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Kihr t1_itoaib0 wrote

Depending on season, you would probably be longer in the spring/summer as the load peak to trough is lower, but if it was summer you'd black out midday. Same in winter.

Source: former grid operator

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Waxingsharks t1_itqox6d wrote

That begs the question, in an apocalyptic even how hard would it be to restart or partially start the grid up again? Like if some survivors found the control room or whatever and wanted to restore power to their camp specifically should it fall in the grid, what obstacles would they have to overcome?

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Kihr t1_itrev4x wrote

It'd be incredibly difficult even if we had a nationwide blackout. There are 3 grids and they all have different issues.

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