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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026
Which frontier technologies matter most for companies in 2026? Highlights the latest innovations across AI infrastructure, electrification, future of energy, and grid resilience.
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Michael Chui, Roger Roberts, & Tanguy CatlinMcKinsey & Company • Technology Council
McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026 — Frontier Energy & AI SystemsMcKinsey & Company
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- check_circleEnergy availability and grid interconnection timelines now represent the primary bottleneck for enterprise AI deployment.
- check_circleAccelerated investment in behind-the-meter generation, modular microgrids, and battery storage is bridging the 3-to-7-year utility queue gap.
- check_circle15 core tech trends demonstrate that digital compute and physical power engineering are now inextricably linked.
- check_circleFull 145-page technical outlook provides comprehensive analysis of market adoption, capital investment, and engineering milestones.
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