The UK’s electricity ‘supergrid’ was built in the 1950s – designed for a different era that was reliant on fossil fuels. Here we explore why in an increasingly connected and electrified world, it need ...

The U.S. power grid is under strain. Aging infrastructure, rising demand and extreme weather are testing reliability.

More EVs and a growing demand for power will require upgrades to the grid, although coming technologies may end up lowering electric bills for everyone. Large-scale ...

New research led by Colorado State University highlights a critical need for system-level thinking and innovation in shaping ...

One of the nicest comments people have made about the electrical grid was … nothing. The grid works best when it fades into the background. That low-profile status has changed in recent years as fires ...

A modern, efficient power grid is crucial for national security and the economy, but the challenges are greater than ever. Researchers are working to make energy infrastructure fit for the future. On ...

In eastern DRC, a hydropower mini-grid shows how access to electricity happens through public-private partnerships and ...