A QUESTION OF GRID STABILITY

摘要

National weather trends indicate that the rate and intensity of strong storms are on an upward climb. These weather patterns are resulting in more rainfall, heavier snow, and higher winds - all of which greatly increase the frequency and lengths of power outages. Our aging infrastructure also contributes to a high percentage of power interruptions. Over 40% of outages are caused by operational failures, equipment malfunctions, circuit overloads, vehicle accidents, fuel supply deficiencies, and load shedding, the DOE notes. The grid's ability to recover from these power disruptions remains in jeopardy, particularly as the duration of blackouts continues to climb.