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OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS , MORE LEADERS FROM ACROSS ALL COUNTRIES ,
SECTORS AND SOCIETIES
WILL NEED TO BECOME PLANET
AMBASSADORS TO DEMAND
THE WIDER ADOPTION OF
CLEANTECH TECHNOLOGIES . establish the appropriate collaborative networks to tackle specific issues , they ’ ll certainly be taking steps towards a more green and sustainable future .
The important thing is to not sit around and wait for an innovation that extrapolates the OakTree Power model to the SME scale . There are countless initiatives that allow smaller companies to be more responsible – it ’ s just a matter of having a real determination to start somewhere and with something , whether that ’ s recycling waste products or becoming an advocate for sustainable alternatives .
How important is technology to your own business for ensuring the ability to scale and how do you plan to grow the business further ?
It ’ s hugely important not only for OakTree Power but for the entire energy consumer world . After all , technology has the potential to radically alter energy providers ' competitiveness , reduce environmental damages from energy use and reduce the cost of energy services .
With global energy going through a Digital Transformation journey , more data will become available and this is crucial for OakTree Power as technology will expand our ability to scale beyond sophisticated grids in the EU . Similarly , it will enable us to play a vital part in providing platforms and solutions for growing nations to adopt clean , sustainable , much more costeffective energy systems .
Globally , the number of people without access to electricity declined from 1.2 billion in 2010 to 759 million in 2019 , according to the World Bank . It ’ s crucial to keep bringing these figures down as electrification means access to the Internet and free education . We ' ve certainly come a long way , but there ’ s still much more to do ethically , responsibly and sustainably as we have a duty of care to empower our younger generations with sustainable power .
What trends do you expect to see in this space looking ahead and how should organisations ensure they can meet long-term sustainability goals ?
The current geopolitical situation across Europe and globally shows us now more than ever that we need to build a sustainable energy system that ' s affordable and ensures the security of supply . In light of this , I expect to see more decentralised smart grids and networks .
But this won ’ t magically happen overnight . Over the next 10 years , more leaders from across all countries , sectors and societies will need to become planet ambassadors to demand the wider adoption of cleantech technologies . That means phasing out unabated coal by 2040 and adopting more renewable energy .
As for the ongoing energy crisis and with UK businesses not being protected by the price cap , I expect to see the majority of enterprises owning commercial properties begin exploring solutions that not only reduce their energy wastage but overall energy consumption .
This will be essential to their survival in 2022 and beyond . In addition , the adoption of technologies like DSR will allow these businesses to put in place a long-term sustainability strategy with tangible KPIs for no capital investment whatsoever . �
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