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The device throttling the world’s electrified future: Bottlenecks Series

Zero: The Climate Race

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The Transformer Crisis: Powering the Future

This chapter examines the challenges faced by the UK’s last transformer factory amidst rising demand for power transformers, crucial for energy transmission. It discusses the impacts of climate-related events on electrical infrastructure and the critical shortages affecting utilities. The chapter also highlights the need for technological innovation and government intervention to ensure reliable energy supplies in the face of increasing global demand.

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