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As surging threats teeter electrical power grids, scientists offer insights to make them more resilient
Power grids — the web of electrical networks that sprawl across countries and continents — are under stress. Extreme weather events and volatile energy demands often push the system to the brink. Although these high-impact events can be very damaging, often overlooked is the impact of minor disruptions that trigger a domino effect throughout the system, according to a study analyzing European power blackouts. The findings showed that recovering power within 13 hours can reduce up to 52% of the power loss stemming from cascading events.
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