power cuts
UK Power Networks has launched an open-source power cut software, enhancing EV charging confidence by providing real time outage updates via charging apps
Storm Isha, while generating 54% of UK electricity at 12:30 pm today, has simultaneously led to widespread power cuts, impacting thousands of households in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Cumbria
Power outages have been reported across the UK in the aftermath of Storm Ciaran, affecting numerous regions and prompting extensive efforts to restore electricity
Nearly 180 workers at Drax Power Station in Yorkshire take strike action – their union alleged the UK could face power cuts later this month
“A loss of frequency caused a major breakdown,” the Energy Ministry said
Vulnerable customers have been encouraged to check whether they are entitled to benefits from the Priority Services Register before winter comes
This compares to France’s 103 days and Germany’s 89 days
Officials hope the measures will help the country cut its energy consumption by 10% in the next two years
The trial aims to help to reduce peak demand on the grid amid concerns over power cuts