Electrification of Things Water Scarcity


THE NEXT GENERATION ENERGY LANDSCAPE IS EXPECTED TO LOOK VERY DIFFERENT FROM TODAY’S CENTRALIZED STRUCTURE.


The power sector is undergoing a revolution that is reshaping a well-defined and established industry. Consumers will have increasing access to “things”—cars, planes, appliances, industrial processes—that when powered by electricity may be more efficient.


The largest consumer of fuel-based power is the transportation sector. With fuel costs for rail at $11B and airlines spending over 40% of their costs on fuel, companies have huge incentives to shift towards electrified systems. Electric vehicles are also expected to more than quadruple through 2025.


Harsh environments and difficult access to fuel are also driving electrification in industrial sectors like mining, chemicals, and oil and gas exploration. Decarbonization and declining technology costs will continue to drive switching consumption at the point of use from fuel to electricity.


As the energy ecosystem continues to evolve, consumers and industries at all levels are seeking technology opportunities and new business models in this new and ever-changing landscape, and electrified “things” will play an increasingly important role in the future energy ecosystem.


Challenges


Inadequate supporting infrastructure and grid architecture


Uncertainty in regulation


Ability to recharge mobile assets is a key challenge to adoption Increased complexity of utility planning


Opportunities


Demand for more electrical generation and distribution of electricity


Growth opportunity for electrical generation that is otherwise flat in OECD world


Growth in demand for mechanical energy driven by electricity


New markets for “electrical” devices and offerings


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