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Wind and solar energy projects risk overwhelming America’s antiquated electrical grids

An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.
Renewable energy handicapped by grid

Renewable energy is great—but the grid can slow it down

Many solar and wind projects face a problem: getting the energy from where it’s made to where it’s needed.
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