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The energy transition is no longer driven solely by cleaner generation technologies; it is increasingly defined by the intelligence, resilience, and strategic control embedded within energy systems. As governments, utilities, infrastructure operators, and industrial stakeholders respond to rising electricity demand, supply chain volatility, and dec...

Autonomous cities represent an advanced stage of urban development that integrates AI, digital twins, IoT, edge computing, and autonomous infrastructure solutions to enable efficient city operations with minimal human intervention. Through unified urban operating platforms, cities can automate traffic management, optimize energy distribution, conne...

This research explores the powerful global forces that will reshape business, society, and technology over the coming decade, offering a holistic view of the megatrends redefining the future operating environment. These forces span geopolitical fragmentation, demographic divergence, technological acceleration, environmental pressures, and fundament...

The Future of the United States explores the transformative trends shaping national competitiveness, economic resilience, and technological leadership through 2035. US energy policy is reinforcing fossil fuel expansion while navigating the growth of renewables, addressing increasing electricity demand from AI-intensive industries, and modernizing t...

Waste-to-energy (WtE) conversion is gaining strategic relevance as global waste generation accelerates and environmental regulations tighten. Municipalities and industries are facing mounting pressure to reduce landfill dependence, curb methane emissions, and secure reliable low-carbon energy sources. In this context, WtE is evolving from a seconda...

This report studies the emerging trends in consumer behavior and the technology landscape that are set to shape the future of consumerism. Increasing demand for personalized experiences has pushed companies to invest in advanced technologies and rebuild legacy infrastructure, ensuring more tailored shopping experiences across both physical and digi...

The unprecedented US tariff measures introduced in 2025 have triggered a global trade conflict, resulting in sharp contractions of trade volumes, extensive supply chain disruptions, and a profound reconfiguration of international business practices. With US average tariff rates surging to their highest levels in nearly a century, governments and bu...

With more customers preferring to stay home following the COVID-19 pandemic, they want to make their living spaces multifunctional and efficient. Homes will serve multiple purposes: work, entertainment, relaxation, shared living, and health and wellness. Home ecosystems and service-based models that assist people with everyday tasks will cause a so...

09 Sep 2015  |  Global  |  Megatrends

New and Future Business Models for Energy Utilities

Distributed Generation, Smart Technology, and Renewable Energy Drive Business Model Innovation

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The traditional utility business model of a pure-play centralised power producer and provider will soon be extinct. Distributed generation (DG) will increasingly feature in new utility value propositions as utilities try to capture more downstream opportunities. These will include several models, from an aggregator of DG to providing complete energ...