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2020VisionSolars near future
M&W Group Sees a World of Opportunity
Special Report
WindStreaM SolarMill A New Kind Of Hybrid
WaSte ManaGeMentIs Biogas Best?
top 10 Wind Turbine Suppliers
www.energydigital.com | November 2014
Kevin SmeadEditor
B E i t s h o r t t E r m , long term, or somewhere in between, trying to get a hold on whats to come is vital for not being surprised or thrown out of wack. This is exceptionally true for the energy sector, as forecasts and predictions for the future shape policy being made today. In our cover story this month, we gaze into our crystal ball (and by crystal ball, I mean reports and analysis) and try to see the near future of the solar industrywhose size is set to double by 2020. Its set to be an exciting few years for the industry, as global solar is looking to become a major economic driver. Perhaps most exciting, though, is the novel ways solar power is being utilized and how that will shape the long-term future of the industry. Also this month we feature WindStreams SolarMillan innovative hybrid of a solar panel and a wind turbine thats tackling a major issue in renewable energy. Well also look into biogas, a waste management solution that has the industry talking as they weigh its costs and benefits.Over in utilities, we discuss the potential for international expansion. Is it a growing utilitys best friend, or its worst nightmare?Finally, well look at the top 10 wind turbine suppliers by their market share.
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International expansion can be the next big step for a growing utility or its worst nightmare.
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The international boundary between
the U.S. and Canada
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For UtiLitiEs, intErnAtionAL expansion can be a tricky thing. It
means placing your assets in countries
other than your own and essentially
starting up a new business. For some
utilities, international expansion is
the key to growing your business
and remaining successful. For
others, it can be a mistake that ends
up in a substantial loss of funds.
What makes a utilitys expansion
successful, and what are some
companies that have successfully
gone beyond their borders?
Duke EnergyIn the U.S., duke energy is at the
top of the list when it comes to
utilities. The countrys largest
electrical power holding company,
duke energy is surprisingly
focused on primarily the U.S.
duke owns a whopping 58,200
MW of base-load and peak
energy generation in the U.S.
and services roughly 7.2 million
customers. Also noteworthy is
dukes large service area, which
spans 104,000 square miles.
With such a large service area,
it would make sense that duke
would want to stay put. However,
the company has expanded
into Latin America, canada,
and even Saudi Arabia.
dukes international subsidiary is
called duke energy International and
is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Most of its 4,900 MW of generation
capacity are in Latin America. The
company entered the region around
the turn of the twenty-first century and
has been highly successful ever since.
According to investing analyst
site Trefis, the company has been
successful in Latin America because
of the regions high growth potential
and high electricity prices in the
region, though drought could put
dukes Brazilian operationswhich are
primarily hydroelectricin Jeopardy.
If the drought continues in the next
year as well, it could potentially impact
the margins for dukes international
operations, Trefis writes. chile has
also been facing a drought in recent
times and this has slowed down
hydroelectric power generation in the
central part of the country. If this were
to persist into the future, the output
of dukes hydro-power operations in
the country could also be impacted.
While its certainly a big factor
in dukes international expansion,
Duke owns a whopping 58,200 MW of base-load and peak energy generation in the U.S. and services roughly 7.2 million customers
The Duke Energy headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina
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the utility has been very cautious
about its expansion, ensuring it has
a strong base of revenue in order to
weather more difficult times. duke
presents a great example of a utility
thats expanding internationally in
a smart fashion, while keeping its
homegrown business booming.
First UtilityBritains largest independent gas
and electric supplier First Utility is
also looking toward international
expansion. The company, which
has been around since 2008, has
been increasingly successful in
the U.K., but not wishes to take its
services to neighboring european
countries. Specifically, the group
is looking toward Germany, the
netherlands, Belgium, and north
America as possible areas for
future international expansion.
However, in order to do
that, they need the funds.
There are things we are interested
in doing like taking our business
model beyond the UK. raising
some capital to do that might be
something well consider in future,
chief executive Ian Mccaig said in a
telephone interview with reuters.
They have several options for raising
the capital for international expansion,
including putting the company on the
open market in the form of an IPO.
While these plans are not
finalized, the company certainly
knows what its looking for in terms
of somewhere to expand to.
We are looking at markets
where theres a deregulated
environment coupled with a low
level of price control intervention
from the state, Mccaig said.
Enels Salt Wells geothermal plant in Fallon, Nevada. The utilities operations span 40 countries
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essentially, First Utility is looking
for markets ready to take their energy
infrastructure to the next level.
Emerging MarketsFirst Utility isnt the only one looking
to emerging markets for potential
expansion. A number of european
utilities are looking to take their
business to fast-growing markets.
GdF Suez is a leader in harnessing
the potential of emerging markets.
Unlike duke or First Utility, the
company produces more energy
outside of its home market of France.
Its the largest energy producer in
the Middle east and the second
largest in Brazil. The companys
chief executive, Grard Mestrallet,
believes for utilities to see continued
success in the future, they need to
look outside of their home markets.
ninety per cent of incremental
energy demand will be outside
the Oecd, he said. In europe
and the US, energy demand is
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declining by 1-2 per cent, even
though economic growth is flat.
Italys enel is also looking
toward expanding into emerging
markets. Since the Italian power
market isnt particularly large,
the company has had to look
elsewhere to be successful.
Weve moved from being
an old lady in a small market
. . . to a multinational across
40 countries, Fulvio conti,
enels chief executive, said.
One company thats facing
expansion hardships is Germanys
Political and economic unrest in Turkey has also put some of its assets in jeopardy, as the cash flow from the country isnt necessarily a guarantee anymore. Similar problems are being encountered in Russia
Expansion can be a risk, especially when entering markets such as Turkey, which is experiencing political and economic unrest
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are being encountered in russia.
As a result of regulatory changes,
weak demand growth and currency
impacts, their returns there have
been lower than expected, Sofia
Savvantidou of citi said. Its too early
to judge whether its been a success.
So, international expansion
might not be the answer for
every utility, though there are
certainly some for who it has been
exceedingly successful.
While some utilities such as GDF Suez have succeeded in Brazil, others such as E.ON, who looked to offset losses at home, have not been as successful
e.On, who has recently expanded
into Brazil and Turkey. This was
preceded by an earlier move into
russia. While the expansion is
certainly beneficial, analysts predict
that it wont be enough to offset
e.Ons declining profits in Germany.
Political and economic unrest
in Turkey has also put some of its
assets in jeopardy, as the cash flow
from the country isnt necessarily a
guarantee anymore. Similar problems
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WindStreams innovative SolarMill is a new kind of hybridbringing together solar panels and wind turbines in one
efficient, space-saving unit.
The WindStream SolarMill. The unit features panels
atop vertical wind turbines
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WhEn it comEs to large-scale renewable, space can be an issue.
This is particularly true when it
comes to island nations. In recent
years, the first course of action has
been to look to offshore solutions,
be it wind or solar. development
in technology has driven this even
further, with the advent of floating
offshore installations allowing
renewable energy producers to
harness energy more effectively
and in places they might not
have been able to previously.
While this is certainly an innovative
solution to an unavoidable problem,
one company has approached it
from a different angle by combining
several forms of renewable energy
together to form a compact generating
device that takes up significantly less
space than its larger counterparts.
This new piece of hardware
comes from Indianas WindStream
Application of the SolarMill has been discussed in the residential and commerical sector
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Technologies. The SolarMill is a
hybrid solar panel and wind turbine
installation that has unmatched
energy density. The SolarMill can
also be deployed in markets where
there isnt enough solar or wind
potential to be worth deploying
one or the other on its own.
So, who is WindStream and
how is the SolarMill changing
the game when it comes to
renewable energy installations?
From Concept to CompletionWindStream got its start in 2008
with hopes of engineering and
designing a renewable energy
device that was accessible and
widely available on a global scale.
2009 saw the company set up its
r&d arm at the Purdue research
center in new Albany, Indiana.
WindStream allied itself with Purdue,
gaining support and resources
from the university. It needed all
the help it could get, as it aimed
to design a device that was not
only revolutionary, but needed to
be produced on a mass scale.
In 2011, with several years of
prototyping under its belt, the
company set up a production facility
The SolarMill is a hybrid solar panel and wind turbine installation that has unmatched energy density
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in north Vernon, Indiana, where it
still produces its turbines currently.
Since then, the company has
split its operations between
India/South Asia and the US.
Today, the company is still
expanding into emerging markets.
The Wind beneath Its PanelsBette Midler jokes aside, the SolarMill is
literally wind turbines with solar panels
on top. Its extremely compact, with its
1 panel units only 1.45m wide and .70m
deep. This compact size allows a large
number of them to fit in a small space.
There are different models with
multiple panels, but the design
essentially remains the same.
In addition to the space saving
measures of the panels, it also has a
number of other advantages. Because
of the hybrid nature of the panels,
it can produce power 24-hours a
day. WindStream touts the further
versatility of the hybrid panels by
noting their on and off grid capabilities.
The unit is also incredibly
durable, able to withstand
temperatures from -30c to 50c.
essentially, the device is designed
to be deployed in nearly environment
and be able to produce a substantial
Essentially, the device is designed to be deployed in nearly environment and be able to produce a substantial amount of energy
The single panel model of the SolarMill
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amount of energy. especially since
theres minimal maintenance required,
its a workable solution for making
renewable energy more accessible.
Meyers, Fletcher, and GordonThe most notable deployment of
SolarMill tech is on the Meyers,
Fletcher, and Gordon law firm in
Kingston, Jamaica. The installation,
which came online in late July, is
the world largest hybrid solar and
wind farm. It was a very lucrative
investment for the firm, since
theyre expecting to see returns on
their investment in only 4 years.
We have been at the forefront of the
Jamaican legal landscape for 70 years
and we are pleased to be continuing
that trend by leading in Jamaican
sustainability and renewable energy,
Meyers, Fletcher, and Gordons ceO
A technician works on the SolarMill installation on the Meyers, Fletcher, and Gordon law firm in Kingston, Jamaica
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donovan cunningham said. This
was a bold undertaking and we
expect to reap rich rewards through
our partnership with WindStream.
The partnership was also lucrative
for WindStream, as they hope to do
more work in nations like Jamaica.
We are proud to be working with
JPS, which is distributing our products
within Jamaica and throughout
the caribbean, WindStream cOO
Travis campbell said. This SolarMill
installation is an excellent model for
other businesses to follow. If you
are interested in energy efficiency
and saving money, SolarMills are a
simple, cost-effective solution.
A Bright and Blustery FutureWith the success of the Jamaica
deployment, WindStream is
expanding rapidly into various
WindStreams mobile command center. This would allow first responders a base of command that runs on renewable energy using SolarMill tech
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international markets.
The company formed WindStream
energy Technologies, a subsidiary,
and opened a second office in
India in June in order to better
break into the Asian market.
This country is perfect for
WindStreams SolarMill technology,
Venkat Kumar Tangirala, President
of WeT, said. India is a vast
market that is in need of new
sources of renewable energy and
the ease of use and efficiency for
the SolarMill has already garnered
great interest and traction with
customers and government
agencies throughout the country.
WindStream is also looking to
break into the Japanese market and
will provide energy-efficient lighting
company Tosmo with SolarMills.
Tosmo has recently displayed the
SolarMill at trade shows throughout
Japan, including this years Grand
renewable energy Show in Tokyo to
an overwhelmingly positive response
Tosmo ceO Shigeo Ozawa said.
This is the right product at the
right time for our marketplace.
The company is also working
on projects at home in the U.S.
In partnership with the Indiana
department of Homeland Security,
WindStream is developing a portable
trailer for first responders that runs
on renewable energy. The design
is based around the SolarMill
technology, though it was adapted
to meet the needs of the IdHS.
With the push of a button the
system automatically deploys,
greatly reducing the time to set
up a command center and begin
powering the needed equipment
that serves such a critical role in
any response environment, dan
Harris, executive Vice President at
WindStream Technologies, said.
As an American manufacturer,
we are very proud to have created
a solution which meets the needs
of Homeland Security while at
the same time opens the door
to provide the technology to not
only US government agencies
but other countries faced with
the same mobile challenge.
WindStreams success can
be attributed to its adaptability.
The device can be deployed in a
number of scenarios, making it
the perfect solution for bringing
renewable energy to developing
and prosperous nations alike.
Predictions show that the global solar industry is set to double by 2020, but what does this vision of the near future look like?
2020 Vision
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Its no secret the energy landscape
is changing. More countries are
relying on renewable energy sources
and are attempting to phase out
fossil fuels. When one examines
the speed with which the transition
is occurring, however, the findings
are somewhat staggering.
In August, consulting firm
Frost & Sullivan reported that
revenues in global solar power
market are expected to more
than double by 2020, from $60
billion in 2013 to $137 billion.
2020 is an important year for the
industry, as there has been quite a bit
of research conducted and outlooks
provided that set this near-future date
as an important milestone or target.
While there multiple figures
contributing to this boom, its still quite
the thing to realize that the market will
be twice its current size in only 6 years.
So, what does this vision of the near
future look like for the solar industry?
No SurpriseAs renewable energy website
cleanTechnica notes, Frost & Sullivans
report isnt telling people anything they
dont already know.
According to the report, Frost
& Sullivan estimates that global
solar market revenues will grow
between 2014 and 2020 despite
the economic uncertainty in the
global markets, writes Joshua S.
Hill, a statement that needs to
be awarded a big ol no kidding!
for its absolute lack of insight.
So, whats the main takeaway
if the industry is expected
to explode anyways?
The report does note that Asia
will see the most development,
accounting for 46% of annual
installed solar capacity. The top
four countries expected to take the
greatest leaps toward are china,
Japan, India, and Australia.
The biggest question mark
in that group is most certainly
In August, consulting firm Frost & Sullivan reported that revenues in global solar power market are expected to more than double by 2020, from $60 billion in 2013 to $137 billion
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Australia. With its potential scaling
back of the countrys renewable
energy Target, its difficult to say
what its solar future looks like.
Thats not to say there arent
optimists, though. citigroup recently
forecast that by 2020, the capacity
of the Australian solar market would
reach 14 GWa huge amount of
growth from its current 2.2 GW.
essentially, the most important
takeaway from the Frost & Sullivan
report is that while growth may not
be surprising, some of the areas
in which it will occur might be.
An Economic Growth DriverOften times when discussing
renewable energy growth, the
discussion of jobs and the economy
are at the forefront of conversation.
So, having established the industry
Despite the countrys potential scaling back of the Renewable Energy Target, Australias solar industry is predicted to grow rapidly
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additional 25.5 billion added to
the economy. These are impressive
numbers, and even more so if the
funds and jobs are able to remain in
the U.K. There is a common criticism
leveled against the industry that this
does not happen as often as it should.
Ben cosh, managing director of
TGc renewables aimed to quell these
fears. The report finds that 63% of
the materials and services from the
will most certainly grow, what will that
growth look like?
A report out from the centre
for economics and Business
research (ceBr) in the U.K. gives
a potential snapshot of what the
industry could look like come 2020
in terms of its economic growth.
The report, which focuses solely
on the U.K., predicts an employment
figure of 50,000 workers and an
The solar industry has found an unlikely ally in the city of Austin, Texas
Austin is just one out of a number of American cities looking to achieve some level of aggressive solar goals by 2020
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solar supply chain would come from
within the U.K., and the percentage
is expected to rise to 71% by 2030.
Were trying to bust a myth
here, cosh said. Solar contributes
to the British economy because
British supply chains do most
of the balance of plant.
Also noteworthy in terms of the
near future outlook, is the industry
is actually looking to scale-back
governmental assistance for
renewable energy. Solar farms are
projected to be less expensive
than new gas plants by 2018
and even fall below wholesale
electricity by 2024. With the costs
decreasing, it would seem the
industry could stand on its own.
We believe that government
support for solar energy should
come down gradually, in line with
falling costs, until solar electricity
is consistently the same price as
the market price for electricity,
Paul Barwell, chief executive of the
Solar Trade Alliance, said. Once
we have reached that pointwhat
we call solar independence solar
no longer needs any support and
will, with time, bring down energy
bills. But it will need stable, gradually
declining, support to get there.
While the main focus of the
report is 2020, it also provides an
outlook until 2030, which could see
the industry double once more.
Strong SupportAs solar growth is good for economic
growth, there is strong policy support
behind its development.
One such case of this can be
found in Austin, Texas. Texas, a state
known for its big oil production, might
seem an unlikely place to heartily
support solar, but Austin is certainly
jumping on board. The city has set
aggressive goals to have 600 MW
of utility scale solar by 2017 and
200 MW of rooftop solar by 2020.
The size of the solar industry is set to double by 2020
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Perhaps the most exciting, yet most uncertain part, of
solars future involves its role in our foray into outer space
citing falling costs for solar and
the potential to save ratepayers
money, the city decided going solar
was very much in its best interests.
The resolution would save Austin
ratepayers money and keep electricity
prices in the lowest 50 percent
range among Texas utilities. With
numbers like that its no mystery
why utilities and power producers
are starting to see the light on solar,
The energy collectives Marita
Mirzatuny writes. recently, the city
of Georgetown, with about 1/20th
the number of customers of a utility
like Austin energy, issued its own
proposal for 150 MW of solar. Since
the Austin energy announcement,
several utilities in Texas have
been looking at investments in
new solar power plants.
Austin is just one out of a
number of American cities
looking to achieve some level of
aggressive solar goals by 2020.
The U.S. federal government is also
throwing its support behind solar,
aiming to add at least 50,000 new solar
employees by 2020. In order to make
this happen, the U.S. department of
energy is partnering with community
colleges to provide opportunities
Solar will play a large part in the future of the International Space Station, which is set to stay in orbit until at least 2020
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Perhaps the most exciting, yet most uncertain part, of
solars future involves its role in our foray into outer space
for military veterans to get training
in order to enter into the solar field.
To the StarsPerhaps the most exciting, yet most
uncertain part, of solars future
involves its role in our foray into outer
space.
The International Space Station
(ISS) relies on solar arrays for power
and their further innovation could
help leader to more efficient space
flight. currently, the ISS is set to
remain space-bound until 2020,
though the U.S. government hopes
to keep it airborne through 2024.
For this to happen, there needs to be
a solution for keeping the solar arrays
safe so they can get enough power to
the station to keep it flying. A proposed
solution has been recently seen in the
form of folding panels that curl up like
a flower and unfurl when needed.
As the industry continues to grow,
by 2020, we could see a more efficient
and better-equipped ISS that could
take us to the planets and beyond.
Still, whats happening on
the terrestrial side of the solar
industry is equally exciting. With
the industry set to double its size
in just 6 years, nows a wonderful
time to be standing in the sun.
The innovative waste management solution is quickly gaining popularity, but where does it stand among its peers?W r itte n by: K e v i n S m e a d
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in thE WorLD of waste management, much has been made
recently about the rise of biogas.
Produced from the breakdown of
raw materials, such as recycled waste,
it leaves a very small carbon footprint
and is a sustainable energy source.
However, as with every form of
renewable energy, biogas is currently
experiencing some growing pains
on a number of different fronts. The
real question is: are they severe
enough to hinder the industry?
The Industrys PotentialIn simple terms, biogas is produced
using an anaerobic digester.
Agricultural waste, sewage, and
food waste is fed into the digester.
Its highly effective and leaves little
carbon footprint. Also, its an effective
form of waste management, as it
provides a use for otherwise unusable
waste. Its real benefits, however, lie
in the waste-to-energy sector, as
it has a variety of different uses.
It has been estimated that the
usage of biogas could meet up to
3% of north Americas electricity
needs. compression of biogas
could also replace compressed
natural gas for usage in vehicles.
Its real potential lies in its uses
in the agricultural sector. The U.S.
environmental Protection Agency
estimates that 8,200 U.S. dairy and
swine operations could support
biogas recovery systems. This would
be equivalent to roughly 13 million
MWh and potentially displace 1,670
EPA estimates that 8,200 U.S. dairy and swine operations could support biogas recovery systems. This would be equivalent to roughly 13 million MWh and potentially displace 1,670 MW of fossil fuel generation annually
A typical anaerobic digestion plant
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MW of fossil fuel generation annually.
Incorporating biogas into
wastewater treatment to remove and
reuse solids could be highly beneficial
as well. According to the U.S. ePA, the
energy generated at U.S. wastewater
treatment plants could meet 12% of
the U.S. national electricity demand.
The U.S. department of energys
Alternative Fuels data center lists
4 key benefits from using biogas:
Increased energy security in biogas
offsetting of non-renewable sources;
Lower emissions via the capture
of methane, which is 25 times
stronger than c02 as a greenhouse
gas; easier compliance when it
comes to landfill requirements; and
perhaps most importantly, a cleaner
environment through reduction of
emissions and landfill waste.
While all of these aspects are
certainly points for supporting
the industry, what does biogas
utilization look like in reality?
Giving the Industry Some (Bio)GasIn practice, the biogas industry could
hardly be doing better. 2014 has
been a great year for biogas, as the
industry has made strides forward
Some worry that corn, which can be used in biogas production, will take planting space from edible crops
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industry. Second, and perhaps
most important, is educating
financial institutions that biogas
is a viable, reliable, and beneficial
investment opportunity. And finally,
the roadmap lays the groundwork
for innovation and improvements to
industry technology and practices.
While these are major leaps forward
for the U.S. biogas industry, europe
is already leading the charge. In
Germany, there are 6,800 digesters
while the U.S. only has around 200.
Sweden has been using the
technology for nearly a decade,
using it to help revitalize the once-
derelict city of Malmo via the
Bo01-city of Tomorrow project.
It was a challenge for the future,
explains eva dalman from the
Bo01 architectural team. Bo01
was the answer to the question,
how could solve the biggest
both innovation and policy wise.
In the U.S., the ePA laid out its
Biogas Opportunities roadmap, which
enlists diaries to help drive biogas
production and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions in the process. Initially,
biogas was left out of the ePAs other
renewable energy policy updates,
but its current inclusion is being
viewed as a big win for the industry.
For the first time, our industry
got recognized. Thats a huge
success, erin Fitzgerald, senior
vice president of sustainability
for the Innovation center, said.
The roadmap has three major parts
to it. The first involves identifying
and overcoming the barriers that
are currently hindering the biogas
While these are major leaps forward for the U.S. biogas industry, Europe is already leading the charge
The city of Malmo, Sweden was reinvogorated with help from renewable energy sources, including a great help from biogas
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environmental problem, global ones,
in a sustainable city development
without making those sacrifices?
Biogas, along with wind
and solar installations, was a
big part of that answer.
Growing PainsStill, there is room for improvement.
One major hurdle is the financial
one. Startup costs for biogas
plants are quite high, and thats
hurt their potential deployments
in countries such as the U.S.
Biogas has a number of applications, one of which is to power vehicles such as this Volkswagen which runs on the fuel
Its estimated that there are roughly
2,100 biogas systems operating in the
U.S. currently, though the potential
exists for at least 10,000 more.
There is also concern that
agricultural production will shift
toward growing fuel, such as maize,
rather than actual edible crops.
In fact in Germany 30% of the
total maize harvest was fed into Ad
digesters. That biogas expansion has
led to massive land use change at the
expense of permanent grassland
creating so-called maize-deserts:
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huge areas of nothing but maize
monocultures, Kenneth richter
from Friends of the earth writes.
Maize is an industrial crop high on
artificial inputs such as pesticides
and fertilizer; it is also making soils
particularly prone to erosion and,
as a result, flooding. Land used for
maize crops is also particularly void
of wildlife. Birdlife International has
warned that the maize expansion is a
serious threat to many bird species.
And while biogas is already well
established in europe, the european
Maize is an industrial crop high on artificial inputs such as pesticides and fertilizer; it is also making soils particularly prone to erosion and, as a result, flooding
Flooding due to biocrop mismanagement
WAstE mAnAGEmEnt
industry dependent on the financial
health of the broader economy, which
in turn dictates the governments
willingness to support and subsidize
renewable energy industries.
So, is biogas the waste
management solution weve
been waiting for?
Its certainly not perfect, but
its place in the world of waste
management has been very much
solidified and will continue to
evolve in the coming years.
debt crisis could threaten to derail
that, as continued innovation
requires quite a bit of funds.
Financing for clean energy
projects is therefore dependent
upon the heath of the banking
system, writes Waste Management
World. Given the european banks
high levels of exposure to sovereign
debts of states, the report cautioned
that raising capital will likely become
difficult and equally expensive.
According to GIA this makes the
Top10Wind Turbine Suppliers
Written by: Kevin Smead
We count down the Top 10 biggest wind turbine suppliers by their share of the market
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nordex Based in: GerMAny Market Share: 3.4%
nordex has been supplying wind turbines since 1985. Just two years after its founding, the company installed the largest series wind turbine in the world at the time. The company saw large growth in the 1990s, entering the MW class in 1995. nordex is still a world leader in wind, with its focus on reliability, quality ongoing service, and wide range of offerings.
www.nordex-online.com MinGyanG Wind poWer Based in: cHInA Market Share: 3.7%
The largest private wind turbine manufacturer in china (but the 5th largest in the country), Ming yang is a major player in the world of wind. Founded in 2006, the company is relatively newits first turbines went into production in 2007. The companys stock skyrocketed earlier this year, with it
The Nordex plant in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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getting major support from chinese power companies. While it hasnt quite hit the same highs, Ming yang remains a leader in wind.
www.mywind.com.cn united poWer Based in: cHInA Market Share: 3.9%
United Power is a state-owned chinese wind company which has been a world leader for several years. The company, which is headquartered in Beijing, has several subsidiaries underneath it. The company has a diverse turbine portfolio, allowing it to deploy its turbines in a variety of settings.
www.unitedpower.cn GaMeSa Based in: SPAIn Market Share: 4.6%
Gamesa is a big name when it comes to wind. The company has 30,000 MW installed in 45 countries and offers comprehensive
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maintenance and service for 19,500 MW worth of turbines. Its two biggest markets are its home country of Spain and the burgeoning energy market of china. Gamesa is very internationally focused, as 88% of its sales come from outside of Spain. Also unique to the country is its partnership with universities, in which it looks to academic to recruit and retain the best staff it can.
www.gamesacorp.com
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Ge enerGy Based in: U.S. Market Share: 4.9%
Ge is majorly focused on innovation within the wind industry. Its also very proud of its turbines, in which its 2-3 MW platform produces the highest annual energy yield in its class. With more than 16,500 turbines deployed worldwide, its no surprise that Ge is one of the largest wind companies out there.
www.ge-energy.com/wind
Suzlon Group Based in: IndIA Market Share: 6.3%
Sulzon views itself as more than a wind company; it believes it is a champion of the renewable energy movement. As well as leading the charge for wind in India, the company operates on 6 continentsall except Antarctica. Also notable about Sulzon is its wide range of turbine size, from 600 kW to its 6.15 MW offshore turbine.
www.suzlon.com
Workers demonstrate safety protocols at the Sulzon factory in Elgen, Illinois
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SieMenS Based in: GerMAny Market Share: 8.0%
One of the most recognizable names in wind, Siemens offers solutions for both on and offshore wind projects. The biggest focus for Siemens is driving down costs of wind turbines. They aim to make renewable energy viable without subsidies. Siemens is also fully committed to their turbines, acting as its caretaker for its whole life cycle to ensure its always running optimally.
www.siemens.com/wind
enercon Based in: GerMAny Market Share: 10.1%
enercon is a company that believes in value. Whether its its customers, service, shareholders, or employees, enercon defines excellence as the value placed in them. The company is highly focused on delivering projects on time and error-free. Still, quality is king for enercon and its not something its willing to compromise.
www.enercon.de GoldWind Based in: cHInA Market Share: 10.3%
Goldwind is an older wind company, having been founded in 1998. Since then, its grown massively and has an installed 19 GW around the globe. The company is looking to expand internationally, though it already has operations on all 6 continents. Goldwind is aiming for the number 1 spot on the list and
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believes it will get there by setting aggressive goals for itselfand it believes it can meet them.
www.goldwindglobal.com VeStaS Based in: denMArK Market Share: 13.2%
Vestas is the worlds only global energy company dedicated entirely
to wind power and it definitely shows. With more than 60 GW installed worldwide, Vestas is the biggest name in the wind industry. Vestas also experience on its side, as its been around since 1898. committed to sustainability and a healthier planet, Vestas doesnt look like its giving up its top spot anytime soon.
www.vestas.com
Vestas offices in Madrid, Spain.
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Nuclear Industry Association prepares for challenges within its sector Written by: Keith parker, niA chief Executive
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T he nuclear Industry Association is gearing up to meet major changes within the sector as the UK launches a rebuild programme to meet the requirements of the nations power generation supply.
In this special Q&A from Keith Parker, chief executive of the nuclear Association, he discusses what the association is all about and what role it will play in the challenges that lie ahead.
Q: tell us a little about the role and goals of the nuclear industry Association (niA)?A: The nuclear Industry Association is the trade
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The Nuclear Industry Association is the trade association and representative voice of Britains civil nuclear industry Keith Parker, Chief Executive
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association and representative voice of Britains civil nuclear industry.
It represents more than 270 companies including nuclear power station operators, those engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear liabilities management and all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear equipment suppliers, engineering and construction firms, nuclear research organisations, and legal, financial and consultancy companies.
We have two main roles: acting as the voice of the nuclear industry making the case for nuclear to a range of influential audiences
Key Personnel
Keith parkerChief Executive
Keith has been Chief Executive since September 2003. Keith joined the Nuclear Industry Association in December 1995 from the DTI and in March 1997 became Head of Corporate Communications, accountable for the strategic direction of the Associations communications, public affairs, media relations and issue management programmes.
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including Government, Parliament and the media; and supporting the commercial interests of our members at home and abroad.
Q: With all current power stations due to be shut down in the mid-2020s, what is industry doing to prepare for this? A: In the next 10 years or so all the UKs current nuclear power stations will be at the end of their life. This will have a significant impact on power generation and is why the new build programme is so important.
The State Aid application for the first of these stations, Hinkley Point c, is currently before the eU commission. We believe this will reach its conclusion by the autumn. The way will then be clear for the project to get fully underway following edFs Final Investment decision.
Two further new build consortia are key to the UKs new build programme; Horizon who will develop reactors at Oldbury and Wylfa; and nuGen at Moorside.
The nuclear new build programme will be a major engine for growth for the UK nuclear supply chain and the economy more generally.
It will open up many opportunities for small and medium-sized companies (SMe) in the nuclear supply chain. Were looking for our larger member companies to help mentor these SMes.
There are also opportunities through decommissioning, with the nuclear decommissioning Authority (ndA) also
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the UK Electricity mix
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In the next 10 years or so all the UKs current nuclear power stations will be at the end of their life Keith Parker
looking at how to pair small firms who want to work on upcoming projects around the country with industry professionals.
The ndA has set itself the challenge of increasing its SMe content from 11 percent to 20 percent and is making good progress already.
ensuring there are people with the right skills coming into the industry is imperative not only to deal with decommissioning, but in addition we will need 25,000 people for the new build project at Hinkley Point c.
The nIA has recently launched regeneration, a project to increase young peoples knowledge of the nuclear sector so they are aware of the breadth of opportunities available.
Q: What is the scale of the challenge for the nuclear industry in regards to perception and meeting low carbon energy targets?
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A: nuclear has a vital role to play in meeting the UKs energy and climate change obligations. Around 20-25 percent of the energy used to power homes and businesses comes from nuclear power. Together with renewables and clean coal it can reduce UK carbon emissions as part of a diverse energy mix.
The UK needs 60GW of new electricity generating capacity, and the infrastructure to run this, by 2025 just under a quarter of this (16GW) will come from nuclear.
Q: how will technology help UK power stations become more effective? A: Most current plant technology is Gen I or Gen II. The reactors going through the GdA process for Oldbury and Wylfa are Gen III which make more use of passive and advanced safety features.
The AP1000 reactors which nuGen want to use at the Moorside plant are Gen III+. The advantage of newer reactor designs is that they can make use of modern design construction techniques, allowing tasks traditionally performed in sequence to be done in parallel. This approach cuts the time it takes to build, reducing both cost and minimising risk.
Looking beyond the current nuclear new build programme it is crucial to keep a wide range of technological options open so the UK can build more nuclear plants should increases in demand require it.
Around 20-25 percent of the energy used to power homes and businesses comes from nuclear power. Together with renewables and clean coal it can reduce UK carbon emissions as part of a diverse energy mix Keith Parker
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Q: its an exciting time for the UK civil nuclear sector, how will this benefit UK-plc? A: A major nuclear new build programme will lead to both industrial and employment benefits. not only in the supply chain as Ive already mentioned, but also through manufacturing and construction.
The programme will give the economy a major boost with the think tank IPPr suggesting new nuclear could boost the economy by 5 billion. Once the projects get underway each one is expected to create around 25,000 new jobs.
Through our regeneration project were talking to young people working in the nuclear industry.
We want to speak to people faced with the challenge of where to take their careers and give them a career path they may not have considered.
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m+W Group Sees a World of OpportunityWritten by: sam Jermy produced by: rosie rowe
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In 1912 in Stuttgart, Germany, Karl Meissner and Paul Wurst invented a revolutionary woodchip extraction system. From these modest beginnings, M+W Group has grown to become today a company that employs over 8,500 people worldwide, operating in over 30 countries and with a turnover of over eUr 3billion. Applying innovation and engineering excellence remains firmly at core of the group.
With its extensive technology, process and design and construction engineering resources in-house, the company only operates in high-tech sectors. Specialising in engineering, procurement and construction, M+W Group delivers state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, energy solutions and scientific research centres. By focusing in this way, the company has become recognised as a market leader in the delivery of new facilities in a number of industry sectors
Global markets are being transformed by technology and the accelerating pace of change. M+W Group, the high-tech engineering and construction company, outlines its approach to delivering the facilities that are helping to shape the modern world
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including semiconductors, photovoltaics, pharmaceuticals and waste to energy.
The company also designs, fabricates and installs precision HVAc systems and ultra-high purity pipework solutions for the most demanding operational environments including the nuclear and microprocessor industries.
Working with major blue-chip organisations, the foremost science and research institutes as well as the most innovative technology companies, M+W Group has a demonstrable track record of delivering many of the worlds most advanced and technically challenging construction projects. The challenge of remaining at the cutting-edge of technological developments both in the industry sector and in the application of the latest construction methodologies means that the company is continuously seeking new and improved ways of working.
Number of staff the company
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countries
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Alex Goude, M+W Groups Business development director for north West europe, explains; The projects M+W Group delivers are technically challenging, highly complex and never standard. Achieving the best results demands a different mindset and a specialist approach. So, rather than starting with, how we are going to build this? we start by asking, what is our client looking to achieve and what do we need to engineer to deliver it? Its a fundamental difference of approach that focuses on our clients aims first rather than the required input.
Key to the M+W Group approach is the role that technology and people play in the process. As Alex states: First and foremost, having the best people and the right culture is absolutely critical. engineers are by their nature problem
The projects M+W Group delivers are technically challenging, highly complex and never standard
Alex Goude, Business Development Director for North West Europe
I.C. Electrical Ltd is based in Burton upon Trent, Stafford, and was founded in 1986. Our highly skilled and experienced electrical contractors offer complete electrical engineering solutions across the UK, from cost analysis and budget preparation, through to in-house electrical design, including Control panel design, HV and LV electrical system design, communications system design, automation system design, small power and lighting design.
Website: www.icelectrical.co.uk
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POWERTO THE PEOPLE
At BPS World each project and every placement demands the same exacting standards. Its thanks to our people, who challenge the status quo, push harder and look further every time to deliver great results on time and in budget. Its our clients, who seek the best and brightest and reach higher to find them. And, its our candidates who want to work with a partner who understands their career path and strives for the very best outcome.
So, if you are looking to Engineer a change - Think BPS World - Powering the change in Recruitment.
Website www.bps-world.com Follow us on twitter @bps_world Facebook BPS World LinkedIn company page BPS World
Nominated for the REC best recruitment company to work for A top 250 listed recruitment company 2014
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solvers and, as an engineering-led company, M+W Group is an organisation with innovation in its dnA. We are constantly looking to apply technologies and methods from across other industries to improve our performance.
An important part of our approach is that we are technology neutral. every one of the projects we are responsible for is unique and only by working with the technology best suited to meet our clients specific needs can we ensure that our solutions are fit for purpose. We have to work hard to ensure we fully understand the technology options we have but its one of the key things that differentiates us from our competition. Once we have got the value-added element the technology right we can wrap the building around it. Many of the facilities we deliver are
POWERTO THE PEOPLE
At BPS World each project and every placement demands the same exacting standards. Its thanks to our people, who challenge the status quo, push harder and look further every time to deliver great results on time and in budget. Its our clients, who seek the best and brightest and reach higher to find them. And, its our candidates who want to work with a partner who understands their career path and strives for the very best outcome.
So, if you are looking to Engineer a change - Think BPS World - Powering the change in Recruitment.
Website www.bps-world.com Follow us on twitter @bps_world Facebook BPS World LinkedIn company page BPS World
Nominated for the REC best recruitment company to work for A top 250 listed recruitment company 2014
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BPS World is a resourcing specialist with a difference, we believe in rethinking the world of resourcing to deliver a best in class service for our clients and candidates. Our resourcing experts work with clients globally to optimise and enhance their talent and resourcing programmes. We push the boundaries through our innovative solutions and our capability is far broader than the traditional recruitment remit.
Website: www.bps-world.com
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In 2007 we were turning over about 20 million and had about 25 staff; today we have well over 800 in the UK and we turnover approximately half a billion euros Alex Goude
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strong and sustainable growthJust over a century has seen M+W Group grow significantly. Most recently, the UK has mirrored the Groups success. Alex explains: In 2007 we were turning over about 20 million and had about 25 staff; today we have well over 800 in the UK and we turnover approximately half a billion euros (500 million). That this was achieved against a backdrop of the most challenging economic environment in generations is testament to the quality of the solutions we are able to offer and our strategic focus.
Being global also helps as Alex explains, Our strategy is based on working only with customers that share our values and with whom we can work on a repeat-order, collaborative basis. We also focus only on the growth markets in those regions where the investment plans are visible and underpinned by long-term economic and regulatory needs. There are of course, parts of the world that are at a different level of development in certain sectors. For example, in the UK, our markets in the nuclear and waste to energy sectors are particularly buoyant. We see a great opportunity to take the knowledge and lessons learnt from working on the projects here and applying them to the overseas markets that are looking to develop the next generation of facilities in these sectors. Another advantage of being global is that
Key Personnel Alex GoudeBusiness Development Director NW Europe
Alex has over 15 years experience working in the construction sector across a range of market sectors including energy and utilities, engineering and infrastructure, telecommunications and marine. He is responsible for Business Development across the UK, Ireland, Benelux and Scandinavian region and has been part of the senior management team responsible for successfully expanding the business across this region.
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we can allocate the technical resources and expertise necessary to meet our clients specific needs, wherever they are in the world.
Because of the global markets M+W Group operates in, one of the key challenges facing the company is selecting which are the best opportunities to pursue. Alex states The last thing we are trying to be is all things to all men in all places. delivering on our promises is key to our future success and it is essential that we do not dilute our approach. We are therefore extremely thorough in our selection process of the projects to become involved in.
An example of the success that M+W Groups focused approach has had is the companys recent appointment to deliver major programmes of work in the nuclear sector both in the UK and in Finland. The company is on course to undertake over 100 million of work in the sector from a virtual standing start just a few years ago. A key element in securing these contracts was demonstrating the strength of M+W Groups engineering capability, technology integration expertise as well as the companys leadership in lean construction. The company now has the opportunity to challenge the existing providers of construction services with new thinking, new techniques and a fresh attitude to set a new benchmark.
Another area that the company sees as key to the successful project delivery is the implementation of lessons learnt from other
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industries and experience from elsewhere around the world. Alex explains, many of the techniques and disciplines involved in designing and constructing a multi-billion dollar semi-conductor production facility, on-time and on budget, are relevant, for example, to the delivery of the major energy projects. Often, the complexity and scale are directly comparable. The best companies the learning organisations - strive relentlessly to improve their performance. M+W Group is determined to be a leader in each of the sectors we operate in.
Future focusFor M+W Group, the trends of increasing global population and urbanisation alongside changing patterns of consumption are driving demand in areas that play to the companys strengths. Alex states, By focusing only on high-tech sectors and investing in equipping our people with the latest technology and training they need to be
We think the future is a very positive place and the challenges for us will be retaining, attracting the requisite calibre of staff as there is always a skills shortage in the UK Alex Goude
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leaders in their fields, our aim is that M+W Group is the trusted partner of choice. Whether thats for a new and more sustainable source of energy; or for a state-of-the-art production facility to produce the most advanced products we want; or for a research laboratory that will enable the next breakthrough in medical science.
Alex explains Because of the long-term potential of the markets we operate in, our focus will remain on serving our clients in our core sectors. We also see compelling opportunities to expand geographically. To cite just one example, we believe there is significant potential to offer renewable energy and waste management solutions in Asia-Pacific, the Middle east and Africa. With this in mind, we are developing our plans for the next phase of our growth, using the experience and expertise we have developed in places like the UK, and applying it to new international markets.
For over a hundred years M+W Group has grown to become established as a major global engineering and construction company. What, then, is next for the company? Over the next five years M+W Group will deliver many of the worlds largest and most technically challenging projects working in some of the most dynamic industry sectors. The achievements of the people at M+W Group since we were first established are incredible. However, I think the next phase of our development is going to be the most exciting yet.
Company Information
I N d u s t ry
Construction / Energy
h E A d q u A rt E r s
Stuttgart, Germany
f o u N d E d
1912
E m P l o y E E s
800+ in UK
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Worldwide c. 3 billion+
P r o d u c t s /
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Construction and
engineering
A Sustainable &Self-sufficient
Sugar Mill:Renewing the
Guatemalan sugar-cane industry with substantial energy and operations
Written by: rebecca castrejon interview by: Taybele Piveninterviewee: Fraterno Vila,
ceO of corporacion San diego
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A Family Business United by sugar
Corporacion San diego is a sugar-cane production company based in Guatemala. Its history goes back to the 1940s when Faterno Vila Betoret, business executive and founder of Ingenio San diego, opened this sugar mill as part of his corporate vision of elevating the countrys agribusiness.
during the first harvest, San diego produced around 300,000 tons of sugar. By 1960, Vila Betoret decided to open a new mill with an installed capacity of 60 thousand tons of sugar production per year.
With the companys growth, a second generation of entrepreneurs joined San diego in the 1980s. Among them was the current ceO of the company, Fraterno Vila Giron, along with family members Alfredo Vila (brother), Luis and Vctor (brother-in-law), who soon enough was involved in the administrative business-family sphere. His first major accomplishment was the acquisition of a small sugar mill with a great strategic location: Ingenio Trinidad. The new acquisition provided competitive advantages to the corporacion because of its proximity to the port and by producing 72,000 tons of sugar cane per harvest.
We are a family business which was originally directed by my father. He established the foundation of this company, says Vila Giron.
In 2009, the original sugar mill San diego was
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closed in order to consolidate all operations into one venue. The company chose Ingenio Trinidad because of its location, logistics, security, and production capabilities for the future.
A third generation of young executives joined San diego in 2012. Additionally, the corporacion hired external talent and corporate consultants to mediate operations.
Since the founding of the company we have tried to keep certain parameters, certain lines according to our code of ethics and what defines us in values and principles. We follow five fundamental standards, which are: integrity, respect, work, unity, and sustainability, said the ceO.
suppliers with Value corporacin San diego has maintained the same company ethics with all business partners,
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including suppliers. Many of their raw material is essential in the daily life of the sugar factory, from cane (its primary input during a harvest cycle of six months) to international equipment.
Our suppliers have been very efficient and serviceable with us. In some cases, they have sacrificed part of their utility sales to meet our demands, he said.
Additionally, the machinery that the company requires for daily activities, such as boilers, power generation equipment and milling material, has been imported from India, Japan, and england as a result of collaboration with foreign suppliers.
Energy self-sufficiency The family business experienced substantial growth after introducing a new business model:
energy production, an
added business of San
diego
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd., a multi-product, multi-location public company, based in India, has been providing engineering solutions to customers across 83 countries over the past 80 years. With a diversified portfolio of products that includes, Boilers, EPC Power Plants, Sugar Plants & Machinery, Process Equipment, Presses, Castings, Air Pollution Control Equipment, Metal Cutting Machinery and Contract Manufacturing, Isgec boasts of an impressive track record that includes the setting up of over 100 Sugar Projects, 650 Boilers, and 40 Power Plants. In fact, as many as 35 of these projects are across 21 Countries in the Western Hemisphere (Central & South America, USA, Canada).
Website: www.isgec.com
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the cogeneration of energy (cHP). Around 30 percent of this resource is used for the plants self-consumption while the rest is used for external sales.
Since early 2013, corporacin San diego has commercialized their energy produced in the sugar factory in addition to resources purchased from generators. As a result, both the corporacion and the generating company have increased profits thanks to the large amount of sales in central America.
San diego has strengthened operations and reformed its international strategies with the opening of commercial branches in el Salvador with the opening of this new business in the
Sustainable and dry processes to save resources
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energy sector,As for their exports, the corporacion is
conducting thorough market research in Mexico and central Americawhere it expects to invest in the next couple of years.
Approximately 10 years ago, we started to sell energy. Last year, we sold more than 18 megawatts per hour and in the next two years we expect to sell 85 megawatts per hour, says Vila Giron.
A responsible sugar-cane millGuatemala holds a great importance for the family business, Therefore, its procedures are friendly to the environment and it supports the community with socially-responsible programs to improve their quality of life.
We want our partners, employees, suppliers, and even the governmentbut specially the surrounding communities to perceive us as an efficient, highly responsible, and sustainable business, he says.
ingenio trinidad production GoalsIn 1980, the company produced 72 thousand tons of sugar. now it produces more than 161 thousand tons of sugar cane during the harvest.
We hope to produce between 245 and 250 thousand tons of sugar in the next two years, says Vila Giron.
This month we exported
more than 30 percent of the
energy produced in Central America
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commercial and organic ExpansionIn the past three years the company has been reaching positive numbers with the introduction of new businesses and their development in foreign markets. They are hoping to complete this expansion in 2016, begin the path of consolidation, and add new units or added value products such as alcohol and refined sugar.
We are convinced that a productive and efficient company can contribute to the welfare of its members, associates, and the community. In addition to this, we want to assist both the Sugar-cane plant
The growth of a family business
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Production and
commercialization of sugar
and energy
h E A d q u A rt E r s
City of Guatemala, C.A.,
Guatemala
f o u N d E d
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2,500 4,500
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country and people with improvements, says Vila Giron.
We are convinced that a productive and efficient company can contribute to the welfare of its members, associates, and the community. In addition to this, we want to assist both the country and people with improvements
Fraterno Vila, CEO of Corporacion San Diego
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Vanguard in energy and power useAffordable, sustainable and intelligent solutions for Latin America
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For more than a century, Leviton has made a name for itself in the electric power industry, as the company develops intelligent solutions for customers in different contexts, offering a variety of products in electronics, lighting control, security, automation and networking for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
The company has factories in the U.S., Mexico and china. Leviton has established itself in Latin Americas constantly changing market due to investments in research, fabrication, distribution, and human capital.
Levitons catalogue includes more than 25,000 innovative products, such as the Lumina rF universal thermostat, Led-compatible dimmers, sensors, utility submeters, USB power chargers and the renu line of power switches. Leviton offers a vast array of products able to perform above expectations by providing constant innovation in electronics, satisfying the customers needs. each of the five business units is launching new products and solutions continuously.
Levitons most important facility in Mexico is the one located in ciudad camargo, chihuahua. The plant is the ground for innovations among new, high-quality products.
Jaime estrada, engineer, is the vice-president of operations at camargo. estrada says the company has already achieved a perfect balance, providing a state of maturity that has brought
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constant success. We have performed quite some trials allowing us to find the perfect path, and we keep ourselves following this same path, estrada said.
estrada joined Leviton 27 years ago and he has been through different positions in the company. He started working in the quality department; afterwards he was summoned to manufacturing supervision, and eventually arrived at operations management in different locations in Mexico, including Tecate (Baja, california), San Luis rio colorado (Sonora), ciudad Juarez (chihuahua) and others. Since 2006 estrada has been vice-president of operations in the state of chihuahua, Mexico. His more than two-decade experience and promotions up the ladder provide him the knowledge about the companys business structure and every departments functions.
A socially responsible company
Key People Jaime EstradaEngineer, Vice-President of Operations
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Green EnergyGreen engineering in different procedures has been strengthened with options made available via sustainable energy, procuring energy savings, and care for the environment. Business lines are subject to retrofitting as a substitute for lighting.
The energy systems unit raised the use of energy management, control, and measurement by incorporating sustainable systems and measures for electric power savings; for example, the use of sensors for automatic light control. Also, the company is using more and more renewable energy; a system for using solar energy became a recent acquisition
We are always doing our best at being avant-garde, thats the reason we are constantly improving production quality under ISO
Logistics is one of the most
important factors for
Levitons success
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sensors
9001:2008 standards, estrada said.
human Factoreach of Levitons facilities have everything they need regarding equipment, working methods, and procedures in order to keep up with a high production levels; employees receive the benefits required by labor law as well as ongoing training and social programs.
Our most important distinguishing feature is the human factor, said estrada. The executive states that one of the facts hes most proud of are the workers with the most seniority in the company; hes a good example of this himself by working for Leviton during 27 years. He added that the perfect mix is the personnel with seniority along the new college-educated young
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professionals joining Leviton.
LogisticsThe supply chain for the company has strengthened thanks to the suppliers contribution to cost reduction, timely deliveries, and production. Logistics is one of the most important factors for Levitons success, said estrada.
The continuous expansion of manufacturing plants is a key factor to supply total product demand.
investmentsUnder Levitons vision and legacy to innovate, the company invested recently in the acquisition of the latest technology with the purpose of upgrading manufacturing procedures and end product.
These innovations consist in upgrading production procedures using advanced machinery reducing production completion time.
In the near future the company will introduce devices related to new energy trends with functions adaptable to renewable energy and different voltage rates.
Expansion and GrowthThe three largest Leviton facilities (U.S., Mexico, and china) have increased their activities and production in recent years. during 2014 these plants will focus on increasing the companys
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presence in north America and expansion into different markets in the U.S., canada, Mexico, South America, europe, and Asia.
Levitons FutureWhen asked about the companys future plans, estrada said: I see a brilliant future.
Leviton will focus on maximizing its highest-quality products to make the most of the global logistics structures with production from the plants in china, United States, and Mexico.
Also, its outstanding supply chain will include new suppliers, which will be a driving force for future products.
Levitons success is based on satisfying the
Supporting green initiatives in Mexico
Sustainable products
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Levitons success is based on satisfying the markets needs, our human factor and the trust among our distributors and customers; those are the reasons behind the worldwide presence shared by our products Jaime Estrada, Vice President of Operations
markets needs, our human factor, and the trust among our distributors and customers; those are the reasons behind the worldwide presence shared by our products, he said.
Company Information
I N d u s t ry
Products and solutions
for the energy sector
h E A d q u A rt E r s
Mxico City, Mxico
f o u N d E d
1906 globally
E m P l o y E E s
More than 6,500
employees worldwide
k E y P E o P l E
Jaime Estrada
(vice-presidente of
operations), Fabricio
Diaz Del Campo (CEO
for Latin America and
the Caribbean),
Gabriela Ramirez
(marketing coordinator)
k-lineTwo Trucks and a VisionThough it came from humble beginnings, K-Line has quickly become one of the most sought-after industrial maintenance contractors in Canada. Written by: Kevin smead produced by: michael magno
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Brothers Alan and Mark Kellett have been leading K-Line Group, a utility services provider, for more than 25 years. Though, as they put it, theyre just looking after it.
K-Line was founded by their father, Glenn, in 1967. Armed with years of experience at Ontarios Hydro One and a strategic eye for business,
he sold one of his properties in order to purchase two trucksboth of which are still owned by the company todayand began running operations out of the basement at his Scarborough home.
Glenn saw an opportunity to provide service at a time when utilities began outsourcing work to third-parties. What began as K-Line
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Since inception in 2002 PMA has provided Engineering & Design/drafting services.
Our major Clients include: RCM Technologies Black & Macdonald BECMA Kinectrics/Brampton Hydro
In 2007 we added the fabrication and supply of Steel for High Mast Lighting Towers and Transmission and station structures to our services.
Our Client list includes: K-line Black & Mcdonald Burlington Hydro Primary Power Eaton Electric
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Killarney Constructors Inc. is proud of the solid relationships
weve built with our clients, consultants and owners.
From bid to completion, we work as a team with
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Maintenance and construction is now part of a larger group, which includes operations in several countries across the globe.
Still, it was Glenns initial efforts put the company on the path to where it is today.
K-line didnt just fall out of the sky, Mark said, but started with a person with a vision who came from Mendon, Ontario.
There are several key aspects that have afforded K-Line its current and continued success. Perhaps the most important is its retention of its family culture across the years. Though the company has grown, it still operates like a small, personal family business.
K-Lines emphasis on safety has also been a may factor in its success. The company goes to great lengths to train its employees on safety protocols on a routine basis, ensuring everyone gets home in as good as shape as they showed up.
Finally, the K-Line is committed to always providing high-quality work, on-time and on budget. The company believes in honest operations and building relationships with its partners.
next month, well dive deeper into K-Lines successes. Stay tuned!
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Energy & Utilities
h E A d q u A rt E r s
Ontariao, Canada
f o u N d E d
1967
E m P l o y E E s
500+
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$80-100 million
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Founded in 1886, century national Bank is located in Zanesville, Ohio, and has been providing residents of Muskingum county with banking services for more than one hundred years. Today, the banks 14 Banking centers serve six counties in eastern Ohio, including Athens, coshocton, Hocking, Muskingum, Perry and Tuscarawas counties. century national Bank is a full service bank offering retail, commercial, and trust investment products. The Bank takes pride in providing its customers with extraordinary customer service claiming that you really can expect a difference when banking with
century national Bank.century national Bank is listed on
the new york Stock exchange as part of a larger holding company, Park national corporation (PrK). The company has assets of approximately $7 billion and operates 11 affiliate banks. due to centurys affiliation with the Park national corporation, their customers have free access to their accounts at 125 banking offices across Ohio.
Embracing Economic potential As a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, century national Bank has strengthened its commitment to
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the oil and gas industry over the past few years to learn the best way to become involved. In June 2013, the company created its own energy Banking Team.
The energy Banking Team is one way century can serve their customers in those areas affected by the oil and gas movement. Whether a landowner, business owner, or oil & gas worker, the energy Banking Team is available to help them form the best plan to fit their customers individual needs. centurys energy Banking Team is made up of seven experts from many different financial backgrounds in o
