Mystery solved: Coordinated power drops have been haunting power grid worldwide, but a team of researchers in Germany found the culprit.
Coordinated disturbances haunt grids worldwide. Here’s how researchers solved the mystery.
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Researchers identified global electrical frequency drops caused by hydropower turbine resonance, posing risks to grid stability.
- Mysterious frequency drops occurred every 60 seconds on global power grids.
- Resonance from hydropower turbines was found to cause ultra-low frequency oscillations.
- Such oscillations can damage equipment and lead to blackouts if not managed.
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