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adoption of renewables on the grid , over traditional utility-scale power purchase agreements in large addressable markets .
The conversion of existing on-site technologies such as boilers and heat exchangers to geothermal or green hydrogen sources is an opportunity for cities to maximise and build on what they already have . Adding energy storage capabilities at the point of use in industrial and commercial sites can help reduce energy costs , and add a layer of a more sustainable energy supply .
We can see significant cost savings and greenhouse gas reductions by committing to electrify fleets , particularly for last-mile delivery practices in our supply chain and transportation systems . School buses and other municipal fleets have opportunities to see charging times improved by analysing and optimising predictable energy usage patterns .
Q . WHAT ARE THE HEADWINDS DEVELOPERS ARE FACING ?
ยป Interconnection is a big headwind for developers . Utility companies play a big role in getting projects off the ground , but the process is not always straightforward or efficient . Adoption can be slow , as established players navigate adjustments to their role in the transition , in relation to infrastructure upgrades . Streamlining the adoption of working with these utility companies could increase penetration rates of getting cleantech into play with existing infrastructure .
Permitting is also a headwind for getting projects off the ground . At the federal and state levels , agencies should be more focused on response times and have an easier time working with agencies to receive comments , approvals , or non-jurisdiction letters .
16 August 2023