Blackouts are just one of the power problems that can affect our electricity supplies. We take a look at sags, surges, and a few of the other most common issues…
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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National Grid’s Summer Outlook explains the impact of coronavirus on the electricity network and the challenges posed by significantly lower demand for power than usual.
Read More “National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19” »
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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?
Read More “What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?” »
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What steps are Britain’s network operators taking to minimise the risk posed by the spread of coronavirus?
Read More “Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis” »
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Exploring the role inertia plays in our electricity system and whether the transition to zero-carbon generation could pose problems.
Read More “What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?” »
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Britain’s energy regulator unveils new blueprint to kickstart a green revolution and enable the decarbonisation of the nation’s energy system.
Read More “Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive” »
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New analysis from the National Audit Office shows electricity users in Britain experience fewer power cuts than most EU countries.
Read More “National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network” »
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California pre-emptively cuts power to millions of people to try and prevent the spread of devastating wildfires.
Read More “California’s Preventive Power Cuts To Stop Spread Of Wildfires” »
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Auckland loses power… again. We take a look at the history of blackouts that have plagued New Zealand’s largest city, including an infamous incident that took five weeks to resolve.
Read More “History Repeating – Auckland Struck By The Blackout Blues” »
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The UK’s power supply system is built with resilience in mind. But as society becomes ever more reliant on electricity, the threats to our power continuity grow too. Let’s take a look at what could cause a UK-wide blackout…
Read More “Power Supply Pressures – 5 Biggest Threats To Our Electricity” »