Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
This thread reminded me of what occurred yesterday in South Australia (one of Australia's states, with population 1.7 million). A freak storm blew 22 high-voltage pylons over, and suddenly the entire state of South Australia lost power! 
https://www.theguardian.com/austral...ia-blackout-explained-renewables-not-to-blame

https://www.theguardian.com/austral...ia-blackout-explained-renewables-not-to-blame