Earth Sciences

Identification of weather patterns and transitions likely to cause power outages in the United Kingdom

L. Souto, R. Neal, et al.

This insightful research by Laiz Souto and colleagues examines the relationship between daily weather patterns and power system failures in the UK. With nearly 70,000 outages analyzed between 2010-2019, it reveals how high-risk weather patterns could enhance our preparedness for adverse conditions.

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the occurrence of 30 pre-defined daily weather patterns and nearly 70,000 power system failures in the UK (2010-2019) to investigate the predictability of weather-induced outages. High-risk weather patterns and transitions are identified for all seasons. Winter patterns with high wind speeds and precipitation are linked to wind, gale, and lightning outages; patterns with moderate to high snowfall are linked to snow and ice outages. The reliable forecastability of these patterns can significantly improve preparedness for adverse weather.

Publisher

Communications Earth & Environment

Published On

Jan 23, 2024

Authors

Laiz Souto, Robert Neal, James O. Pope, Paula L. M. Gonzalez, Jonathan Wilkinson, Philip C. Taylor

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