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James Mollard, Researcher, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh

Hot and cold climate extremes push UK’s energy system to its limits, new report reveals

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The arrival of cooler weather following a summer of heatwaves, is a timely reminder that the UK electricity system must be resilient to the effects of temperature extremes at both ends of the thermometer.

The Royal Meteorological Society has released a new report that highlights how recent weather conditions have influenced electricity generation, demand and the infrastructure that connects them.

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