Looking ahead : Opportunities in the energy transition Anna sees significant opportunities for value creation in fossil-free energy generation . However , she also emphasises the importance of prudence and adherence to risk strategies .
“ Recent years ’ turmoil in the market has highlighted the benefits of not putting all our eggs in one basket , by strengthening our competitive advantage and generating a strong financial position ,” she notes .
For the construction industry , Anna ’ s vision of the energy transition presents both challenges and opportunities .
“ The development of new energy infrastructure , everything from wind farms to nuclear power plants , will require significant construction expertise .
“ Additionally , the focus on sustainability in procurement and materials , such as fossil-free steel , will likely drive innovation in construction practices and materials .”
Companies such as Netherlands-based Ballast Nedam are already playing an important role in this regard .
Ballast Nedham focuses on the delivery of specialty offshore wind projects that often require one-off solutions . Nearshore locations have limited water depth or are located in the surf zone near the beach .
Such locations are not accessible to everyone and require specific approach and equipment .
Such as the IJsselmeer sea lake project near Amsterdam , where 28 outdated wind turbines have been replaced by 24 modern and powerful models .
The wind turbines are part of the Windplanblauw project , which contains a total of 61 new onshore turbines of which 24 have been placed on the water . There were a number of challenges in this project , both technically and in terms of environmental conditions and protection in a Natura 2000 site . This resulted in innovative constructions and measures , such as a unique foundation concept .
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