Power grid operators from across the United States have warned that they are struggling to keep up with the demand for electricity as they attempt to transition to cleaner energy sources, meaning that some parts of the country could see blackouts during the summer. “I am concerned about it,” Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Chief Executive John Bear told the The Wall Street Journal on Sunday. “As we move forward, we need to know that when you put a solar panel or a wind turbine up, it’s not the same as a thermal resource.” California state’s grid operator told WSJ on Friday that it expects to see a shortfall in supplies this summer, driven by extreme heat, wildfires, and delays in bringing new power sources online. ...
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Power Grid Operators Warn of Potential Electricity Shortages Amid Transition to Clean Energy
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Power Grid Operators Warn of Potential Electricity Shortages Amid Transition to Clean Energy
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