By Bart Geleynse, Senior Vice President, Business Development – EPC The renewable energy sector is growing at an unprecedented pace, but with this growth comes increased complexity. Project owners are handling increasingly unpredictable supply chains, tight labor markets, evolving technologies and shifting regulations. In this environment, one thing is certain:…
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