Thirty five degree days make blackouts more likely, but new power stations won't help

Thirty five degree days make blackouts more likely, but new power stations won't help

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https://phys.org/news/2019-01-degree-days-blackouts-power-stations.html

What causes outages on hot days?

Hot weather puts more stress on all parts of the power system. Wires sag and short, fuses blow, transformers overheat, and fires and storms damage power lines. And demand spikes when people get home from work and turn on the air-conditioner.

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