IO NEWS
Leaders of government agencies, large corporations, and other organizations face numerous challenges in running their day-to-day operations. For them, energy – the lifeblood of many organizations – has historically been seen as reliable, and occasional power outages considered an inevitable cost of doing business. However, these same organizations are starting to view energy and the associated risks and opportunities in a new light as power outages continue to impact their organizations and as new energy innovations make it to market.
Recently, major weather events, such as hurricanes and wildfires, have exposed vulnerabilities in our aging energy system that have left millions without power for days or weeks, exacting a high cost in terms of lost productivity and quality of life. The continued aging of grid infrastructure in the U.S., compounded by a lack of investment in new systems, will only lead to greater downtime.
The grid challenges associated with wildfires, especially in California, are significant. To help prevent power lines from sparking wildfires in areas where fires frequently occur, some utilities have begun shutting down the grid during periods of high winds. This is called a public safety power shutoff.
These events are more likely to occur when conditions exist that might cause a power line to fall and spark. High winds (including Red Flag Warnings declared by the National Weather Service), low humidity, or the presence of dry vegetation can fuel fires. In addition, on-the-ground observations, fire threats to electric infrastructure and public safety risks all are considered when such events are called.
Outages create havoc. Occurrences of car accidents increase as drivers try to get around without traffic lights. The health and safety of people who need electrically-run medical equipment becomes jeopardized. Stores and homeowners lose frozen goods. Schools close. The environment suffers harm as households and businesses turn on fossil-fuel backup generators.
Instant On (IO) has brought the experience of microgrid integration to the distribution level of equipment and technologies. By securing white labels and exclusive contracts from manufacturers of resiliency related technologies, IO provides a one-stop shop for solar contractors and consumers to find the right solution for their residential, commercial and industrial needs. By taking the guesswork out of finding equipment that work together, communicate and optimize the overall system, IO gives those in the industry peace of mind knowing that the solutions have been vetted and tested to ensure proper functioning for the best results in maintaining power for their home or facility in times of emergency.
For more information, contact IO here: https://instanton.energy/contact-io