Islanding FAQs
Yes, you should be able to use your electrical appliances as usual during islanding, as the process aims to provide a seamless and uninterrupted power supply.
The duration of islanding depends on the specific maintenance or upgrade work being carried out. It can last anywhere from a few hours to several days or even weeks, depending on the complexity of the project.
The primary purpose of islanding is to prevent power outages during essential network upgrades and maintenance. However, there's always a slight risk of unforeseen issues. In such cases, crews are on standby, ready to address any problems and restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Islanding is a technique applied during network upgrades and maintenance, while a microgrid is a smaller-scale, independent electricity network. A microgrid can function autonomously while disconnected from the main electricity grid and can be as small as a single building or as large as entire sections of a town.
Islanding involves meticulous planning and cooperation with generation partners like Synergy and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to ensure the highest level of safety and reliability throughout the process. Risks are actively managed with robust protocols and procedures in place.
During islanding, customers are slowly and safely switched to a generator, avoiding power interruptions. Most customers are unaware that they have been switched to an islanded network, ensuring a seamless experience.