Sector analysis: Energy

The energy sector, by its nature, fuels most economic activity. However, what drives the motor of the world nearly always comes along with concerns about its environmental impact. Innovation in this sector is therefore often focused either on increasing efficiencies and lowering costs or reducing the environmental impact. These are the two ever-present themes. Innovation in sustainable and renewable energy sources has been enabled recently by developments in adjacent technologies like batteries, energy storage and grid tech.

Renewable energy sources…