Market drivers

This international public concern received a further boost from the Paris Agreement negotiated during the 2015 UN Climate Change conference, COP 21, under which 195 countries committed to limiting greenhouse gases to below 2% in coming years. This was in line with Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) based on data submitted per country and per inhabitant. This effort was pursued in Marrakech, Morocco in 2016 and Bonn, Germany in 2017.

With 40% of global energy-related CO2 emissions coming from the power sector, the widespread deployment of low-carbon, zero-harm and affordable energy sources represents the only path for bringing emissions under control and meet world power demands. Primary Energy Sources (energy mix) must evolve towards renewable energies. Solar now represents around 1% of the energy mix. But growth will be exponential. Solar is now the world’s highest investment priority.

One of the major benefits of large scale solar generation is that plants can be built relatively quickly (often within a year) compared to hydro and fossil fuel projects that may require five years to complete. This means not only enhanced savings with initial investment but also lower long-term maintenance costs. To achieve viability for a photovoltaic power plant to address specific economic, social and environmental concerns, requires a well-balanced energy and data cable infrastructure to guarantee low costs and optimal performance.

What you expect from your cable solutions supplier

• Capex & Opex savings to meet competitive Power Purchase Agreements and ROI targets
• Innovation capability for enhanced savings
• Long lifetime for your assets to secure your business model (25-40 years)
• Fulfillment of the updated International Standards to assure Asset Value
• Minimal environmental impact through lower CO2 emission during full life cycle
• Recycling for circular economies in line with your Sustainable Development strategy
• Expertise in energy, data networking and grid connectivity
• Cooperation with a bankable cable solution partner to reduce financial costs and limit risk
• Support for your international development plan (certification, local delivery with local sourcing at equal level of quality)