POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago
Gas Turbine Supply Chain Bottlenecks Could Reshape the Generation Mix in 2030 and Beyond
Key Takeaway
Gas turbine supply chain issues will significantly delay new dispatchable capacity, forcing developers and large power consumers to explore alternative generation and storage solutions for 2030 and beyond.
AI Summary
- •Significant gas turbine supply chain bottlenecks are causing backlogs extending years, severely impacting new project timelines for dispatchable capacity.
- •Utilities are scrambling to secure reliable power, indicating potential market tightness and increased costs for firm capacity.
- •The supply chain crisis is projected to reshape the generation mix in 2030 and beyond, suggesting a shift away from new gas turbine reliance and towards alternative dispatchable solutions.
Topics
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Article Content
The gas turbine industry is facing its most significant supply chain challenge in decades, with backlogs extending years into the future and utilities scrambling to secure dispatchable capacity. To better understand the scope of the problem and what options utilities have, POWER spoke with John Shingledecker, principal technical executive with EPRI, and Bobby Noble, senior […] The post Gas Turbine Supply Chain Bottlenecks Could Reshape the Generation Mix in 2030 and Beyond appeared first on POWER Magazine .