When it comes to light bulb moments of bright ideas, the spotlight shines on one of the energy sector’s rising innovators: Ishneet Kaur.
“Innovation transcends introducing new technologies alone. Instead, this is about rethinking how we can transform our energy systems to meet future demands,” says Kaur, the director of innovation at National Grid Partners, the Corporate Venture Capital and Innovation arm of National Grid. This serves as one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US—catering to more than 20 million people throughout New York and Massachusetts.
Kaur’s role coincides with the rising trend within the energy sector, where innovation is no longer just a choice but a requirement. The energy industry is under increasing pressure to evolve as the world faces skyrocketing energy demand due to the rise of data centers and artificial intelligence (AI), increasing domestic manufacturing and electrification. A report by US Department of Energy predicts that electricity demand could increase between 15-20% in …