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Global Renewable Energy Expansion

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In October 2019, a report from the International Energy Agency forecast that renewable energy use would expand by at least 50% over the following five years, buoyed by a resurgence in solar energy driven by more cost-effective technology. At the time of the IEA report , the solar sector was rolling new projects out at a faster rate than at any point in the previous four years. The same was also true for both the hydropower and wind power sectors. The IEA is now predicting an increase in the world’s solar capacity of 600GW by 2024, which is nearly double Japan’s installed total electricity capacity. Marcel Kooter is a strong advocate for energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables and works with companies in the energy industry to help them define strategies that will decarbonise their operations cost-effectively. Increased output and reduced costs for solar, wind and hydropower will likely play a key role in future strategies. Introducing theUK’s Green Recovery Challenge Fun
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Wind Power: Future Forecasts, Trends and Developments

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Wind power is currently one of the most promising sources of renewable energy when looking towards a sustainable future. The wind power industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, with multiple wind farms being developed around the world to harness the natural power of moving currents of air. In some regions, wind power has already surpassed fossil fuels in terms of delivering affordable energy, and new technologies will only drive operating costs further downwards. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently released a new report titled ‘ Future of Wind ’ in which it outlines a series of options that could be deployed to accelerate transition to wind power by 2050 in line with Paris Agreement targets.  As a senior business leader in the global energy sector, Marcel Kooter has a long-standing passion for research into renewables and methods of generating energy from sustainable sources without compromising on meeting global energy needs. The Best Location
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The Business Sustainability Crisis

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Sustainability as a concept is not just desirable, it is essential in modern business. The CEO of World Wide Generation, Manjula Lee, spoke about business sustainability at a recent conference with a sharp focus on the place of sustainability in post-Brexit Britain. She stated that sustainability should be at the heart of business decision-making and investment strategy as it has an impact on the environment and on the long-term future of the business. Sustainability underpins the solutions that Marcel Kooter devises for companies in his role as a consultant at Telos Partners. Sustainability can be implemented through strategic and organisational change. It’s about fulfilling global energy requirements whilst best optimising natural resources.  The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals The UN has a target list for completion by 2030. Known as Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, organisations can strive to reach these goals for successful business strateg
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Oil and Gas Industry Trends 2019

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Part of the continued success of Marcel Kooter in the oil and gas industry is his ability to anticipate and manage trends in this global sector. The Intelligence Centre of GlobalData forecasted likely trends and predictions over the coming year. The methodology used by GlobalData draws together extensive historical evidence plus analysis of geopolitical scenarios. However, forecasts do not remain static and are constantly revised in line with new reporting. Unexpected events and world changes will always impact on predictive ability. Top Oil Producers in 2019 Unsurprisingly, the current top five big-league producers will continue to dominate the picture in 2019, with the US leading the way. The superiority of a producer is hugely impacted by its ability to supply, which can be directly affected by the imposition of sanctions. Recent restrictions imposed by the US on Iran and Venezuela, two of the top global exporters, have considerably restricted their export capacity
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Multicultural Diversity in the London Technology Ecosystem

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Academic research has long identified that  diversity at senior level promotes success, both in terms of a better gender balance and more ethnic diversity.  Research from McKinsey & Co quantifies  this, with data showing a 5.6% higher average of earnings before interest and tax  in companies that had a 10% higher ethnic, racial and gender  diversity on the ir  board s  and management teams.   London is currently leading the way in terms of  diversity in the technology sector , with a unique multicultural ecosystem  as a key differentiator when comparing the city to virtually any other recognised tech hub in the world.   Marcel Kooter , originally from the Netherlands,  has lived in London for many years and cites the incredible diversity in such a cosm opolitan city as one of the things he appreciates most.  The many benefits of diversity are reflected qualitatively throughout London’s technology ecosystem.  In the infographic attachment, you can see some of the top tech
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