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Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

‘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 · Jul 22

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) · Jul 12

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 · Jul 9

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 4