Asian countries lead the way for global connected grid that can supply clean electricity by 2050

Briefing

Asian countries lead the way for global connected grid that can supply clean electricity by 2050

December 16, 2016

Briefing
  • Global grid network – Japan, South Korea, China and Russia as well as power and utility companies, universities, and equipment manufacturers from 14 countries formed a non-profit organization to create a renewable power global grid by 2050
  • Power capacity – Backbone infrastructure will send electricity across grids worldwide at more than 10 gigawatts capacity, more than 1,000 kilovolts AC and 800 kilovolts DC
  • Challenges – Include connecting supply of renewable energy which are in North Africa, central Asia, east Russia and north Asia, to areas that have greater demand for electricity like Europe, southern Africa, and East and Southeast Asia, and political and technological constraints

Accelerator
Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Management, Globalization and International Trade

Sector
Energy

Source

Original Publication Date
September 13, 2016

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