Challenges of Power Outages

A significant issue in transitioning to renewable energy is the frequent power outages experienced by households, with one in four facing an outage each year. These outages can occur due to various factors, including severe weather events like hurricanes, which can lead to extensive damage to power lines and infrastructure. The costs associated with investigating these outages are substantial, often exceeding $1,500 just for the initial investigation, not including repairs. Moreover, line workers face dangers when they must search for problems, risking electrocution or injury in challenging environments, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to improve grid reliability.