“Would it even be relevant for me to participate?” That question came to me when we had the chance to participate in the pilot phase of the Renewables Xchange program. This program gives engineers the opportunity to work in another country for a few weeks. “Why would I want to swap desks with a colleague …
Whether for convenience, to save time, or simply because it’s more practical – we are, or rather were, used to taking the car and eating out of disposable packaging. The consequences are tangible. At Tractebel we can and want to take measures to counteract this. It’s not even that difficult. In this article, we explain …
When it comes to the term “renewable energy”, most people first think of wind and sun. This is to almost forget that biomass, biogas, geothermal energy and also hydropower are also included. Unfairly, in my opinion. Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of energy on earth. And today it can help us secure supplies …
I have been working for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP) for 7 years and now we have past the two-thirds mark. I will give you a quick recap: The MWSIP is a multi-billion dollar water resources development investment program being financed by the Government of Sri Lanka and Asian Development Bank to transfer …
Biking to work? Sure, I did that 20 years ago. But then, my journey to work was much shorter in those days – 4 km rather than 14 km – and I was, put it this way, much fitter too. Besides, showering and getting ready for work in the office and all the rest is …
How do you gather a large group of bright minds and make them into one team? Especially when their workplaces are separated by hundreds – or even thousands – of kilometres? We tried to find a way and – in my view – actually succeeded. It was an exciting process. 2022 saw the start of …
Imagine you are taking a tube and suddenly it stops – everything goes dark.Imagine you are in hospital and reliant on machines that suddenly run out of power.It does not need a worst-case scenario to imagine the effect of a power outage. We even rely on electricity during our daily routine, e.g., to pay for …
Last year in my blogspot “A vacation highlight between nature and technology” I reported on the Limberg III Project. During my hiking holiday I was once again drawn to the Kaprun reservoirs. I wanted to see how construction was progressing and take in the magic of this special place. Start of construction for the Limberg …
Sport has always been important to me! I especially enjoy running. The integration of sport into my daily life since I was a teenager has helped me improve and develop certain key skills such as patience, discipline, commitment, perseverance and determination. They also play a role in my daily routine. During the pandemic, though, sport …
Back in June I published one of my first Tractebel News about the new “Limberg III” hydropower project. Now I came face to face with this imposing wonder-world of technology in the high mountains of Kaprun. Vacation planning 2.0 During my vacation in the Austrian region of Zell am See-Kaprun, it quickly became clear that …
Have you wondered how to have a career that allows you to explore different fields, skills, and cultures? I did. For me, it was always a dream to have multiple and diverse experiences where I can learn and grow. A few years ago, I didn’t know how to fit this within one career. However, this …
What could be better than experience abroad to enrich my academic career? The answer to this question led me as an intern to Tractebel in Germany. I have been rewarded with a wealth of new insights and valuable contacts with wonderful people. I am a student at Polytech Lille Engineering School and would like to …
Diversity – a term which has become a buzzword in recent years. And for good reason: In my eyes, diversity is a central factor for change and progress. I would even go so far as to say that diversity is crucial to the success of all companies. Teams made up of people from different cultures, …
Connection or Relation? Can video calls replace personal business trips? My conclusion after another eight months of the pandemic. In my last blog post, “Project Management in the Covid-19 Era”, I reported on the changing work situation due to Corona. Circumstances have eased somewhat since then. Many people, countries, and governments are beginning to know …
Since I was a child, I have always wondered how and where do we get electric power? With this curiosity, I decided to go electric and now I am part of the Smart Grid revolution. The world is becoming smarter, so gaining work experience as an intern during your studies will boost your employability and …
