Have you ever considered how far we have come when it comes to energy tech? Humanity has harnessed energy tech since the invention of electricity, and if Tesla had his way, we would all have free electricity. Could you imagine if the greed of others in the 20s and 30s had not overthrown the idea where we would be today? If his clean energy had been offered for free, then we might not have the innovation we do today, but we would not have the environmental issues that we face because of fossil fuels, nuclear bombs and Chernobyl. Despite the negative effects of the last millennia, humanity has made leaps and bounds in its energy tech. Besides those who innovate energy tech, there are those such as Doug Healy, who champion it.
Douglas Healy is a champion of innovation and sustainable energy, as such, he is always on the lookout for -and eager to share his energy tech finds. So, if you are a lover of innovation and technology, then check out Doug’s top six latest tech trend finds to watch out for in 2020.
Longer lasting batteries
Who doesn’t love a good long lasting battery? Well, Douglas Healy does, but he says a battery that lasts more than a day is a unicorn! But fear not folks, because 2020 will see the world filled with better and longer lasting batteries. Tesla and Vivint have some exciting battery solar powered projects in the works, so watch this space.
Artificial Intelligence
With the push for greater safety measures in the energy industry post BP oil spill, many companies have started to embrace AI in a greater capacity. Energy and mining companies are going to gradually integrate AI mining, which will allow for faster oil production and fewer errors.
Cybersecurity for power?!?
That’s right folks, with the integration of automated systems to run our nation’s power grids, there is a greater emphasis on cyber security. In the coming year we will see a greater focus on protecting our power grids from cyber attacks initiated by terrorists and nations with which we have poor relations.
In truth, our power grids are such that, in the current state, they are easily hacked. But with our brightest minds working on the problem, we will see better security of our infrastructure in 2020.
A greater emphasis on trading in energy stocks
With the popularity of cryptocurrency and other digital payment trends, 2020 will see an influx in energy trading and a boosted economy for those companies participating in block-chain. Look out for more IOS in energy companies in 2020.
Marine Solar
For those who see wind or solar farms as an eyesore, well fear not, because it looks like solar is moving to the ocean. A lot of planning is required, but it looks like marine solar projects are on the way.
Solar in general is going to see a greater push in 2020. With lowering costs for solar conductors and a greater push to utilize solar energy across the board, we will see more innovation and a wider audience reached.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are the future of the transportation industry. With carbon emissions at an all-time high, the transport and manufacturing industry must step in to fix the problem they created by the use of fossil fuels for so many years. The demand for such vehicles is gaining momentum, and there is even a trend of self-driving cars. The self-driving technology is still in its infancy, and the safety of the vehicles is still being tested. The thought of self-driving cars is nice in theory, but it is not certain if they will achieve maximum safety in reality.
Douglas Healy is excited for the changes he is seeing in the energy tech industry as they make him hopeful for the future of the nation as well as the world. With a greater emphasis on producing and building on well-established energy tech, the innovators and other key stakeholders can further the goal of a world with sustainable energy by 2050 and save humanity from the uncertain future it faces in the current climate
