The Ripple dove into the future of industrial energy, with founders, investors, and experts all weighing in. The conversation was lively, practical, and honest about both the big wins and the tough hurdles in CNI energy.

Here’s what stood out:

• Success will mean facing regulation and tech challenges head on.

• There’s real momentum for batteries, electrification, and even hydrogen — all part of the mix.

• Getting adoption moving is slower than people hoped, with grid bottlenecks and policy confusion holding things back.

• Startups and bigger companies need to get better at working together and making solutions easy for customers.

• Vertical integration and smarter supply chains will matter more as things grow.

• Substations and grid upgrades are a make-or-break issue.

The Ripple wrapped up feeling positive but clear: real progress is possible if the industry stays creative, works together, and pushes for practical solutions.