Introduction to Green Careers
Think Green ! is the brand name for the alternative energy and ecology interests of the Chronos Group of companies. The name arose from members from over 20 alternative energy, including nuclear generation, companies coming together to discuss industry needs in a forum organized by the Chronos Group. Think Green has given advice, recruitment services and payrolling in Russia, Argentina, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, Spain, Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Uganda, Angola, Australia, Philippines, China and the USA and via the Chronos Group has over 6000 contractors out in 70 locations. We have been involved in green consulting projects from the Arctic Ocean to Patagonia and welcome challenges !
Another green venture – Coberon Green Resources www.coberongreen.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chronos Group. This entity has over 50 dedicated consultants in 20 countries with a range of experience in the renewable area. But this green area covers much more than energy alone. The main sectors Coberon Green operates in are:
Wind
Windmill farms are sprouting up around the world. Australia, China, India, Europe and the United States are all investing in wind as a leading source of renewable energy. The business of wind not only includes the generation and sale of power, but also the design and construction of wind turbines. Few countries rely on wind for more than a tiny fraction of their power generation needs, but many countries are interested in the possibility. The Coberon Chronos Group works with many clients such as General Electric and Gamesa with a presence in this market. Suzlon has also recently joined our forum.
Water
Coberon Green Resources has fantastic experience in this sector and as our website shows are we have great client references in this key strategic resource area in Europe and the USA. Investors see a clear opportunity to invest in companies that collect, clean and distribute water. The largest water utility company in the U.S. is Aqua America. Another company in the industry, on the purification side, is ITT Industries, which produces water purification systems that help to make drinkable water. To see the power of water, one needs look no further than China’s massive Three Gorges Dam project. This $25 billion structure on the Yangtze River will be the largest hydroelectric power station in the world. Hydropower involves a lot of technology, a lot of infrastructure and a lot of power-hungry customers. Every one of those areas holds potential opportunities for recruiters and the Coberon Chronos Group has been active here for some time.
Solar Energy
As the cost of fossil fuels continues to rise and their availability continues to decline, the future looks bright for solar energy. Two of the leading producers of solar panals are Evergreen Solar and Sunpower Corp, which both develop, manufacture and sell panels and components and will directly benefit from the increased adoption of solar power. Coberon Green Resources has a team of professionals who are dedicated to recruitment in this industry with especial success in Spain, Central Europe and the USA.
Nuclear
Chronos Consulting has a range of references in the nuclear sector including ongoing projects with Areva an active projects in China, UAE, Ukraine, Niger, and France. We have industry experts retained on a full time basis within the group and have completed many complex and remote location projects.
Fuel Cells
On a smaller scale, researchers are working with fuel cell technology to develop an alternative method of powering automobiles. The U.S. government hopes that hydrogen powered cars will be commonplace by 2020. If this technology works, there are millions of cars – and millions of consumers – waiting for it. There are companies such as Ballard Power Systems, which produces cells that can be used in from cars to power plants, and Fuel Cell Energy, which focuses on providing power options to commercial and industrial facilities. Coberon Green Resources can provide cutting edge researchers in this field.
Efficiency
Just about every aspect of efficiency is good for the environment. Energy efficient construction and appliances reduce home energy use and energy efficient cars reduce our dependence on oil. From efficient lighting to creating the paperless office, innovative companies are developing innovative products that maximize the benefit that we get from the resources that we use. Efficiency is the watchword of the day and a developing field that will create the technologies that we will use tomorrow. Some of our clients have done a great job at leveraging efficiency such as General Electric with its Ecomagination business unit. In addition Chronos Consulting has massive experience in the smart grid sector of the energy efficincy arena with project management experience in UAE, India, Europe and USA. This is in fact one of our fastest growing divisions.
Pollution Controls
Reduction is the key term here. From reducing green house gas emissions on industrial power plants to minimizing car emissions, the pollution control industry is on the rise. Every time legislation mandates an improvement in the amount of some harmful chemical that can be released into the environment, the pollution control industry responds. There are companies developing pollution control technologies such as Fuel-Tech and Versar. Coberon Green Resources has excellent references in this area. Chronos Consulting has won a green consultancy bid in the UK. The project involves the restoration and conservation of several miles of waterways and preservation of key habitat woodland tracts. Dr Simon Harding, the Chairman of the Chronos Group comments “we are very excited by this recent development for the group. This is the largest project we have undertaken to date in pure environmental services although we have been involved in the alternative energy, alternative fuels and bio-sector for a decade….” For more information please contact www.chronosconsulting.com.
Waste Reduction
One of Coberon Green’s most extensive recruitment activities is in waste reduction. Recycling has become a standard practice for many people in recent decades. Most people are aware that household products such as paper, metal and glass are reprocessed and reused, but they never stop to consider the business behind these endeavors. Of course, these aren’t the only items that are reused; waste oil, vegetable oil, batteries, cell phones, computers and even parts from cars can have a second life. Waste management companies with a large base of recycling facilities may be of interest including companies such as Allied Waste Industries and Waste Management. Coberon Green Resources has superb references in this arena of activity and active projects in Spain and Hungary.
Organics
Our organization in Scandinavia, UK, Central Europe and the USA has extensive recruitment experience in this segment. Organic farms eschew the use of pesticides, engage in sustainable farming practices and sell products that are often healthier to eat. They also engage in animal management practices that avoid the use of hormones and antibiotics, keeping those chemicals out of the food chain and out of the ground and water surrounding the farms. It’s good food – and good business. With U.S. organic food sales reaching $25 billion in 2009, there is a huge market for organic food producers and grocery stores. Some of the biggest organic food companies include Whole Foods Markets , United Natural Foods and NBTY among others.
Summary
At Chronos Consulting we believe in finding alternative energy sources and we have wind, solar, nuclear and geothermal recruitment experience nevertheless the statistics about oil speak for themselves and we need to think how to use oil in the most efficient way . For this we have the sister group Think Oil ! We have a team of oil and gas specialists without peer in the industry whose role is to facilitate the sale and purchase of Oil & Gas Assets, conduct RPO and BPO, staffing, recruitment, payrolling and software implementation and design. The Chronos Group undertake every step of the process of commercialization. Our team delivers integrated technical, financial, recruitment and software solutions to those seeking to maximize the value of their Alternative Energy Assets. Our suite of services brings together the skills, knowledge, experience and connections to provide added-value, plus the facilitation capability to bridge the gap between technical output and commercial reality. Our management team comprises a mix of the highest level professionals with proven track-records in their respective industry specialisations and the Chronos Group’s aim is to deliver a complete spectrum of focused services seamlessly and effectively whether your project is large or small, in the Amazon Rainforest, Mojave Desert or an urban Smart Grid Duke Energy, Gazprom, Suzlon Energy, Shell, Statoil, Loma Negra, Petrobras, Technip and WorleyParsons are just some of the multinationals that have joined our Green Energy forums.
For more details please contacts Dr Simon Harding on www.coberongreen.com or www.chronosconsulting.com
