SA Power Networks With Some Straight Shooting Advice – You’ve Asked – We’ve Answered.
We’ve seen some chatter suggesting today’s power outages are due to solar and wind energy. Let’s clear the air!
It’s not where our power comes from that’s causing outages – whether it’s from the sun, wind, or fossil fuels. It’s what’s happening outside our windows that matters. Think fallen trees on power lines or lightning zapping the network – your power will go out whatever the source!
During bushfire risk conditions, like we have today, equipment is set to immediately disconnect supply in response to a fault to minimise a potential fire start. In normal conditions or even storm conditions these settings are less sensitive and less likely to result in power outages.
The bottom-line is don’t blame renewables for the flickering lights. Blame the weather. Knowing how to be prepared can help reduce the effects on you, your family, home and business.
- Anyone relying on powered medical equipment, must ensure you have a back-up plan in place
- Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured
- Have a battery-powered radio and monitor your local ABC radio station to keep up with the latest weather conditions and emergency warnings
- Stock up on batteries for torches, radios and other equipment
- Keep mobile phones and other devices charged, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X so that we can keep you updated
For more advice: sapowernetworks.co/storm-preparedness
Many thanks to the Eudunda South Australian Country Fire Service for spotting this one.
The above is a straight copy from the SA Power Networks Facebook post.
