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‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row

Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave

The Guardian - UK

Government downplays energy grid blackout risk amid extreme heatwave

Whistleblowers claimed that Neso 'failed to meet the grid security standards put in place to prevent blackouts'

The Independent UK

Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk

Operator brings in independent legal firm to look into whistleblower allegations relating to June heatwave

The Guardian - UK

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UK Government 'poised to approve drilling of North Sea's Jackdaw gas field'

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband is poised to approve development of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea – but not the Rosebank oil field ...

The National (Scotland)

Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears

Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue

The Guardian - UK

Labour slammed as offshore wind snub shows 'mishandling' of Scottish energy jackpot

A Scottish Government funding package for the renewables sector could be at risk as Westminster plans to bypass grid upgrades near key offshore wind…

The National (Scotland)

Heat prompts early harvests and hosepipe bans as European record confirmed

The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.

Evening Standard

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UK’s power grid issues third warning this year – what to know

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The Independent UK

UK electricity grid issues rare warning as air conditioning use surges in heatwave

It is the third time the National Energy System Operator has issued a plea for more power generation this year

The Independent UK

Third summer heatwave prompts fresh plea for more power generation

Extreme heat puts pressure on the electricity system by making processes less efficient and because more people want to keep cool.

Evening Standard

Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday night

The Guardian - UK

What’s holding back Britain’s green revolution? – a visual story

Labour has approved a wave of renewable energy projects, but turning plans into power remains slow. Why is that?

The Guardian - UK

Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s

Energy system operator says £89bn needed to deliver clean power targets in 2030s while meeting rising demand

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain’s grid operator warns again over power supplies in heatwave

Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning

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Emergency callouts surge as NHS feels the heat from extreme temperatures

Schools have been forced to closed and some hospital machinery has failed in the heat.

Evening Standard

Britain’s grid operator makes fresh call for power as heatwave goes on

The National Energy System Operator said electricity supplies may be squeezed on Friday.

The Independent UK

New power supply warning issued as Brits switch on fans and air conditioning during heatwave

Neso paid about £11 million this week to make sure the amount of gas going into the grid met the amount being withdrawn by consumers

Evening Standard

Britain’s electricity grid operator cancels power warning amid heatwave

Neso had issued a so-called electricity margin notice for between 7pm and 10pm on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Electricity warning as 40C heatwave puts pressure on power supplies

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The Independent UK

Power supply warning issued as Brits crank up fans and air conditioning amid heatwave

Temperatures could hit 40C on Wednesday and Thursday in some parts of England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain’s grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight

Neso expected to pay millions to secure enough electricity to meet demand as households turn on fans and air conditioning

Evening Standard

Britain’s electricity grid operator issues system warning due to extreme heat

The National Energy System Operator has made a rare summer call out for more power

The Independent UK

Britain expected to avoid winter power shortages despite Iran war energy shock

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The Independent UK

Iran war could affect UK energy supply over winter months as warning issued over ‘tight days’

Gas prices for winter are more volatile than in recent years following the conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over ‘tight days’ during potential cold snaps this winter.

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