As the energy industry continues to decarbonize generation and support economy-wide decarbonization, demand is increasing markedly for clean energy technologies that enable a reliable and affordable transition. At the same time, the industry must keep existing assets operating reliably and efficiently. Maintaining the existing system while expanding clean energy technology deployment requires a robust supply chain to provide components and equipment in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.
EPRI conducts a wide range of supply chain-related research across the Institute, ranging from high-level overviews of current and future supply chain challenges and opportunities to detailed assessments and demonstrations of specific components. This paper highlights several of the recent, ongoing, and planned research projects focused on aspects of the supply chain for energy systems.
Authors Robin Bedilion and Heather Feldman