U.K. grid issues another supply warning as heat tests network

🇬🇧 The Japan Times (GB) —

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The UK grid faces another supply warning amid extreme heat stressing the network, with increased cooling demand coinciding with low wind generation and reduced nuclear output. This highlights challenges in adapting to climate-induced energy extremes.

The alert underscores the new extremes the grid must adapt to: in this case, a surge in cooling demand coinciding with low wind generation and reduced nuclear output.

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