A couple articles appeared that quoted data from my original LinkedIn post on the July 22, 2026 Northern Virginia data center load loss event. A 230kV transmission line operated in “data center alley” and around 3800 MW of data center … Continue reading →
On July 22, 2026, a fault on a 230 kV transmission line triggered the loss of roughly 3,800 MW of load, as data centers switched over to internal backup power. The result was one of the steepest frequency swings I’ve recorded: grid … Continue reading →
Power System Frequency data and discussion. This is a site dedicated to power system frequency and timing. The name is a play on words – I gather frequency data from the grid using the wall outlet in my home, and … Continue reading →