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Low carbon generation set to meet electricity demand growth – IEA

Smart Energy International

Managing power grid complexity: The 5 biggest priorities for utilities in 2024 Energy Transitions Podcast: Accelerating decarbonised power generation at scale Notable expansion of the data centre sector also is likely, with consumption from data centres, AI and the cryptocurrency sector potentially doubling by 2026.

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Looming Grid Shortfall Prompts 2.5GW California Procurement Proposal

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Thursday’s proposed decision from the California Public Utilities Commission ( PDF ) is the culmination of more than a year of study and debate over the state’s grid reliability needs, as part of its Integrated Resource Plan proceeding.

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MIT Study: Transmission Is Key to a Low-Cost, Decarbonized US Grid

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And establishing high-voltage direct-current links between North America’s three macro-grids, the Eastern, Western and Texas interconnections, could cut average wholesale costs to just over $70 per megawatt-hour. Another study led by Princeton University released last month, which charts a $2.5

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The Inflation Reduction Act is signed into law

Smart Energy International

Energy Transitions Podcast: Weighing the future of nuclear power in Europe. It’s going to drive a 40% reduction in carbon emissions overall and a 70% reduction in the power sector. This article was originally published on Power Grid. Transmission.

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