a16z Podcast
Fraying Wires: The Decentralization of the Electric Grid
The electric grid needs an update. In this explainer...
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Feb 15 2024 42m
Chapter 1 2 mins
IntroductionChapter 2 2 mins
The Need for Grid ModernizationChapter 3 2 mins
Understanding the Grid's Operation and ChallengesChapter 4 1 min
The Complexity of Grid ManagementChapter 5 3 mins
Increasing Outages and VolatilityChapter 6 6 mins
The Role of New TechnologiesChapter 7 1 min
The Potential and Limitations of Renewable Energy SourcesChapter 8 5 mins
Energy Storage SolutionsChapter 9 4 mins
The Future of Natural Gas and Nuclear PowerChapter 10 2 mins
The Impact of Policy on the GridChapter 11 2 mins
The Concept of a Smart GridChapter 12 2 mins
Decentralization of the GridChapter 13 5 mins
The Role of the Free Market in Grid Reliability