MIT Framework Maps Grid Weak Spots Before Climate Disasters Hit
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Researchers at MIT have developed a new framework to map out geographical hotspots and pain points for our beleaguered electrical grids. As extreme weather events and soaring summer heat waves become more commonplace, and energy demands on the electric grid skyrocket thanks to data center hyperscalers, understanding the minutiae of climactic patterns as wel…
Why it matters: Touches supply, prices, and grid reliability.