to the Global Lead for Renewables, driving the commercial programme for one of the largest and most successful teams. Beyond her passion for accelerating the energy transition, Harriet loves all things equestrian and is known for making a mean margarita at CoralPoint team events.