GoKawiilUN climate talks spotlight aging power grids as barrier to renewables
At this week's UN climate talks, co-hosts Turkey and Australia are pushing for stronger commitments to cut fossil fuels, expand renewable energy, and modernize power grids. Officials say many existing grids cannot absorb the additional electricity generated by new solar and wind installations, limiting the pace of the clean energy transition. The UN has also launched an initiative to mobilize funding for grid upgrades in Africa and Southeast Asia.