UTILITIES
those that are beyond are planned for .
Also important is the fact that as everything gets more interconnected , the risk increases .
“ The vulnerability of the power supply industry , the industrial and commercial companies and the public and private sector is high due to the interconnectedness and dependency of all areas on Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ), navigational systems and other electronic devices .”
Utilities need to have a strategy in pla a blackout while it dispatches crews t
‘ For major blackouts , the first thing to manage is the risk and be proactive when it comes to preventing them ’
Know There is No Perfect Solution As Allianz points out , many utilities are turning to renewable energy to help better manage blackouts , though this isn ’ t always going to work out . As Allianz notes , renewable energy still has its drawbacks when it comes to managing blackouts . “ A downside of renewable energy particularly , wind and solar technologies , is the volatile supply of power ,” the company writes . “ Not only may a scarcity of electricity result in a power blackout , but an oversupply can also lead to grid instabilities as they alter the frequency within the network .” So , while renewables may be part of
10 February 2015