Energy Focus – Latest Issue

Demonstrating that investments into decarbonisation and the energy transition are still worthwhile has been tough recently. Ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenge and confusion are scary for both project developers and financiers. But inactivity is the enemy of progress and fear fuels inertia.

However, there are many that realise the energy transition is a worthy mission – one that can provide significant and lasting results for individuals, businesses, the environment, and the balance sheet.

Vattenfall has made its vision clear – fossil freedom. At the same time, it continues to post impressive results. Right now, the company is celebrating start of construction on a major offshore wind park in Germany, inauguration of a solar parks in Germany and Sweden, the building on onshore wind capacity in the UK, and the acquisition of a fast-charging business in the auto industry. Through all of this, the company has made strong profit and is more equipped than ever to generate and distribute in a greener way that ever before.

Dajin Offshore is a leading steel supplier of components to the European offshore wind market. The company is investing heavily in its Chinese sites to ensure they are recognised for world-class quality. SVP Peter Li tells us that Dajin continues to pick up new orders and, even though the European sector is challenged, it remains a highly attractive market.

Argent Energy produces biofuels for the European market from sites in the UK and the Netherlands. These fuels drop straight into diesel engines as a like for like replacement, reducing emissions dramatically. The company continues to invest in capacity and progress because it makes both moral and financial sense.

The story is the same for the Time To ACT group – home to GreenSpur, Diffusion Alloys, and MTE Heat Treatment – which has a long-term vision around offshore wind and hydrogen. The group’s innovative technology is game changing for these sectors and COO Jason Moody tells us that a patient approach will see it through any current slowdowns.

Continuing to invest, carrying on with projects, believing in the transition as a cultural shift rather than a costly legislation is what separates true pioneers from the rest. Get in touch and tell us how your business is seeing the bigger picture. We’re always online at LinkedIn.