Keep getting very short power cuts
Keep getting very short power cuts
Power is restored after a suspected arson sees a blackout in Cannes on the final day of the film festival.
A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, threatening to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony.
Police said they have opened an investigation into possible arson.
Just got electricity back after over 4 hours of electricity cuts in south of #France
Even our cell phone and mobile internet were also affected, something I had never experienced before.
Our local bakeries were completely empty and people were panicking at the stores who only accepted cash!
We hear ambulances and police cars with sirens passing since noon.
It was a fire at a transmission station in the VAR region last night and Cannes was without electricty between 2-3AM this morning.
#Antibes #Cannes #PowerCut
https://maldita.es/malditobulo/20250507/blackout-foreign-disinformation/
This is scarily fascinating. Disinformation distribution started within 30 minutes of the outage and most of the "reported reasons" for the outage seem to have been completely fabricated.
Spain and Portugal power cut: how public and official responses have prevented this energy emergency from becoming a crisis.
Robust systems, decisive moves by the authorities and responsible reactions from the public were all responsible for averting catastrophe.
Power is restored in Spain after a massive blackout leaves millions stranded.
Power returned to Spain early Tuesday after a major blackout disrupted flights, metros, and communications across Spain and Portugal.
Authorities said over 99% of energy demand was restored, but the cause of the outage remains unclear.
A major power outage in Spain and Portugal disrupts transport and communication.
Spain and Portugal were hit by a major power outage on Monday knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines.
The Portuguese Cabinet convened an emergency meeting at the prime minister’s residence, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Red Eléctrica to follow efforts at restoring power to the grid.
At 10am today there was a Gloucester-wide power cut that lasted several minutes. At 2pm, I received an email from The National Grid entitled "Are you power cut prepared?"
Coincidence? I think not!
Smol #LTE #antenna on top of a feeder pillar in an #electricity #substation - this is linked to a #modem / #router and #SCADA / #PLC equipment that monitors the status and power usage on the low voltage (230/400V) network - it works well enough (and has battery backup) so when there was a #powercut I didn't even need to call 105 - UK Power Networks already knew the area was off supply! #infrastructure #Suffolk
Ooh transformer fire just off the new road near the Carclaze. For those of you in St Austell who just had a short power cut.
Me, I just had a demo of how Powerwall can’t handle brown-out seamlessly. Out with the mini-UPS for the essential hardware.
We’ve been without power for more than 51 hrs. We’re now looking at power being restored by midnight on the 28th. We are managing with the wood burning stove and candles.
People have been lovely. Had lunch with a friend… super food, a refreshing dog walk and great discussions.
We can do this - going for the long haul. Work tomorrow and a chance to charge the car. #StormEowyn #PowerCut #scotland
We’re ok after #StormEowyn but have no power and no phone signal. So we can’t be contacted. It doesn’t look like our power supply will be a quick fix as the pole is blocking the road to our neighbours’ farm. In Cupar to get supplies. On the plus I won the scrabble. No apologies for the expletive on a triple word score - gave us a much needed laugh! #StormEowyn #PowerCut
Yet another #PowerCut thanks to #StormEowyn
Expected to be off for 24 hours.
Just emerged from an 18 hour #StormDarragh #powercut.
Not as long as some folks but a pain nonetheless.
Our little suitcase 2.5kWh generator helped a lot: freezer; small electric heater (enough for one room); router; lights; and TV.
Had to juggle heater and freezer a bit.
What happens with #heatpumps in the depth of #winter when there's a #powercut?
If it's out for more than an hour or two how long does an #insulated #house hold that type of #heating? (If you're in an old #building without #cavities to insulate your position will be precarious).
https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2024/09/14/power-cut-affects-hundreds-of-homes
https://www.islandecho.co.uk/1200-properties-hit-by-power-cut-in-the-south-wight-3/
https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2024/02/01/power-cuts-reported-across-the-isles
#electricity #coldweather #cold #freezing #snow #weather #power #Highlands #Shetland #Orkney #health #WesternIsles
September is preparedness Month.
Strong winds or storms can cause problems with power outages.
Just in case, here are some top tips for what to do in a #powercut from our partners @energynetworks
https://bit.ly/3DQHow4
#30days30waysUK #WeatherReady
https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1830629254125527469
02/09 16:30
Oh, and Severn Trent have joined the party! #cityfibre #powercut