2023-08-07 18:07:23
THE billionaireswith their vast experience and access to a wealth of information, have often made predictions regarding the future that have been validated by time. Bill Gatesfor example, had anticipated the pandemic of Covid-19 long before it happens. Elon Musk, known as much for his feats in technology as his bold predictions, recently made a prediction that might have serious consequences for our near future. During a conference on energy, Elon Musk, emblematic figure of Tesla et SpaceXsounded the alarm regarding a possible global power shortage.
From what he said, we might be without electricity within two years if we don’t rapidly increase the capacity of our power plants. For Musk, the huge energy demands of AI tools, coupled with the explosion in popularity of electric vehicles, are likely to put a strain on our electrical systems. It’s fascinating to see how the adoption of new technologies, however beneficial, can present unsuspected challenges.
A global risk for both transport and economies
A lack of electricity would have devastating consequences on a global scale. Our growing reliance on technology makes every power outage potentially crippling. From food production and medical services to communications and international trade, a prolonged shortage might trigger a cascade of destabilizing events. In an interconnected world, the absence of electricity would not be limited to a simple localized inconvenience, but would pose a major systemic risk, threatening the economic, social and health balance on a planetary scale.
If Elon Musk’s prediction comes true, energy needs might triple by now 2045, at least in the United States. Although some institutions, such as PG&Eestimate this growth at an increase of 70% over two decades, Musk’s warning is not to be taken lightly. In Europe, concerns are just as present. With a rapid increase in energy demand, in particular due to the transition to electric vehicles and the adoption of heat pumps, electricity consumption might significantly exceed initial forecasts.
In the face of these forecasts, one thing is clear: we must take proactive measures to ensure that our energy infrastructure is up to the task of future demands. Ignoring the red flags of visionaries like Musk might cost us dearly, both economically and ecologically.
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