Power demand is accelerating from data center growth, electrification and population increases, while supply becomes more volatile and unpredictable due to extreme weather and variable renewable generation. The widening gap between demand and supply is driving more frequent outages and higher power prices, pressuring household and business budgets while threatening essential services. Bridging this gap requires significant investment on both supply and demand sides, creating opportunities to build a more resilient, affordable and sustainable energy system.
- Power demand is accelerating, driven by data center growth, electrification of transport and industry, and population increases.
- Power supply is becoming more volatile and less predictable due to extreme weather and a larger share of renewables like solar and wind, which generate electricity at variable rates.
- The widening gap between demand and supply is causing more frequent outages and higher power prices, putting pressure on household and business budgets and threatening the continuity of essential services.
- Bridging this gap will require significant investment on both the supply and demand sides, creating opportunities for private equity to help build a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy system
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