Why Grids Need Better Fault Tracking Tools

The US grid network is over-stressed. Changes in climate increasing severe weather events, the aging of the system, and the need to incorporate innovative technologies that it was not designed for, such as DERs, means that there are many challenges to be faced. The frequency and duration of power outages in the United States is increasing. Between 2011 and 2021, for example, there were 64%..
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