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European Power Grid Narrowly Misses Widespread Blackout As Frequency Drops Suddenly

European Power Grid Narrowly Misses Widespread Blackout As Frequency Drops Suddenly

Last Friday, January 8, 2021, Europe narrowly escaped a blackout, says power grid expert A European power grid disturbance occurred at around 2 p.m. according to the Austrian Power Grid (APG). The normal frequency for Europe is 50 Hz and on Friday afternoon it dropped sharply to 49.75 Hz. “A larger supply area must have […]

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