Could Britain face power cuts this winter? The impending crisis explained
2 years, 5 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 in the winter. Owing to this the company said that there could be pre-planned power cuts across UK in three-hour slots so that priority can be given to power plants. Although the company said that the outages are “unlikely” but if cold weather coincided with reduced electricity imports, the power cuts would be necessitated.

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Will Britain suffer a power outage? Freezing weather brought UK ‘within a whisker’ of blackout
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Britain suffer a power outage? Freezing weather brought UK ‘within a whisker’ of blackout

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. Great Britain’s National Energy System Operator had asked power plant owners to generate extra …

Britain more reliant than ever on imported power to keep the lights on
9 months, 3 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 …

UK hospitals may be strained amid Covid spike but won't have electricity: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

UK hospitals may be strained amid Covid spike but won't have electricity: Report

Hindustan Times  

Britain's health body National Health Service has told hospitals to prepare for power outages due to fuel shortage, a report said. The health body warned hospitals across Britain of power outages asking them to detail their preparedness for electricity failures over the coming months, Sky News reported quoting a leaked email by the health body. Adverse weather may contribute to …

National Grid boss warns of blackouts during ‘deepest, darkest’ winter evenings
2 years, 5 months ago

National Grid boss warns of blackouts during ‘deepest, darkest’ winter evenings

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 The head of the National Grid has warned British households …

Britain could face rolling three-hour blackouts this winter if imports stall
2 years, 5 months ago

Britain could face rolling three-hour blackouts this winter if imports stall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked if she could guarantee there would be no …

Households face three-hour blackouts as winter electricity shortage looms
2 years, 5 months ago

Households face three-hour blackouts as winter electricity shortage looms

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. Shortages of gas, which generated 40 per cent of UK electricity last year, could …

UK Gears Up For Blackouts In Winter For Emergency Energy Plans
2 years, 7 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 ‘could face four day blackouts and gas cuts’ under ‘worst case scenario’ energy plan
2 years, 7 months ago

UK ‘could face four day blackouts and gas cuts’ under ‘worst case scenario’ energy plan

The Independent  

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Britain forced to beg Belgium for power to keep the lights on
2 years, 8 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 …

Power cut hits parts of London as internet and traffic lights go down
3 years ago

Power cut hits parts of London as internet and traffic lights go down

The Independent  

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UK hit with power cuts and travel disruption ahead of incoming Storm Eunice
3 years, 1 month ago

UK hit with power cuts and travel disruption ahead of incoming Storm Eunice

The Independent  

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Britain risks energy blackouts for industry if harsh winter strikes
3 years, 6 months ago

Britain risks energy blackouts for industry if harsh winter strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The business secretary emphasised the UK’s ability to produce …

EU hints at a Brexit 'energy blockade' - but power blackouts are a hollow threat
4 years, 4 months ago

EU hints at a Brexit 'energy blockade' - but power blackouts are a hollow threat

The Telegraph  

The EU has threatened to cut off “top-up access” to European electricity and gas pipelines in the case of a no-deal Brexit, raising the risk of supply squeeze during peak winter demand and potentially a halt to flows in an extreme scenario. There is now an overt linkage between full fishing access to UK waters and the continuation of normal …

Three firms to pay £10.5m over August power cuts
5 years, 2 months ago

Three firms to pay £10.5m over August power cuts

Daily Mail  

Three companies will pay out £10.5 million over power cuts which paralysed the UK as they left more than one million customers without power, it has been revealed today. Pictured, Old Compton Street in Soho, central London, in darkness following a power cut Thousands were stranded as the Victoria Line through central London was closed People walking through Clapham Junction …

UK power cut: Energy watchdog Ofgem demands answers after major outage causes travel chaos
5 years, 7 months ago

UK power cut: Energy watchdog Ofgem demands answers after major outage causes travel chaos

The Independent  

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UK power cuts: Almost a million customers left without electricity as massive National Grid failure causes travel chaos
5 years, 7 months ago

UK power cuts: Almost a million customers left without electricity as massive National Grid failure causes travel chaos

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A power cut across swathes of England and Wales left almost a million people without electricity …

UK power cuts live updates: Major outages across country hits trains, ports and traffic lights, follow the latest
5 years, 7 months ago

UK power cuts live updates: Major outages across country hits trains, ports and traffic lights, follow the latest

The Independent  

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A power cut at Christmas showed up the nonsense of our energy policy
11 years, 3 months ago

A power cut at Christmas showed up the nonsense of our energy policy

The Independent  

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