Renewable and Alternative Energy
The Renewable and Alternative Energy sector has seen considerable growth and change over the past decade driven by key issues such as security of supply, energy price volatility and climate change.
For governments, this dynamic environment presents uncertainty over how to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and reduce emissions without creating adverse economic effects; while for corporations, the changing market dynamics present new risks and opportunities, particularly where it involves non-core competencies.
A deep understanding of the economic, technical and regulatory issues involved is crucial to developing the right strategies for this evolving landscape. Corporations, Governments and NGOs need clear advice to cut through the fog of competing and often misleading technology claims to meet social and economic objectives.
Why choose Ricardo
Leveraging the knowledge, experience and skills of our world class engineering teams, RSC is able to provide a “One Stop Shop” in the area of Renewable and Alternative Energy. Our technical expertise spans all the leading technology areas including:
- Onshore and offshore wind power generation
- Solar (PV and CSP)
- Bioenergy including biofuels
- Wave and tidal power generation
- Fuel cell systems (stationary and transport)
- Energy storage
- Combined heat and power
- Clean Transportation
This unique “one-stop-shop” capability allows RSC to give unparalleled strategic insights across the full range of consulting services. Our recent work in this area has included:
- Facilitating the complete windpark procurement process on behalf a utility client in the largest land based wind park in Northern Europe
- Advising an automotive transmission supplier on market entry into the wind turbine value chain
- Developing a biomass electricity market-entry strategy for an industrial client
- Advising utilities on the likely impact of electric vehicle growth
- Helping Private Equity and Banking clients develop their clean energy and clean transport investment strategies
RSC clients in the Renewable and Alternative Energy space include utilities, oil & gas companies, automotive OEMs, manufacturing conglomerates, logistics providers and the investment community. RSC works with our clients’ top teams to develop policies and strategies to create value and maximize the opportunities available in the changing energy world.