Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-09-28 03:33Group 1 - Goldman Sachs warns that aging power grids in Western countries have become a "vulnerable link" in energy security due to increasing AI demand and geopolitical tensions, predicting copper prices will rise to $10,750 per ton by 2027 [1][4] - The average operational lifespan of power grids is nearing its end, with Europe at 50 years and North America at 40 years, while China is advancing its ultra-high voltage transmission network [1][2] - The report emphasizes the interdependence of the power grid, AI, and national defense, making investment in grid infrastructure a pressing national security priority [3][4] Group 2 - The rapid development of AI is intensifying pressure on already strained power grid systems, as data centers require significant electricity [3] - Goldman Sachs predicts that by the end of 2030, power grid and infrastructure upgrades will account for approximately 60% of global copper demand growth, equivalent to adding another U.S. consumption level to global demand [4] - The strategic importance of copper is increasing as it becomes essential for power grid construction, leading to its characterization as the "new oil" [4]