Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Advanced Biofuels, and Hydro
Geothermal heat, rain, sunlight, the tides and wind are all renewable resources that produce energy. Together with biofuel and biomass, as well hydro, they are generally understood to comprise “renewable energy”. Their importance today is indisputable, their promise for the future is exciting us all, and the businesses that seize the opportunities they offer are our focus. Tula International’s unique position in this arena leads to providing the highest level talent the industries demand. Let’s discuss your needs and how we can meet them.
Wind
A number of factors currently at play will influence the future of the wind energy industry, such as government policy; attention and investment by venture capitalists; price fluctuations and raw materials issues, not to mention a shortage of qualified engineers and maintenance professionals.
Skilled, experienced executive leadership is critical to successfully navigating all of these issues, plus the new product and technology development and financing challenges intrinsic to this industry. Our firm has already placed executive leaders who are successfully meeting these challenges on either side of the Atlantic, both in the United States and Northern Europe.
Tula International also recognizes that while your C-suite talent is critically important, your company may additionally need supply chain talent, logistics experts, business development executives, transmission managers, implementation project managers, utility experts and professionals with other capabilities, such as wind turbine design and manufacturing.
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Solar
“Green” is now a global energy business mindset. The original green energy trend – solar power – may have once meant panels on a home, but today it is a big and growing industry.
Solar Market Insight from the SEIA notes that, in 2010, the U.S. added 887 megawatts (MW) of grid-connected solar photovoltaic power – more than double the 435 MW installed in 2009. Over the past six years, U.S. growth has kept pace with the global market, with a market share of between 5% and 7% since 2005.
It’s also a sector that requires the right mix of funding, technology, market positioning and especially human capital to assure strategic success. In this industry faced with extreme price sensitivity due to Chinese imports, competing technologies and daily challenges with finding and identifying materials and supply channels…companies don’t need leaders who need a learning curve.
At Tula International, we understand that you need good people who have the basics of vertical integration, grids, smart grids, smart metering, utility scale projects and module manufacturing already covered. Experience with project development and expertise in financing are absolute musts.
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Geothermal
While geothermal energy remains less prominent than wind and solar, it has actually been more than 50 years since the first power-generating project went on line in California. In addition to its longevity, it is also a global industry. Demonstration projects are in operation or under development in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Australia as well as the United States. Iceland, the Philippines, Kenya, El Salvador and Costa Rica derive, on a percentage basis, more energy from geothermal capacity today than any other countries.
Here in the U.S., Congress has extended a tax credit program for new geothermal projects through 2016. A significant increase in the capacity to power homes, businesses and other buildings with geothermal energy over the next 50 years is anticipated by the Geothermal Energy Association.
Despite this potential, geothermal energy is perceived to be risky; it is also a small industry, and there is a scarcity of executive-level, qualified candidates. Prominent companies have experienced much management change, and it is challenging to find exceptional leadership candidates in this field. Let us put our resources to work for you.
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Advanced Biofuels
Advanced biofuels are increasingly in the news and companies that operate in these environments are interested in finding leaders who are effective on the job from “day one” – effective leadership without on-the-job training or hindersome learning curves.
Transportation represents the largest end-use of energy by sector in theU.S.and studies have shown that advanced biofuels would be an ideal alternative to petroleum-based fuels if a cost-effective means of commercial production can be developed. Advanced biofuels, as defined by the Energy Independence and Security Act, are renewable fuels—other than ethanol derived from corn starch—with at least 50% less lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than the fossil fuels they replace.
With growing demand, increased sustainability awareness and the availability of venture capital, this industry is poised for further growth.
Tula International is the search and consulting firm that is ready to help fill your leadership openings, so that your company does not need to miss a beat as it competes for markets.
Hydro
Humans have been using the power of water for centuries. Today, about 18% of the world’s electricity is produced by this reliable, time-tested technology. Hydro power shares many advantages with other renewable energy sources, such as reducing our reliance on fuel imports and our impact on the environment. As hydro plants can be multipurpose, they offer the additional and invaluable advantage of making a contribution to the water supplies in their communities. They are also versatile, standing alone as systems for a local power supply or connecting to a main grid.
Although years old, this industry still has room for growth; modernization at existing plants and advanced technology at new plants mean that the expertise needed in this field is very technical. Finance expertise is also critical.
Like other renewable energy industries, the stakes are high in hydro. Visionary leadership can make the difference between a renewable energy company that flourishes and one that falters. Let us put our resources to work for you.
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