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Energy vs Climate
Transmission vs Climate
Oct 29, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges and opportunities in building long-distance transmission lines in North America. It explores the growth of renewable energy in Texas, the advantages of DC systems for transmission, and the challenges in energy generation planning. It also covers diverse efforts in renewable energy, collaboration between Alberta and BC, European interest in reducing dependence on Russian gas, and comparing North America and Europe's resource mix and transmission.
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- The limited progress in building long-distance transmission lines across North America hampers the effective utilization of energy resources and results in a significant gap.
- The fragmented grid ownership in North America highlights the need for stronger infrastructure to connect and tap into the full range of energy resources available.
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The importance of interties and long-distance transmission lines
Long distance and inter-regional transmission lines can connect generation across North America, bringing low cost and low carbon electricity to users everywhere.
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