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Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By Chris Owens 4 Comments on Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch
Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch
Power Insights

Everything you need to know about ‘Black Start’, the process for rebooting the entire UK power grid following a complete shutdown.

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Biggest Blackouts In History: South Australia 2016

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Biggest Blackouts In History: South Australia 2016
Biggest Blackouts In History: South Australia 2016
Power News

A “once in 50 years” storm causes a complete grid failure in South Australia leaving 1.7 million residents without electricity.

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Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage
Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage
Power News

Network failure at Europe’s biggest thermal power plant causes problems for the electricity system in Poland.

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National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22
National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22
Power News

Digitalisation is the top priority to transition to a cleaner energy system, according to National Grid ESO’s latest Innovation Strategy.

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South Africa Left In The Dark Over Ongoing Rolling Blackouts

Posted on December 13, 2019January 21, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on South Africa Left In The Dark Over Ongoing Rolling Blackouts
South Africa Left In The Dark Over Ongoing Rolling Blackouts
Power Insights, Power News

South Africa energy crisis worsens as emergency load shedding cuts power to more than a third of the population.

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