In collaboration with National Energy Action (NEA) and the University of Salford, Caitlin Robinson (SEN CO’I) and Ed Atkins (University of Bristol), discuss the role of DNO’s in supporting vulnerable end-users who are disproportionally affected in an energy crisis.
The recent Nature publication by SEN Research Associate, Laiz Souto analyses the occurrence of daily weather patterns and system failures in the UK to investigate the predictability of weather induced power outages.
High risk weather patterns and pattern transitions for all seasons were identified with winter weather patterns characterized by high wind speeds and high precipitation volumes.
Links between specific patterns and transitions can significantly improve the preparedness of the UK and broader European distribution network operators for adverse weather conditions.
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