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11 Weirdest Things To Cause Power Cuts

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on 11 Weirdest Things To Cause Power Cuts
11 Weirdest Things To Cause Power Cuts
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Counting down some of the weirdest power cuts the world has ever seen.

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What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?
What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?
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As electric vehicles become the mode of transport of choice in coming years, what are the implications for our power supplies?

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Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis

Posted on March 31, 2020June 10, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Power Insights, Power News

What steps are Britain’s network operators taking to minimise the risk posed by the spread of coronavirus?

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What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?

Posted on March 6, 2020September 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
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Exploring the role inertia plays in our electricity system and whether the transition to zero-carbon generation could pose problems.

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“Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns

Posted on March 3, 2020June 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on “Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns
“Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns
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Report urges greater support for electricity network flexibility and demand side response to meet net zero target.

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Extreme Weather Events Likely To Push Power Grids To Limit, Scientists Warn

Posted on February 25, 2020March 31, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Extreme Weather Events Likely To Push Power Grids To Limit, Scientists Warn
Extreme Weather Events Likely To Push Power Grids To Limit, Scientists Warn
Power News

Scientists warn the effect of extreme weather on energy systems could increase the risk of major blackouts in the coming years.

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TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat

Posted on February 17, 2020April 24, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat
TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat
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New report from TÜV Rheinland warns of cybersecurity threats posed by the rising number of smart devices and weaknesses in real-time operating systems.

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Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People

Posted on February 11, 2020March 31, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People
Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People
Power News

Storm Ciara causes travel chaos and leaves large parts of England and Wales without electricity.

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Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive

Posted on February 6, 2020April 2, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive
Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive
Power Insights, Power News

Britain’s energy regulator unveils new blueprint to kickstart a green revolution and enable the decarbonisation of the nation’s energy system.

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National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network

Posted on February 3, 2020February 6, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network
National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network
Power Insights, Power News

New analysis from the National Audit Office shows electricity users in Britain experience fewer power cuts than most EU countries.

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