Federico Avila from Isolux Corsan, a solution provider at the marcus evans Generation Summit 2013, on training the next generation of workers. Interview with: Federico Avila, Chief Executive Officer, Isolux Corsan

1. Planning for a
New Power Generation
reputation of nuclear energy after the advance in technologies, such as smart
Fukushima’s disaster and the natural- grids, virtual power plants, energy
gas market prices, are the main engines storage and high-voltage direct current
of this change. transmission, to move clean renewable
energy to load centers.
This new model, conjointly with the
obsolescence of an important part of the In what areas will the industry
generation and transmission assets and move forward?
the necessity to attend a growing
energy demand, means a huge It is never easy, but the industry is
challenge for the industry. seeing accelerating coal plant
retirements, stronger move to gas-fired
Half of the US power plants are more generation and improved infrastructure
Interview with: Federico Avila, than 30 years old. This fact added to development, such as fracking
Chief Executive Officer, Isolux the switch from coal to other sources, technology and gas pipelines to deliver
Corsan the natural growth of demand, green fuel to market.
initiatives and gas prices, forecast an
important investment in renewable Also a continued commitment to RPS
“Power generation executives should energy, gas-fired power plants and the and renewable energy, including
rethink their employee recruitment, subsequent transmission needed. improved efficiency and continuing
retention and development strategies to downward price pressure on equipment
ensure they have the talent and How can the sector overcome the and delivered product price, are also a
expertise to run their business,” says issue of its aging workforce and the point of focus.
Federico Avila, Chief Executive Officer, problems that brings about?
Isolux Corsan. “Areas that should be
addressed are recruiting (hire new The energy sector in North America is
talent and develop the industry currently facing the issue of an aging
expertise needed), retention and
development of talent and the phase
workforce that is on the brink of
retirement. This is creating a huge The industry
retirement approach,” he goes on to problem, as there is no new talent pool
add. ready to replace the retiring one.
is seeing a
stronger move
From a solution provider company Power generation executives should
attending the upcoming marcus evans rethink their recruitment, retention and
Generation Summit 2013, in Dallas, development strategies to ensure they
Texas, February 25-26, Avila share his
views on how the industry can ensure a
sustainable energy supply.
have the talent and expertise to run
their business. Areas that should be
addressed are recruiting (hire new
to gas-fired
What are the opportunities in the
talent and develop the industry
expertise needed), retention and generation
power generation and production development of talent and the phase
space today? retirement approach.
and improved
infrastructure
The industry is facing an important What technology upgrades may
transformation in the North American enhance operational efficiency?
energy model. The renewable boost,
lead by the Renewable Portfolio
Standards (RPS) and Federal Tax
Credits policies, the new Environmental
New technology developments are
needed to provide reliable generation,
to stabilize the grid and to improve
development
Protection Agency regulations affecting efficiency under this new paradigm. The
the coal-fired generation, the bad industry is likely to see an important

2. About the Generation Summit 2013
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About Isolux Corsan
Thomas Isolux Corsan USA is part of Isolux Corsan, a global leader in the areas of energy, civil construction and concessions
(investments) with a track record spanning over 80 years of professional activity. Our group operates in 35 countries on five
continents and we employ more than 9,000 people throughout the world. In the Energy market, the Group is one of the largest
providers of EPC services.
www.isoluxcorsan.com
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