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Current Investments: Expanding the World’s Power Grids

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Modernizing Europe's Power Grids

This chapter explores the investments in Europe aimed at adapting power grids for renewable energy, with a focus on Germany and the UK. It addresses challenges such as public opposition to infrastructure, rising costs of underground cabling, and evolving regulatory frameworks that promote anticipatory investment. Additionally, it analyzes the impact of demand growth and the need for a balanced approach to integrating renewable energy while maintaining affordability and reliability.

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