Future-Proofing Energy: Innovative Solutions for the World’s Growing Needs

The world population today is a little less than 8 billion people, and this number will only increase in the coming years — A definite Hard Trend future certainty. It is estimated by industry experts that by the year 2050, the population will reach around 9.7 billion people.

Along with this increase in population comes an increased demand for basic human necessities, such as food, clean water, clothing, and shelter. And connected to all these basic human necessities is the need for more energy and energy storage solutions. What do we need to produce more food? Energy to run farm equipment. What do we need to supply clean water? Energy to run a water treatment plant. What does producing more clothing require? You guessed it — Additional manufacturing plants that again require energy.

Population and the need for energy go hand in hand, and like all trends, this presents an interesting challenge to organizations as it leads to both fully predictable problems and bountiful business opportunities. We must utilize an Anticipatory Mindset to look at both sides of the coin. This additional energy requirement will be a major disruptor…