
What are the main causes of national electricity grid failures?
2025-08-09The causes of national electricity grid failures are multifaceted, but often stem from a combination of factors. Natural disasters such as storms, ice, earthquakes, or wildfires can cause widespread damage to overhead transmission lines and substations. Equipment failure, particularly with older or poorly maintained infrastructure like transformers and transmission lines, is a frequent cause. Additionally, a significant imbalance between power generation and consumption—such as a sudden spike in demand during a heatwave or a drop in supply from a key power plant—can cause the system frequency to go out of its stable range, triggering a cascading collapse. Vandalism, cyberattacks, and poor maintenance culture are also critical contributing factors.
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