10. China Daily, “UHV Transmission Lines Strengthen China’s Grid,” September 2024. Overview of UHV buildout.
11. U.S. Department of Energy, “Hoover Dam Output Facts,” accessed 2025. One Hoover Dam produces ~2 GW; Chinese UHV lines carry 40+ GW.
12. McKinsey & Company, Global AI Infrastructure Needs , April 2025. $6.7 trillion data center estimate by 2030.