"Urgent Upgrades Needed: Electricity Grids Must Support Clean Energy Transition"
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the urgent need to improve or expand global electricity grids to support the transition to clean energy. The report states that 80 million kilometers (50 million miles) of grids must be added or revamped by 2040 to meet the growing demand for clean energy and achieve climate change goals. The report identifies a backlog of clean energy projects awaiting connection to the grid, hindering the transition and jeopardizing the Paris Agreement target. The IEA suggests strengthening grid interconnections, supporting large-scale transmission projects, and embracing digitalization to ensure grids can adapt to future challenges. Immediate action and international collaboration are crucial to sustain clean energy growth and mitigate climate change risks.