The National Grid has launched its back-up emergency power plan amid concerns over supply. The body, which manages the network and distribution of electricity and gas that powers homes and businesses, has put two coal-fired power plants to be on stand-by.
The units, at the Drax power plant in Selby, Yorkshire, have been told to be ready to be used if necessary today by the electricity system operator (ESO) for Great Britain. It said the move was aimed at allowing people to continue to use their electricity as usual.
It posted on twitter: "We've issued a notification to warm two winter contingency coal units. This measure should give the public confidence in Monday’s energy supply.
