RTS gains new accreditations

We've recently gained accreditation to inspect and certify FireProTec Systems and PowerClimber Service Lifts. These new additions to our already comprehensive list of industry accreditations is testimony to our commitment to exceeding health and safety standards within the wind energy sector.

Our commitment to having highly trained and experienced on-site teams puts us at the forefront of delivering a complete service solution for the installation, monitoring, maintenance and repair of wind turbine generators. Visit the 'who we are' section of our website to view a full list of our engineer competences and accreditations or get in touch for more information about our services.

Conferences & Exhibitions

Earlier this month, Tony Hamill (Director: Business Development) attended the Offshore Wind Energy Supply Chain Conference in London (2-3 March). The conference attracted over 160 delegates and covered key areas of the offshore wind supply chain including effective contract management and efficient procurement strategies for the delivery of round 3 projects.

Industry News

At the EWEA Annual Event in Brussels, Connie Hedegaard, EU Climate Action Commissioner is quoted as saying:

“When we talk about the electricity sector, not the total energy consumption, but electricity, than I think by 2050 we’ll have 100% renewables in Europe. I think that is perfectly doable”

She was speaking at a press conference held straight after a panel discussion on a 100% renewables vision for 2050. The panel discussion was marked by a heated debate on the role of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS).

While the Commissioner argued that the ETS’s role in contributing to the 80-95% emissions reductions targets by 2050 is “absolutely key”, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Secretary-General Steve Sawyer claimed it has not yet worked as a driver for investments in the renewables industry.

“We in the wind industry look forward to the day when the ETS works as a driver for investment. We hope it will one day”, he said drily.

Click here to read the full article on the EWEA’s Blog

Whether the 2050 vision for 100% renewable energy across Europe is actually achievable is clearly still up for debate! However what is clear is that there is a very strong EU and UK commitment to a move to sustainable energy being the primary source for energy provision. Here at RTS International our own development strategy matches this targeted growth to ensure we are at the forefront of providing technical engineering services to the renewable wind energy industry in the UK and Europe – both onshore and offshore.