Use covered conductors, fault detection and selective power shutoffs
#00263
Reduce utility ignitions with insulated or covered equipment, fast fault isolation and narrowly targeted de-energization during exceptional fire weather.
Parent issue
#00239 Transport and energy infrastructure ignite wildfires
Sustainable Development Goals
Location
global
Description
Utilities harden high-risk circuits and detect faults quickly enough to interrupt hazardous current. Selective shutoffs are used only when modeled ignition risk exceeds the health and safety costs of outage.
The approach needs backup power for vulnerable customers and critical services, clear thresholds and post-event review.
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