Extreme weather events all over the country are putting utilities to the test. Just this past month, we've seen headlines like "Historic Heatwaves Stress Power Grids Across the South," "Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages in the Midwest," and "Wildfires in the West Disrupt Energy Infrastructure." ⛈️ In a recent conversation with Mishal Thadani, CEO and Co-founder of Rhizome, we delved into how utilities are tackling these challenges. Rhizome's AI-powered platform helps electric utilities identify vulnerabilities from climate threats, quantify risks, and measure the economic and social benefits of grid-enhancing investments. ⚡️ Mish shared insights with Cody on balancing preventive investments to avoid disaster-related outages with strategies to rapidly recover after incidents. How do you think utilities can best prepare for and respond to these extreme weather events? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💡
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New blog post on the heatwave. Portland could reach low 100s Sun-Tue. Redding hit 117 today and could hit 119-120 tomorrow (all-time record is 118). Palm Springs hit 124 today, breaking their all-time record of 123. Also, have a significant discussion on planning the future power grid to be more resilient to severe weather events. Much of this involves inputting higher-quality weather data into capacity expansion models and is a research area of mine at Iowa State. Different parts of the country have different weather hazards (in Iowa, it is extreme wind due to derechos), but in the Western U.S., it's often capacity shortages during high demand/low wind events (like heat waves).
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Imagine this 🌩️ A sudden storm rolls through, causing unexpected power outages across your entire grid, scrambling to restore power while ensuring the safety of your crew in hazardous conditions. This scenario, unfortunately, is a harsh reality for many large national energy providers. Unforecasted weather events can break hell on your operations, leading to: 1️⃣ Increased Downtime: Power outages translate to lost revenue and frustrated customers. 2️⃣ Reduced Efficiency: Reactive maintenance due to weather events disrupts planned schedules and increases costs. 3️⃣ Safety Concerns: Harsh weather conditions put your crews at risk during repairs. Why is this happening? Traditional weather forecasting often lacks the GRANUALITY and REAL-TIME UPDATES needed to proactively manage energy infrastructure in the face of ever-changing weather patterns. Here's how WeatherXM can help: 1️⃣ Actionable Insights: Get hyper-local, real-time weather data and forecasts specific to your infrastructure's location. 2️⃣ Proactive Planning: Anticipate weather events and optimize your operations, minimizing downtime and ensuring crew safety. 3️⃣ Data-Driven Decisions: Use weather data to streamline maintenance schedules and resource allocation. Our goal with WeatherXM is to empower you to achieve: ⚡ Improved Operational Efficiency ⚡ Reduced Weather-Related Downtime ⚡ Enhanced Safety Standards for your Crews Ready to take control and make the weather your friend, not your enemy? Let's chat! DM me to learn how WeatherXM can transform your approach to weather and elevate your energy operations.
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Doubt the power of microgrids to help communities navigate changing weather patterns? Here's a great article worth reading from governing.com https://lnkd.in/dbMwjD3R
A California County Returns to Power, Thanks to Its Microgrid
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𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? If the answer is no, then grid-tied microgrids may be the answer. As severe weather events become more frequent, the #resilience and #reliability of our power grids are put to the test. This is especially true for rural America, where the impact is felt most acutely. Read our latest blog to learn more about how microgrids can bolster your energy mix to ensure a more resilient supply in the face of extreme weather events. Link in comments 👇 #RuralEnergy #Resilience #SustainableSolutions
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Doubt the power of microgrids to help communities navigate changing weather patterns? Here's a great article worth reading from governing.com https://lnkd.in/dr4sRnB5
A California County Returns to Power, Thanks to Its Microgrid
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🌬 The United Kingdom is in the middle of two quite big storms- Isha and Joselyn- bring strong winds and power failures affecting millions of people. High-risk weather patterns related to power system failures can be forecast reliably with valuable lead time, clear links between specific patterns and transitions can significantly improve the preparedness of the United Kingdom and broader European distribution network operators for adverse weather conditions. #windstorm #poweroutage #Storms #weatherforecast #unitedkingdom #weatherpatterns 🔗 Check out the timely study here:
Identification of weather patterns and transitions likely to cause power outages in the United Kingdom - Communications Earth & Environment
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GE Vernova Grid Software can help utilities to reduce by 18% the network outages. Extreme events like storms and wildfires can cause widespread power outages, with consequences for customers, environment and company reputation too. Unfortunately, the number of these events is only rising as climate change worsens. Explore how to protect your network against #disruption in our GridOS® Disruption eBook. For example, Disruption Readiness analyzes historical weather and outage data to accurately forecast the impact of weather on the network and enable preparations. Learn more in the Disruption eBook (no registration needed!): https://lnkd.in/eC3JCbuE #Disruption #SevereWeather #ExtremeEvents #GridOrchestration #GridOS
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A stress test for executives and policymakers: how a solar storm can cost trillions of dollars In 2016, the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies modelled a hypothetical catastrophe. Based on historical evidence, the Helios Solar Storm Scenario explores the potential economic impact of extreme space weather. It proposes 3 variants of electrical damage severity caused by such events. 🟡 S1 suggests that a massive geomagnetic storm would cause an initial grid collapse. The grid, however, would be restarted afterwards. 🟠 S2 assumes greater damage but similar restoration times and is uncertain about the extent of damage to power grid components. 🔴 X1 has damage levels similar to S2 but with longer restoration periods. So, what are their estimates? ▪️ A severe solar storm could damage or destroy extra-high voltage transformers in the US, leading to power outages affecting 90 million citizens, about 26% of the population. ▪️ Direct losses from suspended economic activity could reach $30 billion in severely affected states like Illinois and New York. ▪️ Globally, supply chain disruptions are estimated to be as high as: 🟡 $470 billion in S1 (0.7% of global GDP) 🟠 $1.5 trillion in S2 (2.2%) 🔴 $2.7 trillion in X1 (3.9%) The economic impact of these scenarios will necessitate major policy interventions such as interest rate and price adjustments. The sectors expected to suffer the greatest impact include manufacturing, finance, utilities, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, agriculture, retail, and consumer services. The scenario is to help decision-makers assess risk exposure and resilience. Would you like to learn how to protect your assets against a solar storm like that? Leave your questions in the comments so I can study them for my next posts. #spaceweather #riskmitigation #spacetech #innovation #space #solarstorm
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Due to extreme weather becoming the norm, utilities are adapting by requesting equipment that can operate up to 122F, surpassing the industry standard of 104F. It's crucial to stay ahead of the curve in these changing times. SEL tests for 185F, highlighting the necessity for increased resilience in the face of escalating temperatures. Stay informed and prepared for the evolving demands of the industry. Keep this in mind as you navigate the shifting landscape of utility requirements. Read more about this topic in the insightful article shared: [Link to the article](https://lnkd.in/gAs88fWT) #Utilities #ClimateChange #IndustryStandards
The Rush to Shore Up the Power Grid Against Hurricanes, Heat and Hail
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As August begins, the high temperatures continue. Last month saw record-breaking heatwaves across much of the United States and Europe. How resilient is your critical infrastructure? https://hubs.la/Q02Jk0810 #datasecurity #dataprivacy #dataresilience #summer #heatwave
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