Energy & infrastructure

The energy and infrastructure sectors are advancing with renewable energy, alternative fuels, and smart technologies. These innovations are driving decarbonization, operational efficiency, and resilience, creating significant opportunities for measurable business impact.

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Innovation in energy & infrastructure

The energy sector is in the midst of a major transition, as global efforts to reduce carbon emissions reshape how energy is produced, stored, and consumed.

Central to this shift is the move toward renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and green hydrogen, along with innovations in energy storage and smart grid technologies that enhance grid stability and efficiency. The adoption of alternative fuels such as biofuels, ammonia, and e-methanol is helping to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like transportation and heavy industry. Meanwhile, advances in AI and cybersecurity are playing a critical role in improving energy management and protecting vital infrastructure from digital threats.

From mobile EV charging solutions to direct air capture technologies, these innovations are driving the energy sector towards a more sustainable, resilient, and decarbonized future, helping companies meet stringent environmental targets while maintaining operational efficiency.

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Energy & infrastructure technology trends

Alternative fuels

Global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions drive the push for industrial decarbonization. Technologies like direct air capture, flue-stack carbon capture and introducing hydrogen and alternative fuels for steel production are gaining traction to meet stringent environmental regulations and achieve sustainability goals.

Cybersecurity & data infrastructure:

As energy systems become more digitalized and interconnected, cybersecurity and data infrastructure are essential to protect operational technology (OT), AI models, and critical networks from cyber threats, ensuring uninterrupted and secure energy supply.

Energy transition

The shift toward energy storage, smart grids, and decentralized energy solutions is gaining traction as the world transitions from traditional energy sources to renewable ones, improving grid resilience and promoting sustainable energy management.

Decarbonization

Decarbonization technologies such as concentrated solar power, geothermal energy, and long-duration energy storage are key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enabling industries to meet regulatory targets and environmental commitments.

Infrastructure

The rise in electric vehicle adoption is outpacing charging and alternative fuel infrastructure development, leading to the demand for mobile EV charging solutions that provide flexible, on-the-go power options and reduce charging bottlenecks.

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Use cases

Mobile EV charging infrastructure

With the rapid rise in electric vehicle (ev) adoption, mobile ev charging systems offer flexible, portable solutions to meet the increasing demand, especially in areas where permanent charging infrastructure is still lacking. by deploying these portable chargers, businesses can ensure ev owners have access to reliable charging, reduce downtime, and maintain customer satisfaction while the infrastructure catches up with demand.

The impact:

30%

Increase in ev charging coverage

25%

Reduction in ev downtime

20%

Improvement in customer satisfaction

50%

Reduction in infrastructure costs

Biofuels

Biofuels are transforming the energy sector by offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels, particularly in the marine and aviation industries. derived from organic waste and other renewable sources, these biofuels provide a carbon-neutral solution, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. as the global demand for cleaner energy grows, biofuels are becoming a key player in decarbonization efforts, with sustainable aviation fuel (saf) and marine biofuels leading the charge. regulatory pressures and corporate sustainability goals are driving rapid adoption, positioning biofuels as a vital component in the transition to a greener energy future.

The impact:

30%

Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using saf

50%

Decrease in lifecycle carbon emissions compared to conventional marine fuels

25%

Lower fuel costs in aviation with saf adoption

Increase in waste-to-fuel conversion efficiency

AI/analytics & security operations in energy management

Ai-powered platforms and advanced analytics are transforming energy management by optimizing energy consumption, improving grid operations, and reducing waste. machine learning models analyze vast datasets from energy assets, enabling predictive maintenance and real-time insights that enhance efficiency and sustainability. meanwhile, integrating large language models (llms) into security operations centers (soc) enhances cybersecurity by automating threat detection, reducing manual monitoring, and improving response times to cyber incidents. this fusion of ai and data analytics enhances both operational efficiency and security, ensuring energy infrastructures are resilient, efficient, and secure in the face of digital threats.

The impact:

40%

Improvement in asset efficiency

50%

Reduction in energy waste

60%

Reduction in manual security tasks

40%

Reduction in threat response time

Energy storage and grid management

Energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries and long-duration energy storage technologies, are essential for balancing supply and demand as renewable energy sources fluctuate. by storing excess energy and releasing it when needed, these systems stabilize the grid, reduce energy waste, and improve the integration of renewable energy into the grid.

The impact:

25%

Improvement in grid reliability

30%

Reduction in energy waste

40%

Increase in renewable energy utilization

20%

Reduction in grid management costs

Direct air capture (DAC) technologies for carbon reduction

Direct air capture (dac) technology provides businesses with the ability to directly remove co2 from the atmosphere, contributing to decarbonization strategies and helping achieve sustainability goals. this innovative solution captures and stores carbon emissions, supporting regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability targets in energy-intensive sectors.

The impact:

50%

Reduction in carbon emissions per facility

25%

Improvement in carbon capture efficiency

30%

Decrease in compliance-related costs

10x

Increase in carbon offset capacity

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