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Warning signs from blackouts can’t be ignored

As dependence grows on renewables, the importance of a backup becomes even more important.

John Carnegie
Sun, 05 Sep 2021

New Zealand’s energy shortage isn’t new, but it suddenly became real for thousands of homes caught in power blackouts last month. It’s also a warning for the future that can’t be ignored.

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John Carnegie
Sun, 05 Sep 2021
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