Panel: Upgrading the supply chain to meet demand

Lead times for critical equipment continue to extend, geopolitical tensions complicate sourcing, power constraints limit site viability, and sustainability requirements introduce entirely new procurement challenges. Large frame gas turbines which are sold out until 2030.  Copper usage is expanding at a time when several technical factors are limiting its supply.  

• Pursue partnerships and co-development 

• Bulk-purchase components that have long lead times 

• How can using sustainable materials such as cross laminated timber, eco concretes, industrial hemp help to diversity the materials required.