Energy industry in transition
Due to the economic growth that began after the start of industrialization and that has become more intense every year since, natural climate change has accelerated as a result of anthropogenic (= human-caused) influences. Global warming has occurred that is irreversible and cannot be stopped but only mitigated.
CO2, methane and other greenhouse gases are accumulating in our atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, factory farming and the simultaneous clearing of large forest areas. After years of ignorance, the path to sustainable energy and economy is now being promoted with political measures. At the international level of the UN and the EU, at the national level or at the basic municipal level, measures against anthropogenic climate change are inevitable and must be implemented comprehensively.
The massive contribution of the industry and energy sectors to climate change cannot be denied. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN, the European “Green Deal” and renewable energy expansion or CO2 reduction laws are forcing industrial and energy companies to act. It is important to promote sustainable and future-oriented power generation and production methods to successfully survive/stand the test of the upcoming energy transition.
In addition to the switch from fossil fuel to renewable power generation and the integration of energy and resource optimization measures, ICB can also support you with the engineering of flue gas purification applications and the implementation of waste heat recovery solutions.
Take advantage of our expertise in the following areas:
- Large heat pump integration
- District heating/cooling systems
- Sewage sludge application
- Biomass & biogas
- Geo & solar thermal heating
- CHP
- Photovoltaics
- H2
- Wind power
- Tidal energy