electricity grids
Coverage of electricity grids in the Nexus archive.
- AI and Heatwaves Strain Latin America’s Energy Grids
Record-breaking heatwaves and the AI data-centre boom are straining electricity grids in Latin America. The combined pressures of extreme weather and increased energy demand from AI infrastructure are pushing regional power systems to their limits.
- European heat wave pressures electricity grids
Europe’s heat wave is straining electricity grids due to surging air conditioning demand and reduced solar and wind generation. Britain’s grid faced supply tightness with prices spiking to $740 per megawatt, while France’s nuclear plants offline from cooling issues and Germany/UK anticipate record June electricity prices.
- Iran submits proposal for SCO energy consortium to boost cooperation
Iran has proposed forming an energy consortium among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to enhance energy supply and demand coordination. The proposal, including a draft statute, was submitted during a Moscow meeting of SCO energy ministers and aims to synchronize electricity grids, expand regional energy markets, and advance solar and nuclear power projects.