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  "textContent": "The transition toward renewable energy is redefining the operation of power systems worldwide. However, this shift brings a growing technical challenge: the loss of grid stability. Unlike conventional power plants, renewable sources such as solar and wind do not inherently provide inertia to the system, making power grids more vulnerable to rapid voltage and frequency fluctuations that can lead to blackouts.",
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