Since the start of 2021, Bas has been working for Pondera as a Senior Project Manager WRA in the Data-analysis and Modelling Team. Driven by the passion to create a sustainable world, Bas focuses his knowledge and expertise on contributing to the energy transition. As a Renewable Energy Consultant, Bas calculates forecasts for kWh production yields of new wind farms. His knowledge of wind turbines and understanding of how multidisciplinary systems work is very useful in this process. Optimization challenges within the field of renewable energy are also a great opportunity for Bas to find creative and at the same time realistic solutions.
Education and previous employers
After his BSc studies in Natural Science & Innovation Management at Utrecht University, Bas completed his MSc studies in Sustainable Development – Track Energy & Resources at Utrecht University in 2008. These studies formed the basis to learn about the technology and possibilities regarding the main renewable energy sources: Wind Energy, Solar Energy and Biomass. His graduation research involved mapping the potential of biomass flows (wood pellets) from Canada to Western Europe, for co-firing in power plants. Bas started his career at Control Union (a Dutch multinational in the field of cargo inspections) and started working in Vancouver, Canada, to continue working in the Biomass industry from the experience of his thesis research.
Subsequently, Bas gained experience in the field of advice and yield calculations of small-scale PV modules and energy-saving opportunities at residential and commercial properties in cooperation with the Utrecht-based company Groenpand.
In 2016, Bas made the switch to the wind industry by joining ENERCON, a large German wind turbine manufacturer. Within the Technical Sales position, Bas gained a solid understanding of the technical side of wind turbines while also being able to closely follow the developments of the Dutch wind energy market.
