energy grids
Coverage of energy grids in the Nexus archive.
- Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
The article highlights that energy grids and train services are critical technologies vulnerable to extreme heat. It emphasizes the impact of very hot weather on these essential services.
- Heat wave grips Europe, reigniting debate over AC
A heat wave in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland has led to record temperatures and over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization. The crisis has sparked a political debate in Europe, with France’s far right advocating for widespread air conditioning installation, while experts warn of energy grid strain and environmental costs.
- Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath?
Iran has endured three months of war with the United States and Israel, marked by 40 days of bombing targeting energy grids, steel mills, petrochemical plants, ports, and transport corridors, followed by a two-month US naval blockade. The economic damage is estimated at US$270 billion, exceeding half of Iran's US$371 billion GDP.
- AI buildout reshapes global energy grids
The AI buildout is increasing energy demand globally, with data centers in the US outpacing power grid capacity, while developers create self-sustaining power systems. In China, AI's electricity usage is projected to reach 5.3% of total consumption by 2030, prompting a policy to locate data centers in western regions using 80% green energy.