Energy Digital Magazine February 2024 | Page 15

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STABILITY AND RELIABILITY AS ELECTRIFICATION INCREASES ?

ยป We can upgrade existing equipment so it lasts longer , uses less energy and prevents breakdowns . We can also harden the grid to make it more reliable and less vulnerable to extreme weather , for example by putting key infrastructure underground . In the US alone , extreme weather caused hundreds of power outages in 2023 . Utilities are moving cabling underground to harden the grid and turning toward robust MV switchgear solutions that can operate in challenging conditions like three metres of flood water .

Digital tools also offer huge potential in turning data into deep insights into operations , customer behaviour and energy consumption patterns . Decision-makers can make evidencebased choices to maximise energy efficiency , minimise waste and reduce environmental impact . Adding to this , cloud and grid edge technology can protect uptime . This technology can predict potential outages before they occur , as well as detect and
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