The road to net-zero

How expert language services streamline the path to success in a decarbonized future

Greentech is a major growth area in the innovation and startup space worldwide. As the demand for renewable energy increases, specialized translation, localization, and other language services are needed by enterprises not only to ensure that workers understand operating procedures, user manuals, and safety requirements, and to produce corporate documents such as annual reports, but also to ensure that consumers have a full understanding of a company’s goods and services

The IPCC Report on the Mitigation of Climate Change published on 4 April underscores the need to accelerate not only the uptake of renewables but also decarbonization in order to address the energy and climate crises. Meanwhile, the soaring cost of gas and the falling cost of installing renewable energies – by up to 85% for solar power systems, 55% for wind power and 85% for batteries – have made these options increasingly attractive to consumers and profitable for investors in key regions, mainly APAC, Europe, and North America, where renewables are expected to grow at double-digit rates in the upcoming decade. Effective communication in a native language can be pivotal to the success of these global products.

Furthermore, while a considerable amount of communication is in English, workers at hydroelectric and solar power plants and at wind farms still need to understand all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and user manuals, and successful global product launches often hinge on instructions and advertising in several languages. Not to mention regulatory requirements…. In some EU countries, the length and complexity of permitting processes can be an obstacle to renewable energy projects in general and to wind power in particular. Our methods and quality checks mean you can always depend on clear and precise translations of this vital information.

When it comes to self-consumption and off-the-grid systems, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Greece are top performers, while Poland, Finland, and Hungary are fast-growing markets, given that the right economic climate is more important than the availability of sunshine. Across Europe and the world, one of the major challenges in the Renewables Sector is the never-ending development of terms and concepts that have to be accurately communicated in the target language. For international companies, accurate terminology management in multiple languages is essential, and CPSL has the expertise to provide clients with polished, professional documentation. Such documentation includes:

Environmental Studies, Environmental Impact Assessments, and Wildlife and Marine Impact Studies
Whitepapers, Fact Sheets, Brochures, and Corporate videos
Patent applications, Licenses, Legal Documents, and Contracts
Website translation
Health and Safety Analyses
Technical Specifications, Technical Documentation, and RFQs/RFPs
Standard Operating Procedures
User Manuals
Feasibility Studies
Building permits and Environmental Authorizations
Regulatory Compliance Documentation
Training Materials and eLearning content

Renewable energy sources are a key part of the European Commission’s RePowerEU strategy to become self-sufficient and accelerate decarbonization, thereby achieving a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55% by 2030. This target represents a huge opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of equipment that is used to operate and install solar panels, including solar charge controllers, as well as equipment for agrivoltaics (using land for both farming and solar energy generation). In the Netherlands and Switzerland, solar panels are being installed on noise barriers, and in Germany, Deutsche Bahn is testing solar cells on railroad ties. And we shouldn’t forget that Germany recently shut down its last three nuclear power plants, saying goodbye to nuclear power. This topic will most certainly be discussed in depth at the next Intersolar event, which is taking place this month in Munich.

And in the United Kingdom, according to statista.com between 2008 and 2021 the total installed wind power capacity increased by 23.7 gigawatts to 27.130 megawatts. It has become one of the most important energy sources for consumers and industries in the United Kingdom, while the demand for rooftop solar on both commercial and residential properties has never been higher. Utility-scale solar and energy storage is also developing fast, making solar one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors. A topic discussed recently at WindEurope2023 in Copenhagen.

Regarding oil and gas, North American producers disagree with Europe on how to deal with the largest category of carbon emissions. US executives admit that without future technologies and robust government help, their decarbonization goals may fall flat. For example, in 2021 China was at the top of the solar power ranking, with 306,973 MW, while the US had a mere 95,209 MW. Yet the United States leads the planet in geothermal electricity generation. In 2021, geothermal power plants in seven states produced about 16 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) (or 16,238,000 megawatt-hours), equal to about 0.4% of total US utility-scale electricity generation. This means that geothermal heating and cooling is a popular choice, and we have experience at translating both the technology and the user manuals for these systems.

With decades of experience as a trusted language services partner across all energy sectors, CPSL is ideally positioned to assist renewable energy companies. We assign highly trained experts to each project so that you are successful at crossing borders and breaking into new markets. One example is a project for which CPSL provided specialized interpreters for a high-level conference between a renewable energy agency and the European Union to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for achieving the renewable energy targets of the European Green Deal.

With a worldwide network of experienced linguists who provide accurate translations of crucial documents, CPSL is prepared to help streamline administrative and business formalities for Greentech operators, thereby accelerating the import, export, and approval of equipment for renewables and ensuring efficiency and legal compliance in a policy-intensive sector. Our services at international meetings and forums can enhance business success by helping to provide a highly professional image. In short, our language management skills are helping to accelerate the worldwide expansion of companies through our global network of linguists and experts.

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