#58: Blackout Preparation and Prevention

Blackouts, or unexpected electrical outages over large areas of a power network, are a major concern for electrical power utilities around the world. OMICRON application experts Friedrich Almer and Daniel Wiesner talk in this episode about how to reduce the risks and minimize the consequences of blackouts. They discuss the various causes for blackouts, and how power utilities not only plan and train for such events but also what they are doing in terms of prevention, such as the implementation of cybersecurity in their digital networks. Friedrich and Daniel also highlight the importance of power system diagnostic testing and monitoring to ensure that critical equipment is available to the power system when needed.