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solar and wind
Coverage of solar and wind in the Nexus archive.
- US power grid braces for a high-stakes summer of heat and supply strain
The U.S. power grid faces reliability challenges this summer due to extreme heat, rising demand from data centers and AI, variable renewable energy sources, and regional weather risks like droughts and wildfires. Grid operators are implementing emergency measures to manage stress but warn of potential localized outages or price spikes during extreme conditions.