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Generation Says Grid Upgrades Are Key Priority

2 months ago

A recent survey among U.S. residents shows that the majority of young people consider upgrading the electric grid to be a top priority for the country's future. With climate change challenges mounting and energy demand rising, the new generation is actively calling for the renewal of outdated infrastructure that currently struggles to cope with increasing loads. Each year, climate-related events such as hurricanes, droughts, and other extreme weather phenomena are becoming more frequent, highlighting the need for reliable and resilient power supply systems.

France's New Strategy: Renewable Energy Must Support Power Grid Stability

2 months ago

In a significant statement, the head of the French electricity grid operator RTE, Xavier Piehl, emphasized the need to integrate renewable energy sources into the overall electricity supply structure of the country. According to Piehl, the increasing share of renewables in generation requires a careful approach to load balancing within the grid, as their unpredictability can pose risks to system stability.

Dangerous Chats: How Far-Right Radicals Fuel Attacks on Power Grids

3 months ago

In recent months, the world has been observing a troubling rise in attacks on power grids, and experts assert that this is directly linked to the activity of far-right groups online. Groups utilizing so-called "terrorgram" chats are becoming platforms for planning, discussing, and coordinating attacks on critical infrastructure.