A growing global population, coupled with increasing environmental consciousness, is changing the way power is generated and distributed across the world.
As a result, countries are looking for new ways to respond to their mounting power needs. Rather than building traditional, carbon-emitting plants, governments are seeking opportunities to reduce their carbon footprints via alternative and renewable forms of energy. This shift in power generation and distribution is substantial, as these new forms of energy require their own grids, infrastructures, transmission channels and technologies.
While the potential rewards of such an overhaul are significant, they won’t come easily. Governments, regulatory agencies and power generation and distribution companies across the world must work together to ensure this shift is successful. This means recruiting the right leaders with the foresight and skillset to effectively control complex cost structures and timelines—and establish a solid, and long-lasting, new power infrastructure.
Brazil is full of natural resources and has a burgeoning market for sustainable energy with much of Brazil’s energy coming from hydro sources. But as the use wind and solar increases, the adoption of smart grid systems will key to optimizing the network.
Odgers Berndtson has worked on a number of key appointments within the Energy sector, with a global team of energy specialists sourcing innovative and experienced executives from across the globe to develop Brazil’s energy infrastructure.