A Run Down on Power Infrastructure and How to Find Projects
Chris Gibson
What Are the Main Types of Power Infrastructure?
Power infrastructure encompasses the systems and facilities that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. The need for power is growing fast: data centers alone are projected to demand 35 GW of electricity by 2030, an increase from 17 GW in 2022, growing roughly 10% per year. The primary types include:
- Generation facilities: Power plants using fossil fuels, nuclear energy, hydroelectric dams, wind farms, and solar arrays
- Transmission systems: High-voltage lines and substations that move electricity over long distances
- Distribution networks: Lower-voltage lines and transformers that deliver power to homes and businesses
- Storage systems: Batteries and pumped hydro storage that balance supply and demand
- Control centers: Digital and physical systems that monitor and manage grid operations
Each component plays a vital role in ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable energy delivery.
