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Jun 3, 2025 - How to Fix Renewable Energy`s Hidden Infrastructure Problem



Renewable energy has created a hidden infrastructure challenge. While solar and wind power now make up a larger share of the electricity supply, the power grid wasn`t designed to handle them.

WSJ asked a power grid engineer to break down the mechanics of renewable energy to explain three ways to make the grid more resilient to disruptions.
Chapters:
0:00 Renewable energy`s hidden problem
0:35 Why the power grid needs inertia
2:01 Solution #1: grid-forming inverter
3:55 Solution #2: synchronous condenser
4:51 Solution #3: battery energy storage systems
5:53 The power grid`s future