Great Britain faces electricity supply shortfall during solar eclipse
Summary
Great Britain expects a drop in solar power during a near-total solar eclipse, creating a shortage in electricity supply on Wednesday evening. The national energy operator is taking steps to make extra power available and is asking consumers to reduce electricity use during peak hours.Key Facts
- The solar eclipse will block up to 95% of the sun in parts of Great Britain.
- Solar power generation will drop by 300 to 1,100 megawatts during the eclipse.
- Electricity demand is already high due to a summer heatwave.
- The National Energy System Operator (Neso) initially predicted a shortfall over 1,700MW, later updated to about 1,200MW.
- Neso is using market tools to encourage extra electricity generation and to maintain supply.
- Electricity prices have risen sharply, reaching over £211.40 per megawatt-hour at 7pm.
- Octopus Energy, a major electricity supplier, asked customers to avoid using washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm.
- Octopus Energy is offering eligible customers one free hour of electricity on Sunday as an incentive to reduce usage during the eclipse.
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