Epuron Australia - Business Units

DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, DESIGN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT

EPURON’s success is a result of professional project management. In order to ensure a smooth and reliable process in our undertakings, we are commited to successfully develop, finance, implement and manage the phases of each project.

As part of the Conergy group, EPURON is backed by solid partners. The proximity and close network between our group members allow for exceptional customer-oriented synergies.

Wind power is an important and growing source of electricity worldwide. Wind power is the fastest growing form of energy, with growth rates exceeding 25% per annum over the last 10 years.

Wind Power is environmentally friendly, and a renewable resource. Unlike the majority of Australia's power generation, which is based on coal and other fossil fuels, wind power does not result in greenhouse gas emissions or global warming.

According to the Global Wind Energy Council, by 2006 more than 74,223 Megawatts of wind turbines were operating worldwide. In 2006 alone, almost 15,200 Megawatts were added.

Australia is well behind leading players such as Germany, the USA and Spain. However, Australia has wind resources as good as any of these countries, the wind energy industry here is well established, and government policy drivers are now in place. The Australian market can therefore grow rapidly off a strong technology base.

If you want to ensure a growing market for renewable energy and buy Wind Energy for your home or business,
find out how at the Green Power Website.

OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS

DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, DESIGN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT

EPURON’s success is a result of professional project management. In order to ensure a smooth and reliable process in our undertakings, we are committed to successfully develop, finance, implement and manage the phases of each project.
As part of the Conergy group, EPURON is backed by solid partners. The proximity and close network between our group members allow for exceptional customer-oriented synergies.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

EPURON takes on the responsibility for all tasks involved in project development. We identify sites, then analyse site conditions to prepare a project concept and site layout. We then carry out development consent and grid connection requriements with thorough consultation with the local community. Understanding how to minimise costs and risks, and maximise performance, is an important part of what we do.

PROJECT FINANCING

In addition to location development, our core business includes the financing of high-quality systems. We finance major projects through private and institutional investors. We gather debt and equity capital from individual projects and our project partners. This way, we can take care of implementing your project and freeing you completely of all tasks.

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION

Whether photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, wind power or bio-energy is involved - EPURON handles all EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) services and responsibilities. With over 3,000 projects worldwide, our sister company, SunTechnics, is a testament to successful project development and operational experience. Material procurement is facilitated by our affiliation with the Conergy Group and our strong ties to manufacturers. EPURON acts as an awarding authority and takes responsibility for the successful implementation of each system.

MARKETS - WIND AND SOLAR THERMAL IN AUSTRALIA

Australia's renewable energy industries cover numerous energy sources and stages of commercialisation. Renewable energy technologies currently contribute about 6 per cent of Australia's total energy supply and some 8 per cent of Australia's electricity supply, with hydro-electricity by far the largest single contributor.
Several recent reports have discussed the possibility of Australia setting a renewable energy target of 25 per cent by 2020. Combined with some basic energy efficiency measures, such a target could deliver 15,000 MW new renewable power capacity, $33 billion in new investment, 16,600 new jobs, and 69 million tonnes reduction in electricity sector greenhouse gas emissions.

(Image: courtesy of the Australian Wind Energy Association’s (Auswind) Trade Winds 2004-05 publication (PDF) and the International Energy Agency).