Europe's congested grid creates years-long wait for affordable clean energy
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Summary
This article discusses the challenges Europeans face in accessing affordable clean energy due to a congested electricity grid. The process of connecting to clean energy sources has become an "absolute obstacle course," with wait times stretching to years. The piece highlights infrastructure bottlenecks as a major barrier to Europe's clean energy transition.
Key quotes
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