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US DoE report warns of 100-fold increase in power outages by 2030

Permitting the retirement of 104GW of firm generation by 2030 without timely replacement could cause problems.

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has released a report warning that blackouts could rise by a factor of 100 by 2030 if the US continues to close down reliable power sources without adding sufficient firm capacity.