A recurring mistake is treating a pilot as proof of market readiness. Another is discussing climate impact without showing how permitting, procurement, or interconnection timelines shape the commercial path.
Common traps to watch:
- treating prototypes as proof of market readiness
- ignoring permitting or grid interconnection timelines
- using emissions narratives without checking customer economics
References that help correct the drift:
- DOE Liftoff reports: liftoff.energy.gov/
Useful for understanding commercialization pathways and deployment bottlenecks in the US.
- DOE Liftoff charts and pathways: liftoff.energy.gov/
A good visual reference for pathways, system bottlenecks, and category comparisons.
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