We've asked the NextEnergy team to share the industry-related news, stories and information that have grabbed their attention this month. We hope you find it useful!
Eric McDonald, Director, Facilities & Infrastructure Development
What he’s reading: EV Charging Sessions to Exceed 1.5 Billion by 2026 Globally
Media: EC&M
What makes it interesting: EV charging is expected to grow more than 600% in the next five years. Incentives are needed in Orth America to increase EV adoption, which is lagging behind EV adoption in China and Europe.
Kate Bell, Program Manager
What she’s reading: Maryland Energy Administration Funds Microgrids, Resiliency Hubs
Media: Government Technology
What makes it interesting: This article sheds light on Maryland’s three new funding initiatives to bring reliable, sustainable, and affordable power systems into the mix to combat disruption via cyber attacks, severe weather events, and other system failures. Of note is how the funding is geared towards offsetting the high costs associated with pre-construction planning and feasibility analyses that are often barriers to local governments pursuing the integration of distributed energy systems into their local power mixes.
Lauren Mattar, Technical Program Manager
What she’s reading: Six Future Mobility Trends from IDTechEx Research
Media: Yahoo Finance
What makes it interesting: This article highlights six trends in future mobility, from electrification across all sectors to improving thermal management in EVs.
