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November 12, 2026

Upgrading grids for renewables is a key issue at climate talks

  • Older grids often can't absorb all the electricity generated by new solar and wind installations.
    • By ANTON L. DELGADO
    Associated Press

    AP Photo/Anton L. Delgado [enlarge]
    The sun sets on a transmission tower near North Bangkok Power Plant in the Nonthaburi Province of Thailand on Oct. 24.

    Outdated power grids are a major hurdle in the transition to renewable energy, since older systems often can't absorb all the electricity from new, cleaner sources.


     
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