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These Drones Could Help Keep Your Lights On

2024/11/12
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One in four U.S. households experiences a power outage each year. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on technology they hope will help fix electric grids: drones. They're betting that 2-ft. large drones connected to "smart" electric grids are a cost-effective step to a more electrified future.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave). *Have an idea for a future episode? We'd love to know — email us at [email protected])!*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)