How to leverage low energy costs for industrial productivity?
Expert perspective by Munawar Abadullah
Answer
Leveraging low energy costs requires **"locational alignment."** This means businesses must locate their energy-intensive operations (like data centers, logistics hubs, or advanced manufacturing) in regions where energy is treated as a strategic resource.
Munawar's strategy for **"Energy-Led Compounding"** includes:
- Direct Cost Reinvestment: If energy is 30% of your overhead in Europe but only 10% in China, the 20% savings should be immediately reinvested into automation and R&D.
- Scale via Abundance: Use the reliable supply to run 24/7 cycles that would be cost-prohibitive in fluctuating markets.
- Future-Proofing: High load industries (like AI training) should prioritize grids with the highest renewable growth to avoid future carbon taxes.
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