Britain more reliant than ever on imported power to keep the lights on
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain more reliant than ever on imported power to keep the lights on

The Telegraph  

Britain will be more reliant than ever on imported power to keep the lights on this winter, the National Grid has disclosed. Other countries will supply most of the extra capacity needed to protect the UK from spells of cold and windless weather as the seasons turn according to a report from the company’s Electricity System Operator. The imminent closure of the giant Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station will also make this Britain’s first winter without any backup coal-fired generation. ESO’s winter outlook early view says that despite such risks the UK is very unlikely to face power blackouts or other serious shortages, but this is only because of its growing capacity to import power from other countries via subsea cables.

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Thousands of high-voltage electricity pylons to be installed across Britain
7 months ago

Thousands of high-voltage electricity pylons to be installed across Britain

The Telegraph  

National Grid is to install as many as 6,000 electricity pylons across the English countryside as part of plans to invest £31bn in the nation’s transmission networks. John Pettigrew, chief executive of National Grid, said the 1,000 miles of overhead lines connecting the pylons will prepare the UK for electricity demand which is expected to double over the next 25 …

British energy production plunges to record low
8 months, 4 weeks ago

British energy production plunges to record low

The Telegraph  

Ross Dornan, author of the report, warned that plummeting oil and gas output was directly linked to the Government’s decision to impose windfall taxes on offshore operators’ profits – prompting many to cut new investments. “Oil and gas investments have become a lot less profitable and competitive as commodity prices have fallen but not project costs and tax rates.” The …

National Grid to spend up to £19bn to ‘rewire’ Britain for net zero
1 year, 1 month ago

National Grid to spend up to £19bn to ‘rewire’ Britain for net zero

The Telegraph  

National Grid is to spend up to £19bn on new pylons and transmission systems across the countryside as it “rewires the nation” for the net zero era, the company has said. John Pettigrew, National Grid’s chief executive, said the money would be spent upgrading and expanding the UK’s creaking power transmission system to ensure it is ready for the surge …

The decade-long queue squeezing Britain's power supply
1 year, 10 months ago

The decade-long queue squeezing Britain's power supply

The Telegraph  

National Grid on Wednesday announced interim plans that it says will finally start to tackle connection delays in the short term, while it is working with regulators on a solution for the problem in the long run. Julian Leslie, head of networks and chief engineer of National Grid ESO, says: “We’re evolving our network to make it fit for the …

Could Britain face power cuts this winter? The impending crisis explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Britain face power cuts this winter? The impending crisis explained

Hindustan Times  

Britons could face rolling three-hour blackouts if gas imports fall short of demand this winter, National Grid warned on Thursday adding that this would be the “worst-case scenario”. As Britain relies heavily on gas for power stations and on electricity from Europe- which is facing an energy crisis amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country could face severe power cuts …

UK Gears Up For Blackouts In Winter For Emergency Energy Plans
2 years, 4 months ago

UK Gears Up For Blackouts In Winter For Emergency Energy Plans

The Quint  

The UK has been planning for organised blackouts for industry and even households which might last for several says due to the upcoming extreme winter combined with gas shortages, according to a report by Bloomberg. According to the UK government's "reasonable worst-case scenario" Britain might face a shortfall in its electricity capacity by about a sixth of the peak demand …

UK faces periods of ‘tight’ electricity supply this winter amid Russia war in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

UK faces periods of ‘tight’ electricity supply this winter amid Russia war in Ukraine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Electricity supplies could be “tight” during parts of the winter …

London narrowly avoided blackout as electricity prices surged last week
2 years, 4 months ago

London narrowly avoided blackout as electricity prices surged last week

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain paid the highest price on record for electricity in …

Government to ask Britons to ‘turn off lights and turn down thermostats’ over winter energy shortage fears
2 years, 5 months ago

Government to ask Britons to ‘turn off lights and turn down thermostats’ over winter energy shortage fears

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britons could be asked by the government to switch off …

Britain forced to beg Belgium for power to keep the lights on
2 years, 5 months ago

Britain forced to beg Belgium for power to keep the lights on

The Telegraph  

National Grid was forced to issue an emergency appeal to Belgium to keep Britain's lights on as the market was roiled by surging prices ahead of a looming winter crisis. The power network's electricity system operator issued an emergency instruction to operators of the Nemo cable running between Belgium and the UK to make sure supplies were sent to Britain …

Britain forced to fire up coal plant amid record power prices and winter squeeze
3 years, 3 months ago

Britain forced to fire up coal plant amid record power prices and winter squeeze

The Telegraph  

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