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The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy | Jason Huang

The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy | Jason Huang

TED Tech · TED Tech

March 21, 202516m 43s

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Show Notes

Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world's electricity? Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global power grid by replacing the wires in existing transmission lines with new, advanced conductors, helping us affordably meet rising energy demands while unlocking a cleaner, more climate-resilient future. After the talk, Sherell talks about efforts to improve grid modernization and meet rising energy demands.

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