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How to build and optimize the grid of the future
Jun 4, 2024
Ben Wilson, Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer at National Grid, discusses the need for upgrading and expanding the grid for achieving net zero by 2050. He highlights the importance of smart technology, policy support, and dynamic line ratings in managing energy demand. The podcast explores National Grid's investments in new infrastructure and innovative tech for a smarter grid.
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- Grid expansion essential for net zero goals by 2050.
- Investing in grid-enhancing technologies like TS conductor crucial for energy transition.
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The Need for Grid Modernization and Increased Transmission Capacity
Upgrading the grid and expanding transmission capacity play a crucial role in achieving net zero goals. Research emphasizes the key role of transmission capacity in decarbonization plans, with a projected 150% to fourfold increase needed by 2050. Grid enhancing technologies are vital to efficiently connect renewables to the grid, with dynamic line ratings and innovative conductors being highlighted as solutions to increase grid capacity without solely relying on new transmission lines.
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