Power Grid Insights Archives - Generator Source https://generatorsource.com/category/power-grid-insights/ Powering Industries for Over 50 Years<br>Generator Source is a trusted leader in power generation. Established as Diesel Service & Supply in January of 1981, Generator Source has grown from a small 1,250 square foot one-man business to a 14-acre industrial complex. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:21:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://generatorsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-gs-lightning-gear-32x32.png Power Grid Insights Archives - Generator Source https://generatorsource.com/category/power-grid-insights/ 32 32 The Iberian Blackout: A Wake-Up Call For Businesses Reliant On Grid Reliance https://generatorsource.com/backup-power/the-iberian-blackout-a-wake-up-call-for-businesses-reliant-on-grid-reliance/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:59:47 +0000 https://generatorsource.com/?p=420163 On April 28th, 2025, a significant power outage plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness, causing widespread disruption. While the immediate cause has been attributed to a confluence of technical factors rather than a cyberattack, this incident serves as a critical reminder for businesses everywhere: your operations are only as resilient as the power… Read More »The Iberian Blackout: A Wake-Up Call For Businesses Reliant On Grid Reliance

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]]> U.S. Power Grid – Status and Updates https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/u-s-power-grid-status-and-updates/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:32:20 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3625 The U.S. electric transmission grid, one of the largest and most complex infrastructures in the world, is under increasing strain due to growing demand. From 1970 to 2000, electricity consumption doubled, and it’s forecasted that demand will increase by 40% in the next three decades. To meet this demand, the grid will need an additional… Read More »U.S. Power Grid – Status and Updates

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]]> Power Grid Reliability State Rankings in 2024: A Snapshot https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/where-does-you-state-rank-in-grid-reliability/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:27:54 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3619 The reliability of power grids across the United States is a key topic in 2024 as demand for electricity continues to rise with population growth and technological dependencies, like electric cars. Here’s a quick look at how states are faring in terms of power grid reliability, based on the number of minutes the average customer… Read More »Power Grid Reliability State Rankings in 2024: A Snapshot

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]]> Top 10 Industries That Would Be Affected Most by a Power Outage https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/industry_power_outages/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:11:50 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3609 A power outage can disrupt industries in significant ways, resulting in loss of productivity, material, and revenue. The severity of impact depends on the industry and the critical nature of its operations. Here’s an overview of industries that would suffer the most from a power failure: Economic Impact of Power OutagesPower outages, surges, and spikes… Read More »Top 10 Industries That Would Be Affected Most by a Power Outage

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]]> How Does Your State Rank In Power Grid Reliability? https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/how-does-your-state-rank-in-power-grid-reliability/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:08:07 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3606 Ranking High Is Great, But Truth Be Told– All States Have Power Issues Energy Demands Are Growing And Power Outages Are Becoming More Common. How Are You Going To Protect Your Livelihood? How reliable is power in your home state? These days that’s a scary question. The answer might shock you! Demand for power is… Read More »How Does Your State Rank In Power Grid Reliability?

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]]> Hurricane Makes Landfall https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/causes_of_power_failures/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:03:38 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3601 Electrical power has become indispensable to modern life in just two centuries. Our work, leisure, healthcare, economy, and daily activities rely on a constant supply of electricity. Even brief power outages can lead to chaos, financial losses, and potentially life-threatening situations. Our cities depend on electricity. Without power from the grid, everyday systems like hospitals,… Read More »Hurricane Makes Landfall

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]]> Canadian Power Generation and Electrical Infrastructure https://generatorsource.com/power-grid-insights/canadian-power-grid-electrical-infrastruture/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:59:23 +0000 https://generatorsource.us/?p=3596 Overview of the Canadian Power Grid The Canadian power grid consists of three primary systems: the Western grid, the Eastern grid, and the Quebec grid (including Atlantic Canada). These grids are structured in a north-south configuration to facilitate electricity exports to the United States. Canada’s provinces are responsible for generating their own electricity, with each… Read More »Canadian Power Generation and Electrical Infrastructure

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