AllianceBernstein's analysis argues that renewables may come online fastest as economies electrify, thanks to low costs and quick speed to market. Rising power demand, driven in part by AI, makes wind and solar among the most viable additions, especially when paired with battery storage, while gas turbine order books are sold out for years. Aging grids in the US and much of the developed world need upgrades to handle higher loads, benefiting companies such as Prysmian, Hitachi, Hubbell, Schneider and CATL, which have order backlogs extending several years. The authors say investors need to be selective, paying attention to operational efficiency, regulatory and competitive factors, and the quality of data disclosure across supply chains.
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