What are the three main drivers of rapidly rising global electricity demand, according to Rich Miller?

According to Rich Miller, former vice president of New York’s Consolidated Edison, the three main drivers of rapidly rising global electricity demand are electric cars, heat pumps, and artificial intelligence.

Why did Spain experience a nationwide blackout in April 2025, and what was identified as the real cause—not renewables?

Spain experienced a nationwide blackout in April 2025 when malfunctioning power plants—including a solar farm—triggered a domino effect that left the entire country without power for almost a full day; however, Guy Nicholson of Statkraft clarified that renewables 'did exactly what they were told to do' and the real cause was the lack of grid flexibility technologies, calling it 'a perfectly foreseeable car crash' due to insufficient deployment of stabilizing solutions like batteries and synchronous compensators.

Why Building the Best Grid Is a Key to the Future

May 27, 2026

Bloomberg Primer highlights $470 billion in 2025 grid investments driven by EV and AI demand. New technologies like superconducting cables and batteries address stability issues following blackouts and support renewable integration.

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2026-05-27

Why Building the Best Grid Is a Key to the Future

Why Building the Best Grid Is a Key to the Future

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