Utilities - Electricity/Hydroelectricity/Wind Farms
The European Union has adopted an indicative target for renewable energy of 12% of gross domestic energy consumption and 22% of electricity consumption by 2010 (Directive 2001/77/EC). This has radically changed the way we are planning future energy consumption. Knowles understands the changes and have excellent working relationships with many of the large providers of future renewable energy. We are on target to become part of this renewable energy from Wind Turbines with developments holding from 5 to over 100 turbines.
The World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) recently argued:
"Diversify energy supply by developing advanced, cleaner, more efficient, affordable and cost-effective energy technologies, including fossil fuel technologies and renewable energy technologies, hydro included, and their transfer to developing countries on concessional terms as mutually agreed. With a sense of urgency, substantially increase the global share of renewable energy sources with the objective of increasing its contribution to total energy supply, recognising the role of national and voluntary regional targets as well as initiatives, where they exist, and ensuring that energy policies are supportive to developing countries' efforts to eradicate poverty, and regularly evaluate available data to review progress to this end".
Knowles believes the way ahead is to embrace sustainable renewable energy and are dedicated to helping this sector achieve the targets set by the EU and World organisations.
The importance within the energy sector is to retain and improve upon market share, especially when intense competition means production must by maximized but in a cost effective manner. The impact of cost drivers such as speed to market, world-class safety targets, environmental impact and changing technology requires both robust estimating and intelligent procurement are embraced by many of Knowles core services.
At Knowles, we have experience both globally and within the UK, from successfully completing 100's of energy commissions.
Should you have a problem you would like to discuss or require more information on Knowles services aligned to this business sector please contact
info@jrknowles.com
