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How Jigar Shah Thinks About Risk
Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins
Innovating around obstacles leads to unique breakthroughs
The utility company faced challenges in connecting to the grid, leading them to consider building a microgrid on site which turned out to be more cost-effective. This innovation points to uniquely American technology and extraordinary companies like Southern Company and Power Secure. Manufacturing domestically with breakthrough technologies like microgrids can give a competitive edge over international commodity suppliers. The long interconnection queues were seen as a regulatory hurdle, but they spurred innovation in microgrid development, showcasing how obstacles can lead to unique innovations that set apart companies in the industry.
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