Enexis Error Caused Tilburg Power Outage
A power outage affected 18,000 customers in Tilburg, Netherlands. The outage was caused by a faulty meter. The problem was not an overloaded grid.
The outage began when a meter made an incorrect reading, reporting a large increase in electricity usage. Enexis, the electricity company, shut down a medium-voltage station as a precaution. Investigators are looking into why the meter malfunctioned. The incident impacted a significant area of Tilburg. Enexis plans to change its monitoring to avoid similar problems.
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Highlights
Outage Not Overload
The Tilburg power outage was not due to an overloaded electricity grid.
Faulty Meter Reported
A faulty meter incorrectly reported high electricity usage.
Enexis Equipment Malfunction
The outage was caused by a malfunction in Enexis measuring equipment.
Factory Settings Triggered Issue
A measuring instrument was accidentally set to factory settings.
Investigation and Improvements Planned
Enexis is investigating the issue and plans to improve monitoring.