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Power blackout in Germany?

A warm welcome, dear friends of protection, control and electrical engineering. What actually happens during a power blackout and is that even possible in Germany? Marc Elsberg showed us a terribly realistic scenario in his book Blackout. A large-scale and prolonged power blackout would have relevant consequences for our society. Let’s look at the definition, the probability and, most importantly, the actual impact of a power blackout.

Topics:

  • What is a power blackout
  • Blackout probability Germany
  • What happens during a power blackout in Germany
  • Summary
  • Conclusion

Read this article from the Electrical Engineering Academy in full and click here