Technology Could Protect Power Grids from Blackouts
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how the shift toward solar energy reduces grid inertia, making power systems more vulnerable to faults. A possible solution lies in synchronous compensators—complex but promising devices that could help stabilize renewable-heavy grids and prevent blackouts globally.
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