Low Wind Generation Prompts Another Power Margin Warning in UK

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The UK National Energy System Operator issued an Electricity Margin Notice after low wind generation contributed to a forecast power-margin shortfall of about 1.88 GW during the peak period. NESO described the notice as precautionary and said electricity supplies remained secure.

For the second time in two weeks, the UK’s National Energy System Operator on Tuesday warned that Britain faces a reduced system margin, with a system margin shortfall of about 1.88 gigawatts (GW) later today.  NESO has issued an Electricity Margin Notice for the afternoon and evening’s peak period between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Tuesday.  “This is a routine and precautionary operational tool, there is no risk to customer electricity supplies and Great Britain’s electricity system remains secure,” the operator…