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Challenges for Electric Grid Development

The consensus on decarbonising electricity supply is clear across the globe, with the only differences being the pace of achievement. The need for reaching a Net Zero Emission scenario for the electric sector as soon as possible is crucial, since it serves as an engine to reduce other sector’s emissions through progressive electrification. The electric grid development will play an important role to achieve the goal of a free-carbon economy in a few decades. However, there are challenges to face.

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Global Connections

Global Connections Section includes invited articles and interviews along with CIGRE articles to broaden global power system expertise. Invited authors and interviews approved by the Electra Editorial Board may express opinions solely their own.

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