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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

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Second, conventional coal and nuclear plants are being retired for economic and policy reasons, removing stable sources from the grid. Clearly, balancing the supply and demand of goods is critical for a stable, normal, functional society. That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. unprecedented and deadly winter freeze.