美媒开嘲：中国电网建设为其AI提供重要助力，而英国电网60年都没升级了

Group 1 - The global AI competition is intensifying, leading countries to seek new energy sources like wind, nuclear, and solar power, but outdated grid infrastructure is becoming a bottleneck for electricity distribution [1] - Global electricity production investment has surged nearly 70% over the past decade, reaching $1 trillion annually, while annual grid construction spending has only increased to $400 billion [1] - In the UK, the aging grid infrastructure distorts the energy market, with significant costs incurred from not utilizing available renewable energy sources [5] Group 2 - The UK is launching a massive grid construction plan, investing approximately $40 billion over the next five years to upgrade its grid, which is expected to increase household electricity costs [2] - Average household electricity expenditure in the UK was nearly $1,500 last year, more than double that of 2008, while the average American household spends about $1,700 [2] - The UK's outdated grid has led to a backlog in connecting new renewable energy projects, with approval processes taking 5 to 10 years, significantly longer than in the past [5][6] Group 3 - The UK's transition to renewable energy has resulted in wind power becoming the largest source of electricity, contributing to one-third of the total generation, but the grid's capacity is insufficient to meet demand [6] - The construction of new transmission lines can take up to 10 years, primarily due to community consultations and obtaining various approvals, which the National Grid aims to reduce by half [7] - In contrast, China is rapidly expanding its power generation capacity, with projections indicating a $560 billion investment in grid projects by 2030, significantly outpacing other regions [9]