Could a solar storm cause a catastrophic collapse of our power grid? We look back to the Carrington Event of 1859 to assess the likelihood.
Read More “The Carrington Event And Space Weather – Could It Happen Again Today?” »
Category: Power Insights
Power Insights are where we take an in-depth look at some of the key issues facing power grids both here in the UK and throughout the world.
We’ll assess energy policy and break down all the key news from the power industry.
We’ll also look back at some of the biggest blackouts in history to learn valuable lessons from the past.
Keep up to date with breaking blackout news and updates about essential electrical issues with Power News.
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Handy links to every article the Blackout report has published about the 9 August 2019 blackout.
Read More “9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know” »
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National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2023 with a warning that “a once in a lifetime opportunity will pass us by” unless more radical steps are taken.
Read More “Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target” »
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Everything you need to know about ‘Black Start’, the process for rebooting the entire UK power grid following a complete shutdown.
Read More “Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch” »
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What plans are in place to prevent incidents that have the potential to cause significant disruption across the country? And how do we evaluate the risks society faces on a daily basis?
Read More “Is The UK Prepared For A Widescale Power Cut? Rating The Risk” »
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How would you cope in a world without power? Let’s explore the catastrophic consequences a nationwide blackout could cause.
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The start of 1974 saw much of UK industry operate under a Three Day Week restricting their electricity use.
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It’s never happened before and it’s unlikely to ever happen. But are the odds of the UK’s electricity network experiencing a complete shutdown?
Read More “What Are The Odds? 9 Things Less Likely To Happen Than A Nationwide Power Cut” »
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National Grid ESO publishes its latest roadmap for Britain’s electricity system, Future Energy Scenarios 2022.
Read More “Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?” »
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St Jude Storm winds touching nearly 100 mph bring death and destruction to south-east England leaving up to 850,000 homes without electricity in October 2013.