A massive winter storm is heading towards Texas, and the state is preparing for a significant power challenge. The U. S. Energy Department has declared a power emergency, signaling that the state's electric grid is about to face a tough situation. The storm is expected to bring ice, snow, and extre
A massive winter storm is currently sweeping across the US. It stretches from the southern Rocky Mountains all the way to New England. This storm is causing serious problems for power grids and travel. The storm is creating a lot of trouble for people trying to get around. It's one of the worst tra
Puerto Rico faced a major blackout, leaving 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. This was the second big outage since New Year’s Eve, when 90% of the island lost power. The latest blackout started at 12:38 p. m. on Wednesday, when key power plants shut down due to
Power grids are super important for keeping the lights on. They need regular check-ups to stay safe and reliable. Insulators are key parts of these grids, protecting the high-voltage wires from the elements. But, inspecting them can be tricky. Drones are often used for this job, but bad weather and
Winter is closing in, and Texas is once again in the hot seat. Back in 2021, the state froze over and faced a massive power outage. Now, Texans are hoping for a better result this time around. To prevent another crisis, the state is boosting its wind and solar power while modernizing its old power g
Imagine Texas experiences another harsh winter storm like the ones in 2021 and 2022. The chance of power outages could be around 50% in a bad storm, and nearly 80% in a really severe one. That's according to a recent report from ERCOT, the state's power grid operator. They called it a "worst-case sc
Ever wondered how the tiny bits of dirt on electrical contacts can make a big difference in how efficiently we use energy? Let's dive into a fascinating study that used mathematical modeling and simulations to figure this out. These electrical contacts carry super high currents, like 3000 A, in many
Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is exp
Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of p
Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads
