Britain's energy shortage explained
Experts have blamed the energy shortage on cold weather ramping up demand, lower than usual wind power, and uncertainty over whether the UK will be able to import power from Europe.
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Experts have blamed the energy shortage on cold weather ramping up demand, lower than usual wind power, and uncertainty over whether the UK will be able to import power from Europe.
The grid operator manages supply and demand around the clock.
The power operator activated its Demand Flexibility Service for the first time tonight, which rewards people for cutting power between 5pm and 6pm on one of the coldest days of the year
The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working.
The grid operator manages supply and demand around the clock.