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Ep596 Energy security in the age of AI: What do we need for a more resilient grid?

As the ADIPEC 2026 conference gets under way, energy security and resilience are the central themes. Technological advances and international conflicts are creating new physical and cyber threats to energy supplies and infrastructure. The energy industry is being called on to pro ... Show more

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The future of the grid: Can new technologies deliver more electricity without building more infrastructure?

America needs more electricity, but building new power lines takes time. Some transmission projects in the US have taken more than 20 years to complete. Many others have been blocked completely. With power demand rising rapidly, driven by AI data centres, electrification and indu ... Show more

. 1h 18min

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