Emerging disruptive technologies are putting the traditional energy system under intense pressure. They are reshaping the energy business at every level, from local microgrids to transcontinental supply chains. Taken together, these breakthroughs have given rise to several major developments:
- Energy services and the energy value chain
are being managed in tandem to unlock new synergies. - Renewables
have emerged as a formidable alternative to fossil fuels. - Digitalization
is enabling a more integrated, clustered energy system.
These disruptions are overturning the traditional business model and creating openings for innovative, locally focused firms whose primary business is delivering energy services.