Beyond hardening: Rethinking storm resilience on the power grid
Clarion Energy Content Directors | Source: Renewable Energy World | Posted 10/02/2025
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season winds down, the official tally stands at eight named storms, three hurricanes, and two that reached major-hurricane strength. While the numbers fell short of early forecasts, the real story is how unpredictable the season has been—a reflection of the broader volatility that climate change brings. Each storm repeats a familiar cycle: power is knocked out by wind and flooding, utilities rush to restore service, and damaged infrastructure is rebuilt much as it was before. It’s a pattern that underscores why the industry must rethink resilience at the grid edge.
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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has highlighted the unpredictability of storms, emphasizing the need for a rethinking of resilience in the power grid. Despite significant investments in storm hardening, such as replacing wooden poles with steel and undergrounding lines, utilities often remain reactive rather than proactive. The aging U.S. distribution grid, designed for different conditions, struggles under the increasing demands of climate change, leading to frequent and prolonged outages. In 2022, customers experienced an average of 5.6 hours without power, indicating a brittle system that requires modernization.
Utilities like Florida Power & Light (FPL) and Green Mountain Power (GMP) are leading the way by integrating smarter operations with durable infrastructure. FPL's investments in automation and real-time monitoring allowed for quick power restoration during Hurricane Ian, while GMP focuses on customer-sited solutions like home batteries to enhance grid flexibility. The article advocates for a shift from traditional hardening to operational flexibility, utilizing technologies that enable dynamic voltage regulation and automated load balancing. This proactive approach not only improves resilience but also optimizes existing assets, paving the way for a more intelligent and responsive power grid.
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