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Today’s electrical grid faces a range of challenges. Extreme weather events, new consumer electrification initiatives, and the increasing popularity of electric vehicles can all lead to spikes in demand for energy. As a result, some circuits can experience significant annual imbalances, putting strain on the grid.

Increasing Capacity and Balancing the Electrical Grid with Switched Source

Embracing Innovation: What Utilities Can Learn From Banking

The case for AI as a public utility

The power grid is currently going through a period of dramatic transformation, with the goal of cutting carbon dioxide emissions roughly in half by 2030 (compared to 2016 levels) and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. These ambitious goals are changing the way electricity is generated and consumed. Wind and solar projects are boosting the production of renewable energy, while more people are embracing low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps and electric vehicles to heat their homes and power their daily commutes.