Ask the Expert: Uncovering the Materials Powering the Energy Transition
July 25, 2025
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There's more to renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and electric vehicle infrastructure than headlining technologies like solar panels, EV chargers, and batteries. These cornerstones of the energy transition are infrastructure projects that have required concrete, steel, and other traditional construction materials to be placed in service. Fortunately, the energy transition is occurring in parallel with a revolution in next-gen construction materials. Modular trench systems, composite enclosures for EV infrastructure, and plastic and composite concrete alternatives are just a few of the sustainable construction materials helping solve energy infrastructure cost and labor challenges.
Greg DiCrosta U.S. Sales Director Energy Sector Oldcastle Infrastructure
In this Ask the Expert, Greg DiCrosta of Oldcastle Infrastructure shares how these emerging products are driving scalable renewable energy solutions and electric grid modernization. He explains what they are, how they drive down the length and labor requirements of energy infrastructure construction, and why they are more sustainable and future-proof than traditional alternatives. He also offers a compelling example of how next-gen materials are helping a major chain of service stations successfully develop EV charging infrastructure at many of its prime locations.
