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Power plays: grid economics and engineering, with Travis Dauwalter

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

CHAPTER

The Balancing Act of Power Grids

This chapter explores the complexities of electricity grid management, emphasizing the need for instantaneous balance between power supply and demand. The discussion highlights the technology and strategies used to maintain frequency stability and prevent outages in the modern electrical system.

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