Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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OT Cybersecurity
Big Questions

How can utilities modernize the grid without increasing cyber risk?

As utilities modernize electricity networks, embedding operational technology (OT) cybersecurity from the outset is essential to delivering a more resilient, reliable and future-ready grid. In this feature, Jacobs Associate Director of OT Cybersecurity Fikret Yildirim explores why cyber resilience must become a core design principle for successful grid transformation.

Fikret Yildirim
AI Infrastructure
Thought Leadership

The hidden challenge behind gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure

The race to build AI infrastructure is accelerating. But as individual data center demand regularly exceeds gigawatt scale, power system design is emerging as one of the industry's biggest challenges. Are traditional approaches still fit for purpose?

Lara Kruk
Group of people discussing
Big Questions

How do we plan for the next generation of power demand?

Electrification, AI infrastructure and renewable energy are reshaping power demand faster than traditional planning models can adapt. Jacobs’ Senior Associate Director, Future Energy & Power Systems, Chris Boden explains why the future grid requires a fundamentally different approach.

Christopher Boden
Transmission Line cable
Big Questions

How do we build more resilient power systems?

As power systems become more digital and interconnected, resilience must become a core design principle. Geev Mokryani explains why future grids should be planned to adapt and recover from increasingly complex disruptions.

Geev Mokryani
Energy and Power
Big Questions

How do we connect renewables and new technologies to the grid?

Joe Fox works with utilities, developers and large end-users like data centers on connecting renewable energy and emerging technologies to the grid. With more than 20 years in power and power delivery, he advises on transmission planning, grid interconnections and grid modernization solutions, helping clients respond to rapid load growth and the evolving demands of the energy transition.

Joe Fox
Power Systems
Big Questions

How do we strengthen energy systems at speed?

Across global markets, energy providers face relentless pressure: deliver faster, manage supply chains and maintain system reliability. Fiachra Ó Cléirigh brings curiosity, collaboration and a systems mindset to address today’s most complex infrastructure challenges.

Fiachra Ó Cléirigh
What will drive the next phase of energy growth?
Big Questions

What will drive the next phase of energy growth?

Mike Klooster accelerates growth for Jacobs’ energy and power clients at a pivotal moment for the industry. With decades of experience, he works with clients to navigate evolving energy demands, strengthen partnerships and scale solutions that deliver reliable, sustainable outcomes.

Mike Klooster

  • Future Foundations

    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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