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February 28th, 2008
Wind Power

Power grid narrowly averted rolling blackouts

This is why wind power can’t be your only source of electricity. It must be supplemented with other sources.

Star-Telegram.com: | 02/28/2008 | Power grid narrowly averted rolling blackouts

Operators of the state power grid scrambled Tuesday night to keep the lights on after a sudden drop in West Texas wind threatened to cause rolling blackouts, officials confirmed Wednesday.

At about 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, grid operators ordered a shutoff of power to so-called interruptible customers, which are industrial electric users who have agreed previously to forgo power in times of crisis. The move ensured continued stability of the grid after power dropped unexpectedly.

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