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"Global electric ‘power highways’ could become a force for peace
One day there will be a global electricity network that links all countries of the world. It will take decades to complete but the first steps have already been taken and the principle is deemed workable.
A key benefit will be a reduction in the number of power stations that are needed globally. During night time, for example, any given country’s generators can be kept running efficiently by supplying the extra needs of other countries during their working hours further round the globe. It will also help balance the different types of power generation indigenous to different countries. Nuclear power stations can take several days to switch on or off, so they are best at providing continuous base-load electricity."
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