On a Thursday afternoon in June, a power pylon toppled over in a small rural area in Aotearoa New Zealand, cutting power to most of the Northland region. This happened after contractors removed too many nuts from the bolts securing the pylon during cleaning. The seemingly mundane act of removing these nuts led to catastrophic effects: the three unsecured legs of the pylon lifted, the tower toppled off its base, and the resulting electricity outage affected 100,000 properties. Electricity is distributed through a network, and this particular pylon was crucial to the network. The removal of the pylon had a massive impact on the transmission of power between communities. Networks are made up of nodes and links. Electricity networks are easy to imagine, with power stations and substations the nodes, and power lines the links that connect them. Not all networks are as visible as power grids. For example, we can think of people as nodes in social networks, and their interactions as links between them. Information, ideas and disease travel through these networks as power may flow through an electrical grid. In our latest post on the foundations of complex systems, Te Pūnaha Matatini Principal Investigators Kyle Higham and Emma Sharp and illustrator Hanna Breurkes explore how understanding how things spread on networks is vital for the world to thrive → https://bit.ly/3BBdduu
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Iceland's strong connectivity, with multiple transatlantic cables and renewable energy sources, makes it an ideal, eco-friendly data center location. Did you know that latency to New York and London is under 40 milliseconds, faster than many European countries? Three major subsea cables, Farice-1, DANICE, and Iceland-Scotland (IRIS), link Iceland to the rest of the world, and our strategic geographic location in Iceland ensures all our atNorth facilities benefit from this connectivity. Find out more in Roderick Beck’s posts below https://lnkd.in/eZtZbAKM #Connectivity #atNorth #SubseaCables #Connectivity #Iceland
Source subsea/ terrestrial network capacity. Also self-financed real estate development in Budapest/Tallinn. Passive House. Background: Sales at Hibernia Atlantic cable system, AT& Economist & Statistical Forecaster.
Where the data centres go, the subsea cables follow. Iceland is emerging as a data centre hub for computation and disaster recovery as opposed to serving customer requests. The country has abundant hydro and geothermal resources, and its cool climate (1.85 centigrade annual average temperature) is ideal for heat spewing data centres. Recently the PTT was divided into an independent wholesale infrastructure unit that sells network capacity on a non-discriminatory basis. The government also financed the very high capacity 132 Tbps IRIS cable that connects the country to Ireland, the UK, and Denmark. Living standards are some of the highest in the world with little corruption, high life expectancy, and a healthy democracy. Immigrants are welcomed. It is the only European country where the population is surging and the economy very strong. For more details on the data centre scene, click on https://lnkd.in/d3ZSW82X. I spent two weeks there in 2022 planting trees as part of a forest restoration effort. The Vikings cut down the island's trees. Total design subsea capacity is 182 Tbps for an island with 400,000 inhabitants up from 300,000 in 2010. Probably the highest per capita transmission rate in the world. The government has deployed an island wide fibre optic ring for redundancy and spaced the cable landings for physical diversity.
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Amidst record-breaking heat waves sweeping across much of the US, we had the pleasure of joining Worldwide Exchange to discuss the utility sector and how this severe weather will continue to support capex plans. Hear my insights: https://lnkd.in/evC2HJEX @Mizuho #ThisIsMizuho
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What is a blackout? ?? A blackout is a sudden, long-lasting power outage that can bring entire cities to a standstill. Without electricity, heat, internet, or communication, we face serious risks. https://lnkd.in/dGBRhH2c Are you prepared for this scenario? How to prepare? ??? ?? Invest in alternative energy sources ?? Stock up on water, food, and batteries ?? Secure your home with a private bunker to protect your family from unforeseen events Don’t wait for the crisis—prepare now! Visit https://lnkd.in/ded9F_z4 to explore our solutions!
Power blackouts in Europe: Analyses, key insights, and recommendations from empirical evidence
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Four days after Storm éowyn, over 50,000 homes in Northern Ireland are still without power - https://lnkd.in/efQrY2-7 As extreme weather events seem to become more frequent, the ability to detect and locate faults in our electricity grids has never been more crucial. This graph from the recent EPO report, 'Patents for Enhanced Electricity Grids', highlights the growing trend in international patent filings for remote fault detection and location technologies. The rise in innovation in this space underscores the urgency of addressing grid resilience in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention - and the demand for more reliable and adaptable grid solutions is driving this exciting wave of innovation. #energy #gridtechnology #innovation #patents #stormeowyn
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UNDRR once again validates the absolute need for isrc's disaster impact tool kit. we must have a tremendous amount of investment to adapt to what's happening already but especially what's coming. it's here it's ready it provides a scientifically valid right of return for investment in resilience. If you're interested in learning more please contact me and I will send you a package of information that thoroughly explains it's capabilities and uses. it's time--time to change the percentage of climate investment in adaptation that currently stands at 4%. That's simply not enough. International Sustainable Resilience Center, WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Our infrastructure isn’t ready for the future we face. From transport networks to health services and energy grids, #ExtremeHeat will have catastrophic impacts on global infrastructure systems if we don’t make them climate-resilient ?? ?? ?? https://ow.ly/qXwI50RmmBe
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?Microgrids are game-changers for resilience.?Let's continue our Clean Energy #MicroLearningScoll around grid resilience.?These localized, self-sustaining power systems can operate independently from the main grid, providing critical support for essential services during larger outages. Hospitals, schools, and emergency centers depend on uninterrupted power, especially in emergencies. Planning microgrids into community infrastructure ensures these sites remain functional, safeguarding public health and safety. Microgrids aren’t just backup—they’re essential for reliable, community-focused energy systems.
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This September we’re bringing our attention together to focus on how to work with electromagnetic frequencies, focusing our community conversation on themes covered in this course. I want to empower you with energy understandings and effective tools and techniques that you can use every day to clear the effects of EMFs and 5G from your energy field, and most importantly, to step away from feeling fearful and helpless. I have seen them unravel health in some people, and have absolutely no negative impact in others. The difference between who is affected by electromagnetic frequencies such as wifi or 5G is held in your energy fields’ ability to either deflect them or process them in balance and harmony. #featuredcourse #septemberpractice #dailyenergy #energyroutines #energypractice #screenbreak #grounding #productivityhacks
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When Bridging occurs, it is more likely to become a chronic issue. You can learn more about this topic by visiting www.bridgrid.com.
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?? Welcome August! ?? As we step into a new month, we’re excited about the dynamic activities happening at Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA). ?? Public Power Fact: Did you know that August is historically a peak month for energy consumption? With higher temperatures, the demand for electricity surges as communities rely on public power to stay cool and connected. ?? Recommendation: To manage this increased demand, consider setting your thermostat a few degrees higher, using fans to circulate air, and closing blinds during the hottest parts of the day. These small changes can help reduce energy consumption and ensure a reliable power supply for everyone. For more details and to stay updated on our events, visit neppa.org/events! . . . . . . . . #AugustEvents #NEPublicPower #EnergyConsumption #StayCool #CommunityPower #Electricity #EnergyAwareness #UtilityWorkers #SustainableEnergy #PowerGrid #EventPromotion #IndustryConference #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearnAndGrow
