引爆全球危机！美国停电时长暴涨80%，中国却早已布局47年

Group 1 - The average power outage duration for U.S. users is projected to increase by 80% in 2024, reaching approximately 662.6 minutes, or nearly 11 hours, compared to the previous year [3][6] - In Virginia and Texas, the outage durations have increased by 228% and 176% respectively, with Texas experiencing a more than 700% increase compared to a decade ago [3][6] - The average retail electricity price in the U.S. is expected to rise by 13% from 2022 to 2025, with typical household electricity costs increasing from $1,683 to $1,902 annually [6][8] Group 2 - Nearly 80 million Americans are now forced to choose between paying electricity bills and other essential expenses, making electricity costs the second-largest energy expenditure after vehicle fuel [8][11] - The aging U.S. power grid is a significant issue, with an average service life of about 40 years and 70% of transformers exceeding their 25-year design life [8][11] - AI is projected to consume nearly 11.7% of U.S. electricity by 2030, up from 4% in 2023, with significant energy demands from data centers [11][13] Group 3 - The U.S. is facing challenges in power generation, with a rapid exit from coal, aging nuclear plants, and insufficient growth in renewable energy sources [13][21] - By 2030, the U.S. is expected to retire 94 GW of power generation capacity, while only adding 260 GW of new sources, leading to a dangerous gap in supply [13][21] - In contrast, China's power generation capacity has surged to 3.35 billion kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 58-fold increase since 1978 [21][26] Group 4 - China has implemented a systematic approach to power generation and distribution, including the "East Data West Computing" initiative, which directs data centers to energy-rich western regions [23][31] - The average electricity price in China is approximately $0.08 per kilowatt-hour, significantly lower than the U.S. average of $0.13 [26][31] - China's renewable energy capacity is projected to exceed 1.4 billion kilowatts by the end of 2024, with significant investments in wind and solar power [21][33] Group 5 - The differences in the energy landscape between the U.S. and China stem from varying development models and institutional designs, with the U.S. lacking a unified national energy strategy [26][31] - China's centralized planning allows for large-scale projects like ultra-high voltage transmission lines, while the U.S. struggles with fragmented state policies [31][35] - The U.S. faces inefficiencies in its power system due to outdated regulatory frameworks, while China has maintained continuous investment in modernizing its grid [35][41]