In order to meet global demand, power companies have to expand rapidly. But most of the worlds power grids are over 100 years old, and require a significant amount of maintenance/money to operate before considering the TENS of BILLIONS power companies are required to spend annually on solar and wind. This creates a situation where wealthy countries use all the power and money for themselves, leaving impoverished nations without the energy they need to continue developing. If the trend continues, access to energy will continue to dwindle, economic divides between nations will get worse, and the cost of electricity will continue to increase exponentially, leaving families across the globe with less opportunity (money) to create a better future for themselves.