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Re:In Defense of Electricity Markets by guappa on Thursday October 12, 2023 @02:59AM (#37854257)
> I can't remember the last time the grid failed.

In Italy, multiple days in July, in some areas.

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Re:In Defense of Electricity Markets by Faaak on Thursday October 12, 2023 @03:03AM (#37854283)
You're mixing up "the grid" (TSO) with your local delivery (DSO). The first one didn't fail recently. The second one depends on your distribution operator and is not on the market.
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