Reduced chance of winter power blackouts despite loss of coal back-up - grid operator
- National Grid reports a lower risk of electricity blackouts this winter compared to last, with the chances of blackouts almost back to pre-energy crisis levels.
- The main change this year is a significant increase in overall capacity, resulting in a 7.4% capacity margin this winter.
- Last winter, 3,300 megawatt hours were saved across 22 events, enough to power nearly 10 million homes, highlighting the successful management of electricity supply.
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National Grid says blackouts less likely this winter
Higher gas storage levels in Europe help leave Great Britain in stronger position, says operatorEnergy mix: how is electricity generated in Great Britain?The risk of blackouts in Great Britain will be lower this winter thanks to higher gas storage levels in Europe and more nuclear power imported from France, the company responsible for keeping the lights on has said.National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO) said Britain was in a stronger…
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