Socio-economic transformations

The third set of objectives is focused on transformations in society and businesses that are needed for AWE to become established. AWE start-ups need technological innovation systems to mature and scale-up the technology. AWE technology needs to achieve legitimacy in the eyes of governments, utility companies, and financiers. Finally, it is unclear how AWE can exploit renewable power generation gaps in time and geography, to have maximum impact on the electricity grid. Identifying market segments where AWE can have the greatest impact will help guide its development.

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