Unlocking Opportunities through Standardisation Strategies
Moving towards alternatives to fossil fuels is crucial for the preservation of sustainable living conditions. Europe, struggling with its reliance on expensive imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and a rather slow rollout of renewable energy infrastructure, has reached a critical point. As Draghi (2024) pointed out, this dependence has seriously weakened the EU’s negotiating position, resulting in electricity prices that are two to three times higher than those in the United States. This stark reality highlights the pressing need for decarbonisation through renewable energy sources. This transition not only promises energy security and cost-effectiveness but also puts Europe in a prime position to lead the global move towards clean power generation.
The Crucial Role of SMEs in Renewable Energy:
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) aren’t just taking part in this green revolution; they’re driving it. Small Business Standards (SBS) recognises the pivotal role SMEs play across the renewable energy supply chain. From innovative component manufacturing and installation to maintenance and software development, SMEs bring flexibility, specialist know-how, and local understanding to the table.
The report summarises the role of SMEs in the renewable energy value chain and analyses current standardisation activities most relevant to SMEs and outlines clear recommendations for SBS to look forward to:
- Strengthen SME Participation by finding experts in ISO, IEC and CEN/CENELEC Technical Committees mentioned in the report.
- Raise Awareness & Capacity Building through practical guides for SMEs to understand how and why to participate in the standardisation process, and dedicated events perhaps at the Energy Sustainability Week 2025.
- Advocate for SME-Friendly Policies like financial support for participation in international standardisation meetings in collaboration with other associations.
Don’t miss out on this essential resource – Download the full report now to explore how SMEs can shape the future of renewable energy standardisation.
