The Green Blueprint
The storylines of the energy transition in 2023
Dec 22, 2023
Discussions on the peak in demand for fossil fuels, global transition to renewables, and the performance of clean energy stocks. Exploring the emerging market for clean energy tax credits and upcoming events providing insights on market growth. United States government's efforts to reduce inflation and implement guidance on various topics. Potential of geothermal energy in power generation, heating and cooling, and energy storage. Importance of lithium-ion batteries in the EV revolution and grid-scale energy storage. Potential of natural hydrogen as a fuel source and challenges in extracting it economically. Wrapping up the year with gratitude, job opportunities, and anticipation for the next year.
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- The clean energy industry is facing workforce shortages and needs to attract and train workers from an early age to address the labor challenges in clean energy projects.
- Efforts are underway to explore and tap into natural hydrogen resources, which have the potential to be a cleaner source of fuel compared to traditional methods of hydrogen production.
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Workforce shortages pose challenges to clean energy industry
The clean energy industry is facing widespread workforce shortages, with companies struggling to find skilled labor across various sectors. The demand for builders, electricians, and other workers is outpacing the available supply, leading to labor challenges in clean energy projects. While there is a transition of workers from the fossil fuel industry to clean energy jobs, the skillsets do not always align. Efforts are needed to attract and train workers, starting from an early age, to address the workforce shortage in the long term.
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