Our families and business depend on having access to a secure supply of affordable, carbon-neutral energy. Although gas and electricity prices fell sharply in 2024, we are still burdened by energy costs that are twice the amount they were before the crisis. According to CREG (Belgian Federal Commission for Electricity and Gas Regulation), we are now paying 66% more on average for energy.
Electricity demand is rising on a global level due to the increase in electric mobility, the electrification of heating processes, the decarbonisation of industry, the growth of data centres (AI) and increased cooling needs due to heat waves caused by climate change. With electricity demand set to double by 2050 and our power supply becoming more dependent on wind and solar power, and therefore on unpredictable weather conditions, we need a smart energy system that balances supply and demand. This means that it is crucial to invest in developing new energy technology and integrating it into systems. Examples of this are battery farms, heat pumps, e-boilers and the production of green hydrogen or derivatives. It will also be necessary to expand our energy infrastructure with smart grids, high and low voltage grids, distribution stations and new underground pipes.
Companies, project developers, municipal authorities and network managers rely on our energy expertise, which is technologically neutral and available across the entire energy value chain from renewable energy production, transmission and distribution to consumption. We are actively contributing to the transition to a resilient, renewed and low CO₂ energy system.
We work together with companies and local authorities in energy communities to expedite the energy transition through green energy production (solar and wind), heat grids, (district) batteries, shared charging stations and other sustainable, decentralised energy solutions.
Energy-intensive sites, large companies, whether or not they are licensed (VER and non-VER), and SMEs can all rely on our energy and environmental specialists to help them switch to an affordable, flexible and secure energy supply in a logical manner. Our experts can help you to obtain environmental permits, map out your carbon accounting and draw up energy plans and climate roadmaps. They will also help you to fully optimise the energy efficiency of your process plants, electrify production, make your heating and cooling supply more sustainable and utilise your assets flexibly thanks to options such as our Front-of-the-Meter and Behind-the-Meter solutions.
Whether it’s renewable energy production, smart grids, or efficient consumption solutions, we carry out energy projects that combine technology and sustainability. From strategic studies to concrete implementations, each project contributes to a resilient, future-oriented energy system.
The transition to a resilient, low-carbon energy system requires both thinkers and doers. At Sweco, you contribute to smart solutions for renewable energy, electrification, grid enhancement, and energy efficiency. Want to make a tangible impact on the energy of tomorrow?
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