Increased Risk of Energy Blackouts

The National Grid is preparing for winter with tighter electricity supply margins than last year. Recent issues at power plants have reduced grid capacity, prompting emergency measures to increase it. Strategies include reviving old plants and incentivizing reduced energy use by businesses. Rising winter prices reflect the need for standby capacity to earn more in shorter periods. Long-term solutions involve building more plants or accepting higher costs. Despite good gas supplies, unpredictable weather remains a challenge.

What is the main challenge the National Grid is facing this winter?

• Excessive electricity supply

• Increased demand for electricity

• Over-reliance on renewable energy

• Lack of new power plants

What has caused the reduction in the grid's extra capacity?

• Fires, breakdowns, and accidents at power plants

• Increased consumer demand

• Natural disasters

• Government regulations

What emergency measure is being taken to increase the grid's capacity margin?

• Reviving mothballed plants

• Building new power plants

• Reducing consumer usage

• Importing electricity from abroad

How are winter electricity prices expected to change?

• They will fluctuate unpredictably

• They will decrease significantly

• They will remain stable

• They will increase

What is a long-term solution to the current capacity squeeze?

• Increasing renewable energy sources

• Building more power plants

• Reducing consumer demand

• Improving energy efficiency