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 are the long-term solutions suggested to address the squeeze on electricity capacity?

What challenges does the National Grid face in predicting electricity demand during winter?