POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago
Building a Storm-Ready Grid: Why Operations Matter as Much as Infrastructure
Key Takeaway
Grid resilience against extreme weather demands a holistic approach, integrating robust operational strategies with physical infrastructure hardening.
AI Summary
- •Extreme weather events are driving a critical need for grid resilience strategies that extend beyond physical infrastructure hardening.
- •Operational readiness and flexible grid management are now recognized as equally important as physical infrastructure improvements for maintaining power during severe weather.
- •Developers and large power consumers should evaluate grid reliability and project viability considering both physical infrastructure and the operational capabilities of the grid operator to manage extreme conditions.
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Article Content
Extreme weather is making one thing clear—hardening of the power grid alone is not enough to solve the problem of keeping the lights on. The post Building a Storm-Ready Grid: Why Operations Matter as Much as Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine .