Analysis and Proposed Remedies for Power System Blackouts around the Globe †

Abstract

Stable operation of power systems contributes towards the economic growth of developed and developing countries around the globe. Blackouts due to technical faults put the whole power system in danger. In this paper, a comprehensive analysis of power system blackouts, their root causes, and potential impacts on the economy of developed and developing countries around the globe is presented, along with possible approaches to avoid and resolve power system blackouts. The paper also proposes ways to avoid cascaded events in case of power system failure at a single point resulting in cascaded events and a complete blackout.