Resilient Power Infrastructure: Atmospheric Ice Accretion Emergency Events Management Strategies

Abstract As extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change, power distribution systems in Arctic and cold regions face heightened risks from atmospheric icing, leading to outages, infrastructure damage, and operational challenges. This paper presents a novel Atmospheric Ice Accretion Emergency Event (AIAEE) Management Sequential Roadmap tailored for enhancing the resilience of power systems in cold environments, with an emphasis on the Norwegian Distribution System (NDS). The roadmap integrates crisis management and resilience assessment to ensure immediate responsiveness and long-term adaptability. It categorizes anti-icing and de-icing techniques into active and passive methods, prioritizing them based on performance indicators like reliability, cost, and usability. Leveraging real-time monitoring, predictive modeling, and agent-based simulations, the roadmap provides a systematic approach to resource allocation, risk analysis, and adaptive management. Case studies from the Norwegian power grid highlight the roadmap’s application, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing icing impacts while aligning with sustainability goals. This research offers actionable insights and advanced methodologies for mitigating atmospheric icing risks, ensuring reliable energy infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development in Arctic and cold regions. The proposed roadmap serves as a strategic tool for building resilient power systems capable of addressing current and future climate-related challenges.