Smart grids have been in the headlines for over a decade. Today we’ve finally reached an impasse: our existing energy infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose. It is crumbling under the weight of more frequent extreme weather conditions, demand fluctuations, and momentous changes to baseloads (i.e. the minimum electrical current necessary to power constantly running components), historically supported by fossil fuels.
A few short months ago, Storm Eunice wreaked havoc on the UK energy system, leaving many households, hospitals, and businesses grappling with severe power outages. An analysis of international power outages found that some 350 million people were subjected to significant power cuts in 2021 due to extreme weather – 4% of the world’s population. Events such as…
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