Renewable energy projects are usually visible projects. Wind turbines, solar parks and associated infrastructure often involve major changes in the living environment. It is important that the local environment of a project can contribute ideas and participate in the project.
Every environment is unique. This means that a participation plan must be in line with the specific stakeholders and local characteristics of the area. This plan includes how the stakeholders are involved at an early stage in the decision-making process (process participation) and how stakeholders can participate financially in the initiative (financial participation).
At Pondera, we believe effective project communication is very important. This includes building specific websites to provide up-to-date project information and organisation of local community information events to engage with residents and ensure transparency throughout the project.
A renewable energy project involves a lot of different parties. It is important that all parties are on the same page to make a project proceed. Our aim is to help align these interests.
Stakeholder engagement is crucial for engaging the local community and optimising the project, ultimately leading to more sustainable energy projects. So, more and more people throughout the world can benefit from renewable energy.
By interacting early with all stakeholders, we can better understand and address their needs and concerns. It improves community acceptance, minimises risks and contributes to more efficient project design. Moreover, it promotes transparency and trust, which are key values of Pondera.
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Pondera is a beacon for all who are dedicated to the energy transition. Our work transcends borders, driven by the belief that the key to overcoming societal challenges is through international collaboration of businesses and governments. With innovative solutions we pioneer renewable energy, guiding the world to a sustainable, clean and secure energy supply.
We are tackling climate change head-on by unlocking the limitless potential of renewable energy. Our purpose is to contribute in a thoughtful way to a sustainable environment in which renewable energy, nature and local society go hand in hand.
- Technical, spatial and financial feasibility of projects
- Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
- Strategic environmental impact assessment (SEIA)
- Permit & Consent applications
- Legal advice (public and private law)
- Participation plan (financial and process)
- Project communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business case modelling
- Project financing
- Subsidy applications (a.o. SDE++)
- Financial management
- Due diligence (acquisition and sale)
- Engineering
- Contracting
- Owner’s engineering
- Construction support and site management
- Project management
- Tender management
- Met ocean
- Wind resource assessment (LiDAR, LES modeling)
- AERIUS calculations
- Site conditions assessment (external safety, acoustic and sound analysis, shadow analysis)
- Risk Analysis (QRA) for Energy storage projects
- Battery revenue assessment
- Energy system modeling
- Solar yield assessment
- Policy advice and support
- Roadmap development
- Capacity building
- International market studies