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

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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
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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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What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?

Posted on March 6, 2020September 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
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Exploring the role inertia plays in our electricity system and whether the transition to zero-carbon generation could pose problems.

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