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Sensor Stops Wildfires and Blackouts | Texas News
Texas researchers have invented a game-changing sensor that attaches directly to power lines, acting as a real-time early warning system to prevent blackouts and wildfires. Designed for rural co-ops struggling with outdated monitoring, the sensor detects threats like falling branches, high winds, or failing equipment before they cause outages. During testing, it identified 34 issues—34 times more than the old system. Beyond safety, it helps utilities manage surging demand from new data centers, and could soon integrate with control systems to stabilize the grid proactively. Listen in…
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