Global Energy Crisis and the Risk of Blackout: Interdisciplinary Analysis and Perspectives on Energy Infrastructure and Security

Nicolae Daniel Fita (), Ilie Utu, Marius Daniel Marcu, Dragos Pasculescu, Ilieva Obretenova Mila, Florin Gabriel Popescu, Teodora Lazar, Adrian Mihai Schiopu, Florin Muresan-Grecu and Emanuel Alin Cruceru
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Nicolae Daniel Fita: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Ilie Utu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Marius Daniel Marcu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Dragos Pasculescu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Ilieva Obretenova Mila: Department of Electric Power Engineering and Automation, University of Mining and Geology, St. Ivan Rilski Sofia, 1700 Sofia, Bulgaria
Florin Gabriel Popescu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Teodora Lazar: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Adrian Mihai Schiopu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Florin Muresan-Grecu: Automation, Computer, Electrical and Power Department, University of Petrosani, 20 University Street, 332006 Petrosani, Romania
Emanuel Alin Cruceru: Industrial Engineering Doctoral School, University Politechnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei No. 313, Sector 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 16, 1-58

Abstract: The current global energy crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, it highlights the fragility of an old power system based on fossil fuels, geopolitical dependencies and often the precariousness and age of equipment and installations, affecting the economy, security and social stability on a national, regional and world scale. The risk of blackout thus becomes not only a technological threat, but a symbol of the need for a paradigm shift. The energy future must be sustainable, collaborative and adaptable—to guarantee not only the continuity of services with electricity, but also the stability of modern society. This paper provides an intrinsic interdisciplinary analysis on the causes, implications and possible solutions related to major imbalances in contemporary power systems, emphasizing the growing risk of blackout (large power outages). The main causes of crises are analyzed interdisciplinary, such as: insecurity in the functioning of the National Power System, terrorist attack on the National Power System, extreme weather condition, natural calamity, energy insecurity and political/military insecurity. The paper highlights the interdependence between energy infrastructure and energy security, as well as the vulnerability of power grids to cyberattacks, natural disasters and consumer pressures. In addition, socio-economic, technological and political issues are addressed, providing an integrated view of the phenomenon. Finally, national, regional and bilateral mitigation, limitation and restoration (resilience) procedures and measures are proposed in the event of an electricity crisis—blackout.

Keywords: energy crisis; blackout; energy infrastructure; energy security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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