Handy links to every article the Blackout report has published about the 9 August 2019 blackout.
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Tag: frequency response
Power News
Low electricity demand is likely to remain the biggest challenge for Britain’s network, according to National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2022.
Read More “Summer Outlook 2022 Forecasts Safe And Secure Supplies” »
Power Insights, Power News
Electricity demand in Britain will continue to be low over the coming months, according to National Grid’s Summer Outlook 2021.
Read More “National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2021 – COVID-19 Still A Challenge” »
Power News
National Grid ESO introduces new Dynamic Containment mechanism to help keep network frequency balanced.
Read More “National Grid Launches Dynamic Containment Frequency Balancing Scheme” »
Power Insights, Power News
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” »
Power Insights, Power News
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” »
Power Insights
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?” »
Power News
10-point action plan included in the E3C final report into 9 August blackout emphasises need to improve UK’s power resilience.
Read More “9 August Blackout – E3C Final Report & Future Recommendations” »
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.
Read More “What Is The Low Frequency Demand Disconnection (LFDD) Scheme?” »
Power News
A major investigation into the 9 August blackout questions whether National Grid’s contingency plans for such a significant loss of power are “fit for purpose”.