By Greentech Lead Team: DNV announced the
establishment of a consulting and testing & certification company for the
global energy sector: DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability (DNV
KEMA). DNV KEMA is committed to driving the global transition toward a
safe, reliable, efficient, and clean energy future.
The new company is led by CEO Thijs
Aarten headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and will be
part of the DNV Group.
“The global energy industry is an industry in
rapid transition and growth. This transition will cause major changes, from
source to end consumer, and will result in more uncertainty in all parts of the
energy value chain. With our independent view, in-depth knowledge, and
innovative solutions for all elements of the energy value chain, we are well
positioned to support our customers in ensuring a reliable, efficient, and
sustainable energy supply, now and in the future,” said Thijs
Aarten, chief executive officer, DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability.
DNV KEMA’s services cover the energy value chain from
energy source to end user, including renewable energy, carbon reduction and
energy efficiency, power generation, transmission & distribution, and
energy-related testing, inspection & certification. The company consists of
more than 1,800 former KEMA employees, complemented by over 500 employees from
DNV’s former renewable energy and sustainability activities.
DNV KEMA will focus on markets
in Europe, North America and China, the company will pay
special attention to growth regions such
as Asia-Pacific, Latin-America and the Middle
East which have a strong need for energy expertise.
“I am confident that companies along the energy
value chain will benefit from the combined strengths of two highly respected,
knowledge-based companies,” said Henrik O. Madsen, Chief Executive
Officer, DNV Group.
A recent market study by
KEMA finds that the projected increase in the U.S. market for grid energy
storage devices could result in an increase in the demand for copper over the
next five years.
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