Global super grids do not necessarily favor deployment of solar power (PV Magazine)

source: Elsevier 

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New research from Sweden has shown that building global super grids across different continents could not necessarily result in increased investments in solar power. The scientists outlined the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) concept, which advocates the development of a global super grid covering 18 time zones covering the Americas, Europe, the MENA region, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania could facilitate the integration of solar energy and transmit clean energy globally at all times.

The researchers found that such a grid may reduce electricity system costs by 1.2% and 6.5%, with the average value reaching 3.8%. They also found that it may decrease investments in solar power, even with transmission grids spanning 18 time zones.