In making this shift, our engineers have a substantial role in providing technical leadership in accelerating renewable energy and cleaner technologies penetration. From onshore and offshore wind energy, solar energy, thermal and bioenergy, and hydropower, to reduce large scale coal fired power stations dependency are all complex integrations within our existing power systems.
Kim Dawson, Principal Electrical Engineer who recently joined WSP says, “Our thermal energy sector clients are adopting the Net Zero by 2050 plan but may not have formulated how to convert their business models. We are best equipped to help them develop strategies to convert to renewables and storage or utilise hydrogen as thermal energy.
“With more than 22 years’ experience, from in-field roles through to engineering, and auditing across all project phases, to developing procedures, tools, technical specifications and ‘go-bys’, I’m providing engineering direction and leadership to ensure that our clients’ requirements and expectations are exceeded, and that Future ReadyTM engineering is provided.”
Making energy reliable through hydropower
As resources become scarce, hydropower will be key in bridging the gaps in the levels of intermittent contributions of renewables, making the energy reliable for our communities. To ensure the viability of renewable energy sources, our team of experts provide custom tailored engineering solutions for operating and managing successful hydropower projects through a Future ReadyTM lens.
“A dominant form of power generation in the renewable energy mix, growth in hydropower remains strong amongst alternative electricity sources,” says Craig Lennard, Senior Electrical Engineer who recently joined WSP supporting our growing North Queensland clients.
“In Queensland, there are old mines that are using pumped-storage schemes, which is a form of hydropower, and other forms of renewables like solar during the day to pump water and then run it through the turbines at night. It is re-utilising resources to generate power that is both new and recyclable, connected by new transmission lines will provide resilience to electricity generation.
“Having worked on the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, I will bring some key learnings to WSP to assist clients with a fair transition through hydro generation.”
Read more about how we’re helping clients with fair transition to renewable energy.
