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9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 By Chris Owens No Comments on 9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know
9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know
Power Insights

Handy links to every article the Blackout report has published about the 9 August 2019 blackout.

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Cable Failure Causes London Power Cut

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on Cable Failure Causes London Power Cut
Cable Failure Causes London Power Cut
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Thousands of homes across London were left without electricity following a fault on an underground cable.

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St Jude Storm Blows Power Grid Off Course

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on St Jude Storm Blows Power Grid Off Course
St Jude Storm Blows Power Grid Off Course
Power Insights, Power News

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.

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Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record

Posted on June 10, 2020October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Power Insights, Power News

Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?

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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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“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
Power News

Report urges greater support for electricity network flexibility and demand side response to meet net zero target.

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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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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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9 August Blackout – E3C Final Report & Future Recommendations

Posted on January 14, 2020July 22, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on 9 August Blackout – E3C Final Report & Future Recommendations
9 August Blackout – E3C Final Report & Future Recommendations
Power News

10-point action plan included in the E3C final report into 9 August blackout emphasises need to improve UK’s power resilience.

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What Is The Low Frequency Demand Disconnection (LFDD) Scheme?

Posted on October 10, 2019April 28, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on What Is The Low Frequency Demand Disconnection (LFDD) Scheme?
What Is The Low Frequency Demand Disconnection (LFDD) Scheme?
Power Insights

We take a look at the crucial automatic defence mechanism designed to save the electricity system from complete collapse and examine its effectiveness in the aftermath of the 9 August blackout.

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